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Crash Downs Wires, Commuting Delays In NJ: Patch AM Traffic Digest

Good morning, New Jersey! Here's what you need to know before you leave for your Wednesday morning commute.

'Suspicious' Death Of 3-Year-Old In Jersey City Investigated (UPDATE)

The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office is probing the "suspicious" death of a 3-year-old in the Heights neighborhood of Jersey City.

Man Charged In Triple Shooting In Jersey City That Left Woman Dead

A Newark man has been charged with murder in a 2021 triple shooting that included the killing of Raven Harris, 30, in Jersey City last year.

Rutgers University Will Raise Tuition; $5.1B Budget Approved

Here’s how much tuition and fees will cost for a typical full-time Rutgers student in New Brunswick, Newark and Camden.

NJ Gym Owner That Defied COVID-19 Rules Switches To Libertarian Party

Ian Smith lost earlier this month in the Republican Primary in the race for New Jersey's third Congressional seat.

'Unfair And Humiliating': NJ Temp Workers Deserve More, Advocates Say

For many "temp workers," a typical day on the job includes abuse, wage theft, discrimination and unsafe conditions, advocates say.

Salmonella Recall On NJ-Produced Pet Food: What You Need To Know

Along with a range of symptoms, infected but otherwise pets can infect other animals or humans.

Coach Charged After Breaking Umpire's Jaw In Branchburg: Officials

A Staten Island man who police say punched an umpire during a boys' baseball game in Branchburg turned himself in, officials said.

This Is How Much Property Tax Relief You'll See In New NJ Program

Democratic leadership called savings from the ANCHOR program 'historic.' Republicans have different thoughts.

47 Detained At Wayne 'Pop-Up' Party, All Will Get Charged: Police

The illegal parties have plagued Shore towns. But this time, partygoers vandalized an abandoned Wayne property, police said.

COVID Vaccine Available To Kids 6 Months And Up At Hudson County Site

Parents can register using the link below to get their child the COVID-19 vaccine via a Hudson County initiative.

NJ Forest Fire Burns 12K Acres, Prompts Highway Closures

The Mullica River Fire could be New Jersey’s largest forest fire in 15 years before it’s completely contained, officials said.

NJ Highway Fuel Spill, Sinkhole, Forest Fire: Patch AM Traffic Digest

Good morning, New Jersey! Here's what you need to know before you leave for your Tuesday morning commute.

Case Of Monkey Pox Identified In Hudson County: Officials

A probable case of monkey pox has been identified in Jersey City, city officials said Monday.

NJ Forest Fire Reaches 11,000 Acres, Was Likely Human-Caused: Latest

Fire officials have "ruled out natural causes" in their investigation of a blaze that's spread to more than 7,200 acres of the Pinelands.

15 Summonses Issued At NJ Shore ‘Pop Up’ Party Saturday

Dozens of attendees flocking to the Jersey Shore were turned away on Saturday, police said, with 15 summonses issued to young partygoers.

Forest Fire, Sinkhole, Commuting Delays In NJ: Patch AM Traffic Digest

Good morning, New Jersey! Here's what you need to know before you leave for your Monday morning commute.

July 4th Fireworks 2022 Near Secaucus

Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Secaucus.

Amazon Drivers Walk Off The Job In Avenel To Protest Wage Cuts

"We can’t survive like this," one driver said. "We demand Amazon raise our pay and treat us with respect and dignity.”

Woodbridge Man Shot In Driveway During Attempted Carjacking

A man was shot in his driveway Thursday night by men attempting to steal his car, said Woodbridge Police.