Protestors gathered in New Jersey’s two biggest cities Saturday, a day after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending nearly 50 years of abortion being legal across America. Both Newark and Jersey City saw rallies as demonstrations against…
70-year-old man killed, passenger in critical condition in 2-car crash
A 70-year-old Jackson man was killed in a two-car wreck in Manchester Township on Friday, and his passenger airlifted to the hospital in critical condition, authorities said. The accident was reported at 7:58 p.m. Friday at the intersection of Commonwe…
Texas man pleads guilty to killing man at N.J. truck stop
A Texas man pleaded guilty after being charged with shooting and killing a man at a truck stop in Union Township in Hunterdon County last year, officials said. David L. Rodriguez, 45, of Alamo, Texas, pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree aggrava…
Car crashes into N.J. brewery, causing ‘extensive damage’
A 67-year-old man crashed into a local brewing company’s taproom in High Bridge on Friday and suffered only minor injuries, officials said. The Scotch Plains man was driving his car, a Mercury sedan, around 4:38 p.m. on Rt. 513 northbound when it crash…
At N.J. ‘rally for life,’ overturning of Roe v. Wade court decision gets celebrated
An upbeat “Rally for Life & Justice” was held Saturday morning in Trenton, where more than 100 abortion opponents celebrated a seismic shift in their fight to end the controversial procedure. The rally took place just one day after the U.S. Supreme Cou…
Roe v. Wade abortion decision sparks protests and support in cities across nation
The U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision to overturn Roe v. Wade was condemned by abortion rights groups and hailed by abortion opponents in cities across the nation. Here’s a look at the reactions and demonstrations in several cities, including New …
Strict COVID-19 regulations on prison visits create angst for families | Opinion
By Michael J. Doce and Tariq MaQbool Since the COVID-19 outbreak began in 2020, inmates serving time across the state have had a small window of time to visit with family and friends. As COVID-19 restrictions for the public were relaxed, and mask manda…
Dear Annie: Wife says husband of 40 years has picked up some peculiar habits and she’s embarrassed
DEAR ANNIE: I’m a professional woman who’s been married for over 40 years and has two wonderful, happily married daughters who live out of state. My husband’s been retired for almost 10 years from a job he loved. His adjustment to retirement has not be…
After 881 days, a new Miss New Jersey’s Outstanding Teen is finally crowned
As Miss Gloucester County’s Outstanding Teen Rachel Kiel held hands with Miss Stars & Stripes’ Outstanding Teen Maria Lynn Sooy, she turned to the audience with a wide smile on her face. “We’re both Irish dancers,” she screamed moments before Alyssa Su…
See hundreds of photos of students from 7 N.J. high school graduations
They flipped their tassels and tossed their caps. Hundreds of students said goodbye to high school this week as graduates of the Class of 2022. After a few years of rather unordinary celebrations due to the COVID pandemic, NJ Advance Media is bringing …