Oceanside Charter School students forced to go to poorer performing schools in Atlantic City
When officials at Oceanside Charter School in Atlantic City were notified in February that their charter would not be renewed after 14 years o…
Surgeons give State Sen. Jim Whelan a pacemaker
State Sen. Jim Whelan announced today that he has had a pacemaker installed to address an irregular heart beat.
Ribbon cuttings this morning show Jersey Shore is 'stronger than the storm'
Resort towns across the Jersey Shore cut mile-long ribbons this morning as part of the state's $25 million Stronger than the Storm initiative.
It's officially 'Five O'Clock Somewhere' as Margaritaville opens in Atlantic City
A big, new tropical-themed sign on the Boardwalk facade of Resorts Casino Hotel makes it clear what has just arrived.
Wife's arrest in Hamilton Township death reopens 20-year-old case in Pa.
YEADON, Pa. — Police have reopened the investigation into the 1993 death of Joseph Doyle as his widow stands charged with the murder of her th…
NOAA predicts active to very active hurricane season this year
An unusually active hurricane season may be on the horizon according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's first forecast r…
Man accused of swindling FEMA Sandy funds
FREEHOLD, N.J. (AP) — Authorities have accused a New Jersey man of swindling more than $12,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency af…
Consultant to help New Jersey launch online gambling
A former gambling regulator from Malta regarded as an expert in online gambling development has been selected to help New Jersey implement Int…
State plans Cumberland County cash-for-guns days in June
State, Cumberland County and local enforcement agencies will use houses of worship in Bridgeton, Millville and Vineland next month to help get…
After Sandy, the sand ... beach projects in full swing in South Jersey
The start of summer in some shore towns may feel more like a construction zone as they gird for beach replenishment projects aimed at repairin…
Lawmakers: Art projects diverting much needed funds from Atlantic City's needs
A year after plans emerged to commit millions of dollars to art installations in Atlantic City, two legislators are questioning why so much is…
New population estimates from Census Bureau show South Jersey's population holding steady
New population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show that growth in South Jersey has generally come to a halt since 2010, with most towns…
April home sales rise nationally, but not in South Jersey
Home-sales figures released Wednesday provided a fresh indication that the nationwide improvement in the housing market is not yet evident in …
South Jersey shore towns promote their resiliency following Sandy
Several local resort towns, including Brigantine and Sea Isle City, will participate in the Friday launch of New Jersey's Stronger than the St…
State officials say people who ordered the good stuff were served cheap liquor; local firms part of probe
Nearly 30 bars and restaurants in New Jersey are being investigated for allegedly charging patrons for top-shelf liquor but pouring them cheap…
Climate conditions allow mosquitoes to thrive in South Jersey
Cape May County’s Department of Mosquito Control has been tracking the growth of mosquito larvae since April and killing them where they find …
Sen. Jim Whelan retools plan to tax alternative-fuel vehicles
A local legislator is changing his approach to ensuring that owners of alternative-fuel vehicles fairly contribute to maintaining state bridge…
On table in NJ: Using sales tax to preserve land
New Jersey voters have agreed 13 times to allow the state to borrow money to buy land for preservation. Now they could be asked to approve a m…
Powerball jackpot closing in on another record
A little more than a year after three tickets split a world-record lottery prize, the jackpot for Saturday's Powerball drawing was nearing his…
Fairness for women still a battle, Buono says
Fairness for women in New Jersey is still a serious battle in the 21st century and having a woman's voice in the governor's seat would be an i…