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Trucker bumps I-5 bridge, sees tragedy behind him

The trucker was hauling a load of drilling equipment when his load bumped against the steel framework over an Interstate 5 bridge. He looked in his rearview mirror and watched in horror as the span collapsed into the water behind him. Two vehicles fell into the icy Skagit River.

Trial date set in high-profile NJ dog case

A trial date has been set in a high-profile animal cruelty case in New Jersey that captured headlines worldwide.

North Arlington man is arrested on sex assault, child endangerment charges

A borough man has been arrested, accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl, authorities said Friday.

Rep. Pascrell Introduces Legislation Requiring Stronger Standards for Youth Football Helmets

U.S. Representative Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09), co-founder and co-chair of the Congressional Brain Injury Task Force, imtroduced bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting youth athletes from the dangers of sports-related traumatic brain injuries. The Youth Sports Concussion Act of 2013 would ensure that helmets for high school and younger players meet safety standards

High-ranking Newark Archdiocese official resigns amid Rev. Fugee scandal

A high-ranking official in the Newark Archdiocese who signed an agreement with law enforcement barring a former Wyckoff associate pastor from working with children — which the priest has been charged with violating — has resigned, church officials said Friday.

Homeless man is charged with robbery in incident at Passaic restaurant

A homeless man was arrested Friday after he allegedly beat and robbed another man in a fast-food restaurant, authorities said.

Wayne caretaker sentenced to 3 years probation for stealing nearly $300K from elderly woman

A Wayne woman who worked as a home health aide was sentenced to three years’ probation Friday in state Superior Court in Morristown for stealing nearly $300,000 from an elderly woman she was caring for at an assisted living facility in Pequannock.

Montclair teacher's visa hopes dashed

Sichang Gao will leave Montclair High School.

Buono picks up a Republican endorsement

Citing rising property tax bills and a string of state budget gimmicks, the Republican mayor of Spotswood endorsed Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Barbara Buono on Friday.

Brad Pitt Surprises New Jersey Audience for “World War Z ... [Video]

click for full sizeBrad Pitt made a surprise appearance at a Hoboken, N.J., screening of his upcoming summer blockbuster, "World War Z," to the delight of a number of fans. On Wednesday night, the star of the film walked out with giveaway T-shirts, a microphone, and his killer ponytail to rile up a bunch of fans in the audience.

Pitt promised the excited crowd that what they were about to watch would be "epic," "scary as hell" and "the most intense thing you'll see all summer."

Jersey City police chief set to retire

The chief of police in New Jersey's second largest city has announced his retirement.

Tractor-trailer topples traffic light, clogs Paramus streets

YOU SAW IT HERE FIRST The driver of a tractor-trailer making a right from northbound Paramus Road to eastbound West Linwood Avenue in Paramus cut the corner too close and toppled a utility police this afternoon. Eastbound West Linwood Avenue was closed between Paramus Road and Route 17 while crews repaired the damage after the [...]

NJ Transit riders to have a new option ferry

New Jersey Transit bus riders will soon have a new way to get across the Hudson River by boat.

Spring Lake, New Jersey's Boardwalk Dedicated Today

The ribbon on the Spring Lake, NJ, boardwalk was officially cut by Spring Lake Mayor Jennifer Naughton this morning at Pier Beach. The Mayor, along with Thomas A. Arnone, Freeholder Director and Serena DiMaso, Freeholder Deputy Director both of Monmouth County, presided over the ceremony. Mayor Naughton thanked her DPW crew, headed by Frank Phillips, for bringing the boardwalk to completion ahead of schedule.

Ramsey marine killed in Afghanistan to be honored June 8

The borough will bid farewell next month to fallen son Eric Christian, a marine killed May 4 in Afghanistan.
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