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13 Newark firefighters hurt battling blaze at Essex County College
The firefighters were hospitalized after suffering heat exhaustion battling an electrical fire in a sub-basement a Essex County College Essex County College in Newark was the scene of an electrical...
View ArticleEssex County College closed Monday due to fire, outage
An electrical fire at Essex County College that sent 13 Newark firefighters to the hospital on Sunday will keep students out of class on Monday, when the college will be closed NEWARK -- An electrical...
View Article'Impaired' N.J. man struck and killed bicyclist in NYC, report says
An off-duty MTA police officer found the suspect sitting in his truck a few blocks away NEW YORK - A 26-year-old New Jersey man allegedly struck and killed a Manhattan bicyclist on Saturday night and...
View ArticleStarting a dream: The 37 N.J. players picked in the 2016 MLB Draft
Jersey H.S. alums selected, June 9-11, 2016
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$2M rescue at N.J. zoo to rehab sick sea turtles
The 15,000 square foot facility at the Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange will open by the end of the year, officials said. Watch video WEST ORANGE -- New Jersey's Turtle Back Zoo is embracing its...
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Robbers grabbed Montclair gas attendant's throat, placed gun on his neck,...
Police are investigating the Saturday night robbery. Montclair police are investigating. (Jessica Mazzola | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com) MONTCLAIR -- Police are looking for two men who they say...
View ArticleBest N.J. high school sports celebrations (PHOTOS)
June is the month of high school sports championships and celebrations. Here are some of the best photos by NJ Advance Media photographers of the thrill of victory.
View ArticleMillions of federal dollars headed to Newark, Trenton to combat lead
The more than $5 million in grants will address lead hazards in nearly 300 low-income housing units, officials said. NEWARK -- Months after lead contamination was found in the drinking water supply at...
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How windy was it in your county?
Here are the top wind gusts reported across New Jersey on Sunday, and an explanation of why it was so windy. There were no storms on Sunday, but trees were swaying, flags were whipping and patio...
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Suspect admits role in kidnapping, killing of Jersey City mother of 5
One of four suspects has pleaded guilty to the kidnapping and murder of a Jersey City woman. Omar Martin has admitted his role in the kidnapping and fatal shooting of a mother of five from Jersey...
View ArticleJudge sentencing guard in prison rape: 'You lost who you were'
U.S. District Judge Esther Salas said Shawn Shaw's sentence had to show that guards have an obligation to protect inmates. NEWARK -- In a case that had court officials recalling the recent Stanford...
View Article9 N.J. charter school applications move forward
Find out if there could be a charter school opening near you. TRENTON -- Gov. Chris Christie's administration has advanced nine charter school applications to a second round of consideration, allowing...
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Mayors urge gun control, unity as towns across N.J. announce vigils for Orlando
Mayor Ras Baraka, who will lead a 6 p.m. vigil on the steps of City Hall, asks federal lawmakers, "How many more lives must be needlessly lost?" before guns are more tightly controlled. Watch video...
View ArticleSoftball: The first-ever NJ.com Top 50
For the first time ever, NJ Advance Media is ranking 50 softball teams at the end of the year.
View ArticleThe first-ever NJ.com baseball Top 50
NJ.com's reporters ranked the top 50 teams in the state.
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Court reverses fired cop's reinstatement, saves Montclair $270K in back pay
The officer was suspended after alleged domestic incidents. Officer Joselito Nebiar was rightfully terminated, an appeals court found. File photo. (Jessica Mazzola | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)...
View ArticleArt movement against gun violence comes to N.J.
The exhibit coincides with a community forum on shootings in Orange. ORANGE -- An art movement aimed at fighting gun violence has come to New Jersey. After stops in NYC, Philadelphia, Frederick, Md.,...
View ArticleSpecial-needs school graduate gets rare opportunity for college
Alex Bolden is believed to be the first ECLC School graduate to attend an out-of-state college serving the general population CHATHAM -- At the ECLC School in Chatham, which serves students from ages...
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