Superstorm Sandy hard-hit families from 19 New York City schools to get...
The brokerage firm lost 658 employees on Sept. 11, 2001. It will donate $10 million because 'the best way to take care of a family is to put money in the hands of the parents and let them decide what...
View ArticleGirlfriend of Budd Lake victim: 'He's not cold anymore'; Jerry Sandusky's...
Also, a report says 177,000 uninsured workers in New Jersey could get coverage if Medicaid were expanded; and witnesses in a Poconos murder trial describe the bloody scene they found in a crashed car....
View ArticleJerry Sandusky's request for a new trial is heard
The judge did not rule on the motion that the child molester's attorneys didn't have enough time to prepare an effective case.. View full size Child molester Jerry Sandusky arrives this morning at the...
View ArticleNew York City-bound commuter bus strikes school bus in Old Bridge Township, N.J.
At least 17 people were hurt, but there were no students on the bus, authorities said. View full size A New York City-bound commuter bus struck a school bus this morning in Old Bridge Township, N.J....
View ArticleHelen Kelly Sigafoos, member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church -...
Helen was a graduate of Phillipsburg High School. Helen Kelly Sigafoos Helen Kelly Sigafoos, 91, of Palmer Township, and Merritt Island, Fla., passed away Wednesday in Manor Care, Palmer Township....
View ArticleOne person shot at California high school, sheriff's office reports - UPDATE
It is believed a shotgun was used in the attack by a student, who is now in custody, authorities report. One student has been shot at a high school in Taft, Calif., a community in the southern San...
View ArticleFuneral services set for Budd Lake teen, officials say they'll address safety...
Also, Pennsylvania's attorney general said she'll launch a probe into the handling of the Jerry Sandusky investigation. Funeral services set for Budd Lake teen Nick Cianciotto, who fell into icy...
View ArticleWoman walked into Philly high school with gun in a diaper bag, police say
The serial number on the gun was obliterated and the woman did not have a permit for it. A woman is behind bars after police say she tried to walk inside a Philadelphia high school with a loaded gun...
View ArticleCentral Pa. man who went on December shooting spree was worried about the end...
According to a police warrant, police found a shotgun, two rifles, a Glock pistol and dozens of live rounds along with a stun gun, and four folding knives. A man who killed three people in a tiny...
View ArticlePhiladelphia mom allegedly left 6-year-old home alone to go to NYC
Police say the child told them her mother has left her home alone four times and told her to hide in the closet if someone knocks on the door. Police say a Philadelphia-area mother faces charges after...
View ArticleAmelia M. Albrough, retired from the medical offices of Drs. Updegrove, Smith...
Amelia enjoyed gardening and trips to Atlantic City. Amelia M. Albrough Amelia M. Albrough, 93, formerly of Palmer Township, passed away Wednesday in Westminster Village, Allentown. Amelia retired...
View ArticleCory Booker, Newark mayor, running for U.S. Senate seat
The prolific social media user has not tweeted about it or made any public announcements about the filing. View full size Newark Mayor Cory Booker has filed paperwork to run for New Jersey's U.S....
View ArticleN.J. cop charged after friend he shot dies; Watch the duckling slide at the...
Plus, answers to the top 10 questions about the flu. N.J. cop charged with murder after friend he shot dies [nj.com]NJ Transit to restore full rail service into NYC on Monday [nj.com]Former Trenton...
View ArticleN.J. court upholds decision to fire first-grade teacher over Facebook post
The teacher said she was a 'warden for future criminals' in a Facebook posting. View full size A New Jersey court upheld the firing of a first-grade teacher over a Facebook post. Getty Images A New...
View ArticleLehigh Valley Catholic churches to suspend wine drinking, hand shaking during...
The practices of drinking consecrated wine and physical contact during the exchange of the sign of peace are both being temporarily suspended, the diocese announced today. This winter’s high number of...
View ArticleFlu season puts businesses and employees in a bind
In this shaky economy, many Americans are reluctant to call in sick, something that can backfire for their employers. Nurse Debbie Smerk, right, administers a flu shot to Pamela Black at MetroHealth...
View ArticleN.J. Democrats wonder if anyone in part can challenge Chris Christie for...
Sen. Barbara Buono is the only major Democrat who has announced a challenge to the governor-turned-political titan. View full size N.J. Gov. Chris Christie AP Photo from the N.J. Governor's Office...
View ArticleHave you seen these people? - fugitives of the week Jan. 12
Prosecutors in Hunterdon, Northampton and Warren counties are looking for these fugitives. View full size From left, Heidi L. Kroemmelbein, Lee Roy Anderson and Alfonso Hayes. Courtesy Photos...
View ArticlePennsylvania lottery contract awarded to British lottery operator Camelot
The deal pledges $34 billion in profits to the state over the next 20 years, officials said. Camelot Global Services, the British national lottery operator, is poised to take over management of the...
View ArticleTastykake maker will bake Wonder Bread, other Hostess breads
Flower Foods, based in Thomasville, Ga., is best known for Tastykakes but also makes breads including Nature’s Own and Cobblestone Mill. View full size A Wonder Bread truck pulled out of the Utah...
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