Murphy suggests $15M to help shift town services to countiesMurphy suggests $15M to help shift town services to countiesGov. Phil Murphy’s budget proposes putting some money behind the talk of consolidating local government services.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
‘I was going to die’ — Woman accuses NJ firefighter of sadistic rape‘I was going to die’ — Woman accuses NJ firefighter of sadistic rapeA firefighter who says she was tied up, tortured and raped by an Ocean County Fire Academy instructor identified herself in public on Friday.Sergio BichaoSergio BichaoVin EbenauVin Ebenau
Child-molesting firefighter gets 6 years in prison for plea dealChild-molesting firefighter gets 6 years in prison for plea dealA Bordentown City firefighter and former Rider University security guard was sentenced to six years in prison for molesting boys at his home.Sergio BichaoSergio Bichao
Sent to NJ’s sex offender prison after raping girl, recording boySent to NJ’s sex offender prison after raping girl, recording boyA 22-year-old Camden County man admitted raping a girl and recording a boy using the restroom. Sergio BichaoSergio Bichao
A dozen brands recall 12M pounds of frozen chicken over ‘oral injury’A dozen brands recall 12M pounds of frozen chicken over ‘oral injury’Tyson Foods recalled nearly 12 million pounds of frozen chicken strips sold under different brands because they may be contaminated with metal. Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
DWI checkpoints on NJ roads target Cinco de Mayo revelersDWI checkpoints on NJ roads target Cinco de Mayo revelersPolice will have checkpoints set up on Friday and Saturday night.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Brick man with rifle scares home health aide — police standoff endsBrick man with rifle scares home health aide — police standoff endsAn apparent standoff with a man at his home ended peacefully on Friday morning after causing two schools to be placed on lockdown.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Sun is so close to returning to our forecast — you can almost see it!Sun is so close to returning to our forecast — you can almost see it!I joke a lot — a LOT — about the absurdity of the 1980s Broadway musical "Starlight Express," but its finale rings true to me at the end of an often gloomy weather week: There's a light at the end of the tunnel.Patrick LaveryPatrick Lavery
Shuttle bus crashes in front of Newark Airport terminalShuttle bus crashes in front of Newark Airport terminalDelays on the ramps approaching Terminal B continued due to the ongoing investigation.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Beach umbrella safety urged, citing woman impaled at Jersey ShoreBeach umbrella safety urged, citing woman impaled at Jersey ShoreAs the summer approaches, NJ's U.S. Senators are asking consumer officials to share more data about the risks of flyaway beach umbrellas.Erin VogtErin Vogt
Grass pollen hitting NJ ‘with a fury’Grass pollen hitting NJ ‘with a fury’When one allergy door starts to close in New Jersey, another one opens.Dino FlammiaDino Flammia
NJ Transit makes changes as Amtrak prepares for NYC track workNJ Transit makes changes as Amtrak prepares for NYC track workNJ Transit announces schedule changes as Amtrak prepares for more track work at Penn Station, New YorkDavid MatthauDavid Matthau