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71-year-old grandmother charged for selling painkillers

A 71-year-old grandmother was allegedly offering much more than sweet treats to visitors of her Chestnut Avenue home — police say she was selling prescription painkillers and she was packing. Police...

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The ridiculous reason you can't get through to this Long Branch pizzeria

"(It's) a complete nuisance tying up our phone lines, while our real customers have to wait or get a busy signal. It's ridiculous," the owners say. Continue reading…

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How this NJ motorcyclist tried to scam the Holland Tunnel tolls

He might have gotten away with it, too, if it weren't for those pesky attentive Port Authority police. Continue reading…

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9 of the most famous people buried in New Jersey

From the inventor of the lightbulb to the "Father of Punk," the Garden State is a resting place for entertainers and innovators alike. Continue reading…

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It just got easier for kids of immigrants here illegally to get student aid

The change will not affect those illegally living in the U.S. themselves, as they are not eligible for financial aid. Continue reading…

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Family of black NJ man killed by police may sue for $5 million

On April 9, Diahlo Grant was shot by officers who chased him from Somerset into New Brunswick. Police say he shot at them; family members doubt he had a gun. Continue reading…

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Find these guys! Cops say they stole wheelchair from teen with cerebral palsy

The motorized wheelchair, valued at $12,000, was stolen Thursday around 3:35 p.m. in Leonia. Continue reading…

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NJ's most delicious ice cream shop? Foursquare's got the scoop

Last time we hit this topic, some of you gave us the cold shoulder for leaving out your favorites. Continue reading…

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Help spot him: Police want help IDing this armed robber

Police are asking anyone with information to contact detectives at New Jersey State Police Woodstown Station at 856-769-0775. Continue reading…

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Oh baby! Relive Wildwood's amazing baby parades of the past

This year's event will be Aug. 3 — but it's been going on for the better part of a century. Continue reading…

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They need homes! Nearly 100 ducks found outside Secaucus mall

Ever wanted to adopt a duck? Now would be an awfully good time. Continue reading…

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After Robbinsville superintendent killed by teen's car, his memory lives on

Before leaving the house for school each morning, Robbinsville Superintendent Steve Mayer gave his son a special piece of advice: "Make someone's day today." Continue reading…

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Who's pushing $1 Million? See how much NJ's college heads make

College presidents at 10 private institutions in New Jersey made a hefty combined paycheck in 2013 — $5,374,884. Continue reading…

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No s–t! NJ man defecated on himself to avoid arrest, cops say

He's also in some trouble for allegedly punching one cop in the chest and kicking another in the leg. Continue reading…

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Senate OKs new attorney general … after grilling him on Bridgegate

Porrino will be the first attorney general in three years to be nominated and confirmed by the Senate. J Continue reading…

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Stolen Donald Trump flag returned … with anonymous letter

Joseph Hornick, the former firefighter who was almost fined over the flag, says all is forgiven, and he's focused on "Making America Great Again." Continue reading…

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Frank Lloyd Wright home up for sale in NJ for $2.2 million

The Garden State residence was built by one of the country's most famed architects. Continue reading…

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In NJ, cops and Black Lives Matter protestors alike mourn Dallas police

"We don't believe that police officers are our opponents," NJ's Black Lives Matter acting chair said. Continue reading…

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71-year-old grandmother charged for selling painkillers

A 71-year-old grandmother was allegedly offering much more than sweet treats to visitors of her Chestnut Avenue home — police say she was selling prescription painkillers and she was packing. Police...

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The ridiculous reason you can't get through to this Long Branch pizzeria

"(It's) a complete nuisance tying up our phone lines, while our real customers have to wait or get a busy signal. It's ridiculous," the owners say. Continue reading…

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