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N.J. love stories for Valentine's Day: 'It was true love, baby!'

Find out how these New Jersey couples got together, in some cases long after they first met. Valentine's Day is almost here, and to celebrate we asked New Jerseyans to share their love stories. We...

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Seen this woman? Cops say she's an identity thief

The woman opened several cellphone accounts in another woman's name. New Jersey State Police hope the public can help identify a woman suspected of identity theft. Authorities released grainy security...

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Atlantic City area now ranks 5th in U.S. for vacant houses

Nationally, vacancy rates have dropped, but in the Atlantic City area, the rate is among the top-five metropolitan statistical markets in the U.S.

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For safety alone, Uber must be regulated just like N.J. taxis are | Opinion

Why doesn't Uber do proper background screenings that includes fingerprinting? Taxi and limousine drivers go through this simple process. Why not Uber? Watch video By Lionel A. Leach  "Why does Uber...

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WATCH: Stunning aerial views of New Jersey in Smithsonian TV show

Smithsonian Channel's helicopters do a New Jersey flyover. When I plugged in my first giant flat screen HDTV a few years ago the first thing I watched -- mesmerized by the stunning imagery -- was the...

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The 10 best ways to celebrate Valentine's Day in Atlantic City

Need some suggestions for a romantic weekend in Atlantic City? We have a few. With its allure as a historical city lush with tales of intrigue, that boardwalk view of the gorgeous Atlantic and plenty...

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Christie requests disaster aid for 17 counties hit by winter storm

A disaster declaration would enable the state to receive federal aid Watch video WASHINGTON -- Gov. Chris Christie on Thursday sought federal disaster aid for the 17 New Jersey counties hit by last...

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N.J. man sentenced to 7 years for sharing 12,000 child porn pictures and videos

Thomas L. Bowen Ballard, 38, of Egg Harbor Township, was sentenced Friday for distributing child pornography. An Egg Harbor Township man that bragged about impregnating an 8-year-old girl and shared...

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Steven Schwab's pin leads No. 9 St. Augustine past No. 13 Christian Brothers...

St. Augustine defeated Christian Brothers by a point with a pin in the final bout to win the sectional wrestling title St. Augustine defeated Christian Brothers by a point with a pin in the final bout...

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Paulsboro wrestling takes down Buena in South Jersey, Group 1 final

Matt Cosentino | For NJ Advance Media PAULSBORO -- Paulsboro freshman wrestler George Worthy didn't seem too impressed by his key victory early in Friday night's South Jersey, Group 1 final against......

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Christie's back home, Sandy victims are not | Di Ionno

Governor's veto of foreclosure relief bill another 'disaster after the disaster.' When we first met Joseph Ready, his Sandy-wrecked home in Union Beach was jacked 20 feet in the air, uninhabitable for...

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8 facts you didn't know about N.J.'s rebounding bald eagle population

New Jersey's bald eagle population has been steadily growing, according to a NJDEP report.

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N.J. lawmakers join Christie call for Obama to OK disaster aid for snowstorm

The state's entire 14-member congressional delegation endorsed Gov. Chris Christie's request for federal disaster aid. Watch video WASHINGTON -- A day after Gov. Chris Christie sought federal disaster...

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Thousands flock to Sea Isle City for frigid Polar Bear Plunge (VIDEO)

Swimmers took joy in their discomfort as they dashed back to shore after 30 seconds in the water. Watch video SEA ISLE CITY -- Thousands of visitors faced down bitter cold in the little shore town...

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2 arrested in violent robbery at Atlantic City casino

The 76-year-old victim suffered a broken back in the incident, according to police ATLANTIC CITY - Two men have been arrested in connection with a violent robbery of a New York man at his casino hotel...

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3 arrested, 1 remains at large in string of Atlantic City armed robberies

Hasim Dunn of Mays Landing was among a group that robbed the same convenience store three times in one week, police say Hasim Dunn (Atlantic City Police) NEWARK - Three of four teenagers wanted in...

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Here's how much damage winter storm did to counties, towns across N.J.

Officials estimate $82.6 million in damage in 17 New Jersey counties from January's weekend winter storm. Watch video New Jersey lawmakers are working together to bring $82 million in disaster aid to...

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Environmentalists sue state to stop 'biggest coastal threat since Sandy'

The state Department of Environmental Protection adopted rules in July 2015 that make it easier to build in coastal areas. TRENTON -- A group of environmental activists has sued the Christie...

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Rowan University to weigh Atlantic City medical school

The university is looking to expand its School of Osteopathic Medicine with a campus at the Jersey shore. GLASSBORO -- Rowan University officials will vote Wednesday to explore opening a new medical...

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N.J.'s lone county police model mulled elsewhere, report says

Will New Jersey's only county-wide police force be tried out in Atlantic County? ATLANTIC CITY -- As bankruptcy fears and state "takeover" talks continue, implementing a county-wide police model...

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