Connecticut college settles suit over NJ student's death in eating contest

Catholic groups are rallying against a New Jersey bill backed by the state's Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy, that would protect a women’s right to an abortion and access to birth control.  Dozens of protesters from anti-abortion and religious groups fanned out across the state Wednesday to hold a "Day of Outrage," to shoot down the legislation.  Groups of demonstrators poised outside of state legislators' offices chanted “kill the bill” and held signs backing that stance.

More than a hundred New Jersey residents gathered near Gov. Phil Murphy’s house Saturday to voice their frustration over the state’s tightening COVID-19 restrictions.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy's new coronavirus restrictions are not the "surgical" ones he promised, Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., argued Tuesday.

NJ Advance Media. “Is that her adopted kid? Who is gonna be all fucked up growing up watching 2 chicks kissing and calling them both mom,” said another.Dumont Mayor Andrew LaBruno condemned the disparaging comments, saying in a Facebook post that the comments were ‘disturbing and extremely appalling” and calling on Superintendent Emanuele Triggiano to investigate the matter.LaBruno said in the post that after speaking to Triggiano, the superintendent assured him that the incident “is being taken

Teachers at a high school in New Jersey are being investigated after they used homophobic language to describe a fellow teacher during a Zoom class. The revelations come following a class held last Wednesday, where a Dumont High School student in attendance took a screenshot of the group chat, which showed the teachers making the homophobic comments.

Legendary has closed a deal with Peter Dinklage to wield the mop and star in “The Toxic Avenger” reboot for Legendary, according to an individual with knowledge of the project.Macon Blair will write and direct the adaptation of the cult-classic franchise that centers around the iconic superhero “Toxie.”“The Toxic Avenger” follows Tromaville, New Jersey’s monstrous protector, Toxie, who is born when the mild-mannered Melvin falls into a vat of toxic waste.

It was such a heartwarming reunion for former Real Housewives of New Jersey star Joe Giudice to have two of his four daughters come visit him in Italy during November. Gia, 19, and Milania, 14, arrived on Nov.

Michele Amabile Angermiller In recent days, New Jersey drivers may have been surprised to see billboards featuring native sons Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi and Jon Stewart wearing COVID masks under the words, “Wear a friggin’ mask!”The effort, launched just before the Thanksgiving holiday, is the first phase of a “Mask Up” campaign, spearheaded by New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy and the NJ Pandemic Relief Fund.

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for parts of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia until 7 p.m. EST Monday.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday announced the temporary statewide suspension of indoor high school and youth sports along with a new limit on outdoor gatherings under updated rules to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Another coronavirus shutdown is not out of the question for New Jersey, one of the states most affected by the pandemic, Gov. Phil Murphy said Sunday.

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has called for a response from New Jersey officials after a church and synagogue petitioned the court to intervene in their lawsuit, alleging the state unequally applies COVID-19 restrictions to religious activities. State officials must respond by 6 p.m.

New Jersey prosecutors are once again requesting leads in the slaying of 32-year-old Michelle Lynn Howard 19 years ago. Howard, who grew up in Atlantic City, was found dead on the side of Estelle Avenue about a quarter of a mile from Interstate 40 on Nov.

A New Jersey woman who served in the Army has been charged with providing material support to a Syrian terrorist group.  Maria Bell, 53, was arrested Wednesday at her home in Hopatcong, federal prosecutors said. Bell is accused of sending money and other information to members of the al-Nusra Front and concealing her actions, according to U.S.

Another Jersey Shore baby is on the way! Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino and wife Lauren Pesce are expecting their first child together in May 2021! The happy couple revealed the exciting news on Tuesday while baking Christmas cookies at home in New Jersey.

John Travolta rang in his son Benjamin’s birthday on Monday, November 23.“Happy 10th birthday my wonderful Ben!” the actor, 66, captioned an Instagram photo of himself hugging the smiling little one.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy was accosted by a group of people while he was eating dinner at a restaurant with his wife and four children, a video shared on social media shows.

Bruce Springsteen performed three acoustic tracks at this year’s Stand Up For Heroes benefit gig last night (November 19).The Boss performed ‘House Of A Thousand Guitars’ from his new ‘Letter To You’ album, with wife and bandmate Patti Scialfa, in an empty New Jersey bar.Springsteen also played a solo-acoustic version of ‘Long Walk Home’, from his 2007 album ‘Magic’ before teaming up with Scialfa again for a rendition of ‘I’ll See You In My Dreams’ from his new album.