As coronavirus cases continue to surge throughout the state, several New Jersey schools have announced plans to shift from in-person schedules to remote learning. Others say that while they plan to return in person, they have plans in place to switch t…
Boycott the busybodies, but not the Olympics | Mulshine
There’s a reason newspapers put the politics in the front and the sports in the back: Politics and sports don’t mix. If you doubt that then I invite you to consider the actions of the bipartisan busybodies who have been calling for the U.S. to boycott …
In this N.J. boxing ring, it’s not about punches. It’s about kids learning perseverance.
Editor’s note: This piece is part of Communities of New Jersey, a new series meant to highlight, showcase and cover communities underserved by large media organizations like NJ.com. Courage. Confidence. Discipline. Endurance. Knowing when to throw a pu…
Friendly Fire: The Statehouse insurgency and AG Bruck’s impact
Can Americans still have a sensible and friendly political discussion across the partisan divide? The answer is yes, and we intend to prove it. Julie Roginsky, a Democrat, and Mike DuHaime, a Republican, are consultants who have worked on opposite team…
2 N.J. Boy Scout councils selling camps to pay for sexual abuse settlements
At least two Boy Scout councils in New Jersey are selling their camps to help cover their share of a nearly $1.9 billion national bankruptcy settlement to pay thousands of victims of sexual abuse. The Patriots’ Path Council — which includes 11,000 Scou…
N.J. customers warned after potentially harmful chemicals found in water
Customers in six Middlesex County towns have been warned about the presence of toxic and potentially harmful chemicals found in their drinking water. Middlesex Water Company announced Monday that the level of Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) in the water …
Things to do in Somerset County
A fall day on a farm In Hillsborough, Fall Harvest Days are happening at the 1,200-acre Norz Hill Farm (120 South Branch Road, Hillsborough | 908.371.2697). The seasonal event, which runs through Nov. 7, offers oodles of autumn activities for visitors …
Cash4Life lottery ticket worth $1K a week sold at N.J. supermarket
A supermarket in Ocean County sold a second-prize New Jersey Lottery Cash4Life ticket worth $1,000 a week for the winner’s life. The lucky ticket for Sunday’s drawing was bought at ShopRite on North County Line in Jackson, New Jersey Lottery officials …
Pedestrian hit by SUV in Linden dies from injuries
The 57-year-old Jersey City man seriously injured after being struck by an SUV on Wednesday and Linden has died of his injuries, authorities said. Michael Ohman Jr. was hit while he crossed the street on the 700 block of East Elizabeth Avenue shortly b…
Teacher denies pulling hijab off Muslim student’s head, says she was ‘gently’ trying to get her attention
The South Orange-Maplewood School District teacher who came under fire earlier this month after allegations were made on social media that she pulled the hijab off a Muslim student’s head has responded in a letter to the community that she meant no har…