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Quick actions by 2 teachers save N.J. student from choking
A physical education teacher and lunch aide were credited with saving a student from choking in a local elementary school.
Ex-owner of N.J. sports complex accused of sexually assaulting boy remains free after court appearance
Tara R. Carr, 46, is accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy multiple times over several months in a park.
N.J. school district that cut 93 jobs could get big state aid increase
Gov. Phil Murphy's budget proposal would give the district its largest boost in nearly 20 years, local officials said.
Blind N.J. student gets job as radio basketball commentator. Here’s how he does it.
He can't see the game. But Rowan University student Allan Wylie never misses a basket as a radio commentator for a local basketball team.
N.J. town wants to fine residents $100 a day for planting bamboo
Running bamboo is a fast-growing plant considered an invasive species in New Jersey.
N.J. mayor who took personal calls while teaching should be fired, school district says
At least five students have asked to transfer out of the mayor's class since the school year began, district officials said.
Meet the N.J. high school student who earned a perfect SAT score
West Orange High School student Sahli Negassi is one of just 1% of students nationwide who take the SAT each year and earn a perfect score.
N.J. town abandons plan to jail homeless people for sleeping outdoors
In response to public dissent, the measure was withdrawn before it could be put to a council vote.
N.J. schools rank among worst in U.S. in key area as kids recover from ‘COVID slide’
Students in some districts — including West Windsor-Plainsboro, Edison, Hamilton, Newark, Paterson, New Brunswick and Trenton — are a full grade behind in math scores, researchers said.
N.J. worker was crushed in giant kettle and factory still ignored safety issues, manager says
A lawsuit reveals shocking details about the death of a worker at a New Jersey factory that makes fruit juices and sauces.
Ban warehouses from being built near N.J. historic areas, new plan says
The proposal would prevent warehouses from threatening the state's 200 historically recognized sites.
N.J. school superintendent quietly returns to work after DUI charges
Parents were surprised to see a message from the superintendent in a district newsletter months after he was placed on leave.
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