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Homeroom at 6:55 a.m.? See the shocking times some N.J. high school students need to be in class.
Homeroom at 6:55 a.m.? See the shocking times some N.J. high school students need to be in class.
Don't hit snooze! Here are the start times for every New Jersey high school.
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Fight breaks out on Jersey Shore boardwalk when off-duty cops intervene in domestic dispute
Atlantic County
Fight breaks out on Jersey Shore boardwalk when off-duty cops intervene in domestic dispute
Video shows the confrontation that started when an off-duty officer running a 5K race allegedly saw a man assaulting a woman.
Eric Conklin
This N.J. town had 2 record-breaking home sales in just 3 weeks
This N.J. town had 2 record-breaking home sales in just 3 weeks
The homes sold for $7 million and $7.36 million.
Allison Pries
Is Jersey City still Jersey or just expensive? A deep dive into N.J.’s ‘6th borough’ (yuck)
Entertainment
Is Jersey City still Jersey or just expensive? A deep dive into N.J.’s ‘6th borough’ (yuck)
Jersey City is one of the hottest cities in New Jersey. But is it still Jersey?
Jeremy Schneider
    For Rutgers and Greg Schiano, the next step is abundantly clear: Beat somebody | Politi
    For Rutgers and Greg Schiano, the next step is abundantly clear: Beat somebody | Politi
    Rutgers can change the trajectory of this program with a timely upset.
    Steve Politi
    The Jersey Blitz, S2, Ep. 1: Complete 2025 season preview, plus Week 0’s best games
    High School Sports
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    Brian Deakyne
    Amazon has Nike’s Court Vision Low sneakers on sale even cheaper than Nike does
    Shopping Tips and Deals
    Amazon has Nike’s Court Vision Low sneakers on sale even cheaper than Nike does
    Looking for a deal on Nikes? You can find a big one on Amazon on the Court Vision Low Next Nature sneakers that save you $15 off. Grab yourself a new ...
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    New poll reveals massive shift in Trump’s approval rating
    Politics
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    Lauren Sforza
    Joe Rogan absolutely shuts down Trump’s signature claim
    Politics
    Joe Rogan absolutely shuts down Trump’s signature claim
    Rachel Cohen

    News

    Lowe’s is planning to buy huge company for $8.8B
    Business
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    Katherine Rodriguez
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      Politics
      Trump melts down over ‘sick rumor’ about popular late night TV host
      Lauren Sforza
      Politics
      America’s largest charitable foundation silently slashes Democratic support: report
      Rachel Cohen
      Motorcyclist killed in collision with SUV on N.J. road
      Cumberland County
      Motorcyclist killed in collision with SUV on N.J. road
      Matt Gray
      Politics
      MAGA pounces after Trump rips Republican strategist ‘unable to utter’ his name
      Rachel Cohen
      Essex County
      5 injured when NJ Transit bus strikes pedestrian, authorities say 
      Anthony G. Attrino
      Trump threatens top Democratic donor in haunting social media post
      Politics
      Trump threatens top Democratic donor in haunting social media post
      Lauren Sforza
      Cape May County
      Jersey Shore restaurant announces sale, last day on Labor Day weekend
      N.J. News Report
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      Larry Higgs
      Democrat trolls Trump’s ‘comical’ memory after claim falls apart (on camera)
      Politics
      Democrat trolls Trump’s ‘comical’ memory after claim falls apart (on camera)
      Rachel Cohen
      Union County
      Man killed, several injured when a car goes into a N.J. Planet Fitness, officials say
      Chris Sheldon
      Politics
      Trump cracks bizarre joke about what could ‘end’ his political career
      Rachel Cohen
      Jersey Shore beach bar has tried to be a better neighbor by closing early. Neighbors say it's still blaring loud music.
      Atlantic County
      Jersey Shore beach bar has tried to be a better neighbor by closing early. Neighbors say it's still blaring loud music.
      Eric Conklin
      Ocean County
      This major supermarket chain was selling meat in N.J. with wrong expiration dates
      Rebecca Heath
      Politics
      Ex-Trump adviser breaks silence after FBI raid with blistering critique
      Rachel Cohen
      Scam warning: N.J. says customers are being targeted over $100 electric bill credit
      News
      Scam warning: N.J. says customers are being targeted over $100 electric bill credit
      Eric Conklin
      Politics
      New Gallup poll shows 3-point swing in Trump’s approval rating
      Lauren Sforza

      Sports

      Rutgers’ season opener could feature this unique moment that sums up modern college football
      Rutgers’ season opener could feature this unique moment that sums up modern college football
      Thursday night's season opener between Rutgers and Ohio could feature a moment that sums up modern college sports.
      Brian Fonseca
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        Giants
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        Chris Franklin
        Yankees were stunned by this ‘crazy’ play: ‘Does that even count?’
        Max Goodman
        Mets manager is growing tired of reliever’s struggles: ‘People got to do their job’
        Mets
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        Manuel Gómez
        Pro & College Sports
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        Joey Chandler
        Jets
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        Andy Vasquez
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        Pro & College Sports
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        Cayden Steele
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        Adam Zagoria
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        Max Goodman
        After ESPN takeover, longtime NFL voice worries: They ‘might not need me, right?’
        Pro & College Sports
        After ESPN takeover, longtime NFL voice worries: They ‘might not need me, right?’
        Adam Zagoria
        Pro & College Sports
        Ex-NFL QB gets sentenced to jail time
        Bridget Hyland
        Mets
        Mets manager delivers blunt message to struggling star pitcher: ‘Performance matters’
        Manuel Gómez
        Travis Kelce’s dad spills details of son’s engagement to Taylor Swift
        Pro & College Sports
        Travis Kelce’s dad spills details of son’s engagement to Taylor Swift
        Bridget Hyland
        Here’s where Devils rank in NHL pipeline rankings
        Ryan Novozinsky
        Rutgers-Ohio picks, prediction: Will Scarlet Knights start 2025 with comfortable win?
        Brian Fonseca and Patrick Lanni
        N.J. football preview, 2025: A look at the SFC Freedom White Division
        N.J. football preview, 2025: A look at the SFC Freedom White Division
        Mike Kinney
        Eagles
        Eagles should look for defensive help after NFL roster cuts: Who could they target?
        Cayden Steele

        Life

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        Entertainment
        Paramount+ abruptly cancels series despite season 2 renewal
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        Sara Donnellan
          Popular metal band loses 2 members over low pay, ‘threatening and abusive’ atmosphere, they say
          Entertainment
          Popular metal band loses 2 members over low pay, ‘threatening and abusive’ atmosphere, they say
          Murjani Rawls
          Entertainment
          ‘Yellowstone’ spinoff adds 7 cast members, including 3 alums from original show
          Sara Donnellan
          Target’s exclusive GE Profile nugget ice maker is $120 off – and it’ll arrive before Labor Day Weekend
          Shopping Tips and Deals
          Target’s exclusive GE Profile nugget ice maker is $120 off – and it’ll arrive before Labor Day Weekend
          Danielle Halibey
          Entertainment
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          Entertainment
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          Hints from Heloise
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          Live Entertainment
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          Nicole Iuzzolino
          Entertainment
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          Murjani Rawls
          Shopping Tips and Deals
          Goodbye Samba! Adidas’ new ‘it’ sneaker is a low-profile must-have for fall
          Dawn Magyar
          Legendary classic rock band’s farewell tour may not be goodbye after all. It’s happened before.
          Entertainment
          Legendary classic rock band’s farewell tour may not be goodbye after all. It’s happened before.
          Murjani Rawls
          Entertainment
          Beloved canceled series finds new home on Netflix
          Sara Donnellan
          Food & Dining
          N.J. pizzeria named among 25 best in the U.S. by national site. We’re not surprised.
          Lauren Musni
          Nordstrom Rack has this fall’s ‘it’ sneakers on sale for up to 84% off
          Shopping Tips and Deals
          Nordstrom Rack has this fall’s ‘it’ sneakers on sale for up to 84% off
          Dawn Magyar
          Shopping Tips and Deals
          This viral K-beauty brand’s fan-favorite sunscreen is 30% off in a rare deal
          Nicole Iuzzolino
          Shopping Tips and Deals
          Lowe’s has a freebie deal on DEWALT 20V batteries — here’s how to get it
          Dawn Magyar
          Top N.J. bagel shop just got into the brunch business. Pass the pancakes.
          Food & Dining
          Top N.J. bagel shop just got into the brunch business. Pass the pancakes.
          Christopher Burch
          Entertainment
          ‘Bob’s Burgers’ is giving fans a treat before the new season premieres
          Sara Donnellan