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NJ Transit, union to meet with mediator as strike enters 3rd day
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NJ Transit, union to meet with mediator as strike enters 3rd day
NJ Transit's CEO acknowledged the impact on commuters but said the agency wants an outcome that is “fair and fiscally responsible.”
Matthew Enuco
Middlesex County
She was in the shower when police broke down her door. Now she’s getting close to $200K.
See huge I-80 sinkhole minutes after it opened in chilling new video
Morris County
See huge I-80 sinkhole minutes after it opened in chilling new video
The giant sinkhole closed one of New Jersey's busiest highways.
Brianna Kudisch
    Why didn’t N.J. school officials check on teen allegedly locked up by parents for 7 years? Here are the rules.
    Education
    Why didn’t N.J. school officials check on teen allegedly locked up by parents for 7 years? Here are the rules.
    The teenager says she was withdrawn from public school years ago to be home-schooled.
    Liz Rosenberg
    Bridgewater-Raritan Regional High School Prom 2025 (85 PHOTOS)
    Prom
    Bridgewater-Raritan Regional High School Prom 2025 (85 PHOTOS)
    Subscribers get free photo downloads. Find all our prom coverage at nj.com/prom.
    Patti Sapone
    Overall, grade-by-grade boys lacrosse season stat leaders, May 16
    Overall, grade-by-grade boys lacrosse season stat leaders, May 16
    Boys lacrosse stats leaderboards for points, goals, assists, saves, ground balls and faceoffs won
    Brandon Gould
    I tried the Beis backpack, and it’s the only travel bag I’ll ever use
    Shopping Tips and Deals
    I tried the Beis backpack, and it’s the only travel bag I’ll ever use
    I have not checked a bag when flying since before 2020, and I credit this almost entirely to my Beis Backpack.
    Ana Suarez

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    Jersey’s Best Podcast is coming clean

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    Dear Abby: My son spends time with his wife’s family, but not with me
    Advice
    Dear Abby: My son spends time with his wife’s family, but not with me
    Abigail Van Buren
    Beloved N.J. bakery announces last day as customers line up for legendary doughnuts
    Camden County
    Beloved N.J. bakery announces last day as customers line up for legendary doughnuts
    Glenn Epps

    News

    2 killed after Mexican tall ship strikes Brooklyn Bridge, snapping masts
    News
    2 killed after Mexican tall ship strikes Brooklyn Bridge, snapping masts
    At least 19 were injured and 2 killed when the ceremonial ship struck the Brooklyn Bridge Saturday night.
    The Associated Press
      Mexican tall ship smashes into Brooklyn Bridge
      News
      Mexican tall ship smashes into Brooklyn Bridge
      Rob Jennings
      Monmouth County
      Sinkhole closes portion of Garden State Parkway in 2 N.J. counties
      Chris Sheldon
      Who’s leading now in the N.J. governor’s race? Here’s what the newest polls say.
      Politics
      Who’s leading now in the N.J. governor’s race? Here’s what the newest polls say.
      Brent Johnson
      Business
      Popular pharmacy chain closing 54 stores starting next week
      Katherine Rodriguez
      Morris County
      ‘You killed my dad.’ Family of N.J. man shot by cops gets $1.2M settlement.
      Riley Yates
      N.J. man, 55, dies after early morning shooting in Paterson
      Passaic County
      N.J. man, 55, dies after early morning shooting in Paterson
      AJ McDougall
      Politics
      Turns out, the joke’s on Trump when it comes to that Qatari jumbo jet
      Kevin Manahan
      Business
      Popular restaurant chain suddenly closes 15 locations
      Katherine Rodriguez
      Who will be Trump’s successor? New poll shows a clear frontrunner
      Who will be Trump’s successor? New poll shows a clear frontrunner
      Lauren Sforza
      Education
      New Rutgers president to be named Monday after secretive search
      Brianna Kudisch
      Custodian with Parkinson’s sues N.J. school district for trying to fire him
      Anthony G. Attrino
      Small tornado confirmed in N.J. town during strong thunderstorm
      Weather
      Small tornado confirmed in N.J. town during strong thunderstorm
      Len Melisurgo
      News
      3 Jersey Shore residents killed in crash that killed N.J. high school football coach
      Jeff Goldman
      ‘Time for a reality check’ on Trump’s approval rating: CNN polling analyst
      Lauren Sforza
      Powerball winning numbers, live results for Saturday’s $123M drawing
      Lottery
      Powerball winning numbers, live results for Saturday’s $123M drawing
      Jeff Goldman
      Weather
      Windy weather with gusts up to 30 mph to persist tonight, Sunday in N.J.
      N.J. Weather Report

      Sports

      Yankees’ Jasson Domínguez gets teaching moment after key fielding mistake
      Yankees’ Jasson Domínguez gets teaching moment after key fielding mistake
      The Yankees and Mets finish this round of the Subway Series at Yankee Stadium on Sunday.
      Max Goodman
        Could Eagles trade for disgruntled star to solve underrated need?
        Eagles
        Could Eagles trade for disgruntled star to solve underrated need?
        Cayden Steele
        Yankees’ DJ LeMahieu answers the one burning question | Klapisch
        Bob Klapisch
        Yankees’ Juan Soto replacement proving his worth: He’s ‘unbelievable’
        Yankees’ Juan Soto replacement proving his worth: He’s ‘unbelievable’
        Max Goodman
        Mets
        Mets execute the near-impossible against Yankees’ Aaron Judge
        Manuel Gómez
        Mets
        Mets’ Jesse Winker’s advice for Juan Soto overcoming baseball villainy in three steps
        Manuel Gómez
        N.J. high school mourns football coach killed in car crash: ‘He was everything.’
        High School Sports
        N.J. high school mourns football coach killed in car crash: ‘He was everything.’
        Ryan Patti
        High School Sports
        Softball photos: Somerset County final: No. 13 Watchung Hills vs. Immaculata, May 17, 2025
        Nhemie Theodore
        High School Sports
        Boys lacrosse photos: SCT Final - No. 11 Gill St. Bernard’s vs. No. 6 Pingry, May 17, 2025
        Nhemie Theodore
        Where to watch New York Mets vs. New York Yankees game today (5/18/25)? | FREE LIVE STREAM, Time, TV, Channel
        Pro & College Sports
        Where to watch New York Mets vs. New York Yankees game today (5/18/25)? | FREE LIVE STREAM, Time, TV, Channel
        Cayden Steele
        Boys lacrosse daily stats leaders for Saturday, May 17
        Brandon Gould
        Softball: Frosh D’Ambola, huge fifth carry No. 7 Mount St. Dominic to 12th ECT title
        Will Harrigan
        Yankees get bad news on reliever
        Yankees get bad news on reliever
        Randy Miller
        Who is the top baseball freshman in N.J.? Our picks, your votes!
        Brian Bobal
        Mets
        Mets demote reliever to make room for latest acquisition
        Manuel Gómez
        N.J. track star ties Olympic gold medalist for state record at sectional meet
        N.J. track star ties Olympic gold medalist for state record at sectional meet
        Steven Bassin
        Rutgers Football
        Rutgers adds offensive lineman, boosts transfer haul to 17
        Patrick Lanni

        Life

        Famous R&B star arrested, in custody over alleged bottle attack
        Entertainment
        Famous R&B star arrested, in custody over alleged bottle attack
        The singer was also sued in connection with the alleged assault back in 2023.
        Murjani Rawls
          ER visits for this tiny blood-sucking parasite are ticking up in N.J.
          Health
          ER visits for this tiny blood-sucking parasite are ticking up in N.J.
          Jackie Roman
          Mosaic
          23-year-old influencer shot dead during TikTok livestream
          Vashti Harris
          Shakira MetLife Stadium N.J. concert review: Utter dominance fit for a Latin pop queen
          Entertainment
          Shakira MetLife Stadium N.J. concert review: Utter dominance fit for a Latin pop queen
          Bobby Olivier
          Entertainment
          Trump attacks Springsteen: Read the President’s entire 151-word rant against Bruce
          Jeremy Schneider
          Shopping Tips and Deals
          Disney Store’s fan-favorite Tinker Bell Starbucks tumblers are 30% off, but only for a limited time
          Danielle Halibey
          Amazon has a hot deal on the CHEF iQ smart thermometer for 55% off
          Shopping Tips and Deals
          Amazon has a hot deal on the CHEF iQ smart thermometer for 55% off
          Dawn Magyar
          Food & Dining
          New Jersey’s 11 best all-you-can-eat deals. Who’s hungry?
          Christopher Burch
          Prom
          John P. Stevens High School Prom 2025: (147 PHOTOS)
          Patti Sapone
          Trump blasts Springsteen like never before: ‘Dumb as a rock,’ should ‘KEEP HIS MOUTH SHUT’
          Entertainment
          Trump blasts Springsteen like never before: ‘Dumb as a rock,’ should ‘KEEP HIS MOUTH SHUT’
          Murjani Rawls
          Entertainment
          ‘I’m going to live,’ popular rock drummer updates fans after medical emergency
          Murjani Rawls
          Entertainment
          Texas band member detained by border patrol, band cancels European tour
          Murjani Rawls
          How much do I give as a graduation gift?
          Shopping Tips and Deals
          How much do I give as a graduation gift?
          Danielle Halibey
          Shopping Tips and Deals
          Vera Bradley’s new Peanuts Collection has a Snoopy backpack that’s stealing the spotlight, but it’s selling fast
          Amanda Edelman
          Mosaic
          12-foot statue of Black woman in Times Square sparks debate on social media
          Vashti Harris
          Foo Fighters drummer fired after 2 years: ‘I’ve never been let go from a band’
          Entertainment
          Foo Fighters drummer fired after 2 years: ‘I’ve never been let go from a band’
          Amy Kuperinsky
          Shopping Tips and Deals
          Amazon’s running a rare sale on the viral washer-dryer countertop, and it’s the ultimate organizing hack
          Danielle Halibey