10 Upscale New Jersey Restaurants Serving Exceptional Food Worth The Splurge

A creamy Cacio e Pepe gets finished right beside your table at one New Jersey Italian spot. Another dining room seats only 35 people, and its Sicilian menu still manages to feel like a little party. I love that kind of surprise. Upscale dining can get expensive, but these New...

ICE officers chase man in to New Jersey bakery for arrest

11 New Jersey Breakfast Spots That Open Before Most People Wake Up

At 4:30 in the morning, Route 17 is already carrying people somewhere, and Perry’s Bagel Cafe is already feeding them. A few hours later, breakfast crowds will fill the usual places, but these early counters and diners have been busy since the sky was dark. They serve commuters watching...

History-making Black New Jersey police director awarded $4.7 million in wrongful termination lawsuit after facing racial and gender discrimination and retaliation for refusing to give preferential treatment to white officers

Sheilah Coley, the first Black woman to lead Trenton’s police department, wins $4.7 million in damages after a wrongful termination lawsuit. By: NJ.COM/YOUTUBE A jury has awarded Sheilah Coley, the first Black police director of Trenton, New Jersey, $4.7 million in a wrongful termination lawsuit alleging racial and gender discrimination and retaliation. Coley was awarded $714,000 in back pay, $2 million for emotional distress and $2 million in punitive damages, bringing the total verdict to $4,714,000. The verdict...

Strong El Niño could bring a stormier winter to New Jersey

A strong El Niño is developing in the tropical Pacific Ocean and is expected to last into early 2027, raising questions about what it could mean for New Jersey’s winter temperatures, snowfall and storms. El Niño is a naturally occurring warming of the tropical Pacific. Trade winds weaken,...

Freddy’s Unveils New Everyday Value Menu

Fast-casual restaurant concept, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, announced the launch of its Everyday Value Menu, now available for a limited time at participating restaurants in select markets across Arizona, Colorado, Kentucky, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada and Texas via drive-thru, in-restaurant dining, and pickup or delivery through the Freddy’s mobile app and at https://freddys.com. Pricing may vary by location. Featuring a selection of Guest favorites, the expanded menu offers more opportunities to enjoy Freddy’s signature quality and flavors at an everyday value.

‘Data’ tops New Jersey’s list of most mispronounced words

According to a new study, the word New Jersey residents most often seek help pronouncing is surprisingly ordinary.

Hunterdon Medical Center Has Third-Longest ER Stay in New Jersey, Federal Data Shows

Hunterdon Medical Center in Flemington reported the third-longest median emergency room stay in New Jersey, at 230 minutes, in NJ.com's ranking of federal hospital data. The statewide median was 185 minutes, or three hours and five minutes. The figures cover Oct. 1, 2024, through Sept. 30, 2025. That statewide median...

Black Friday Starts At 6 AM At This New Jersey Outlet Shopping Destination Near The Shore

Nearly 2,000 solar panels sit on the roofs of an outlet center where Black Friday shoppers hunt for 25 to 65 percent off name brands. That’s a lot of sunshine powering a lot of bargains. The whole place is open-air, with covered walkways linking more than 100 stores. Coach,...

Eight New Jersey Italian Restaurants Where The Same Family Has Run The Kitchen For Decades

Some New Jersey dining rooms have outlasted trends, recessions, and countless menu fads without changing much at all. The secret is usually simple: one family, one kitchen, and recipes passed down from parents to kids. This list covers eight Italian spots where the same family has kept the stoves going...

NJ Lottery Pick-3, Pick-4, Cash 5, Pick 6 Lotto winning numbers for Thursday, Nov. 5

The New Jersey Lottery offers multiple draw games for people looking to strike it rich. Here's a look at Nov. 5, 2026, results for each game: Pick-3 Midday: 9-6-2, Fireball: 9 Evening: 3-4-1, Fireball: 1 Check Pick-3 payouts and previous drawings here. Pick-4 Midday: 3-2-6-5, Fireball: 9 Evening: 2-4-0-9, Fireball: 1 Check Pick-4 payouts and previous drawings here. Jersey Cash 5 11-17-23-30-40, Xtra: 17 Check Jersey Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here. Pick-6 04-09-19-28-39-44 Check Pick-6 payouts and previous drawings here. Millionaire for Life 07-16-19-27-47, Bonus: 02 Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here. Quick Draw Drawings are held every four minutes. Check winning numbers here. Cash Pop Drawings are held every four minutes. Check winning numbers here. Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results When are the New Jersey Lottery drawings held? Pick-3: 12:59 p.m. and 10:57 p.m. daily. Pick-4: 12:59 p.m. and 10:57 p.m. daily. Jersey Cash 5: 10:57 p.m. daily. Pick-6: 10:57 p.m. Monday and Thursday. Millionaire for Life: 11:15 p.m. daily This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a New Jersey Sr Breaking News Editor. You can send feedback using this

New Jersey Public Schools Must Limit Non-Academic Phone Use During the School Day Starting With 2026-27, With $3 Million in Grants

New Jersey districts must restrict non-academic phone use during the school day starting 2026-27, with $3 million in state grants for phone-free schools.

NJ Cold Case: Police Seek Tips in Folsom Family Murders

A young couple and their 3-year-old son were murdered in Folsom in October 1978. Here's how you can help.

13 New Jersey Breakfast Spots Where the Savory Dishes Outshine the Pancakes

A plate of crab hash lands on the table, and suddenly the pancakes across from it look a little underdressed. That is the risk at New Jersey’s best savory breakfast spots: you arrive thinking about syrup and leave talking about chorizo, crispy potatoes, poached eggs, or a breakfast sandwich that required both hands and a napkin.

Shelter Me: Meet Lola, the longest resident at the Burlington County Animal Shelter

This girl is the full package: beauty, brains, and a personality that deserves the spotlight!

Op-Ed: Despite countless wake-up calls on school math, we’re still asleep

If a fourth grader isn’t keeping up in math class, most parents shrug and assume it will work itself out. But years later, when those parents unexpectedly have to pay $1,500 extra for their college freshman’s remedial math classes, suddenly they don’t feel so casual about it.

Where Does Taylor Ham End and Pork Roll Begin? This Data-Driven NJ Map Draws the Line

A New Jersey photographer looked through almost 6,000 menus to see what each place calls the breakfast sandwich. The result is an interactive map of the state’s great divide. One of New Jersey’s never-ending wars is the one between Taylor Ham and Pork Roll. Traditionally speaking, those in North...

After a landslide election victory, New Jersey U.S. Sen. Cory Booker sounds like a possible 2028 presidential contender

What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., had no problem getting reelected in Tuesday’s general election. He was declared the winner by the Associated Press the instant the polls closed at 8:00 p.m. With 94% of the ballots counted on Nov. 4, Booker led Republican Justin Murphy 62.1% to 35.3%.

Three North Country Residents Face Drug Charges After Thruway Stop

Three North Country residents are among four people facing felony drug charges after a Thruway traffic stop in Newburgh. State police say a passenger tossed a bag containing more than half a kilogram of suspected cocaine before the car stopped. Those arrested include a Peru man, two Plattsburgh women and a New Jersey man. All four face drug possession and intent to sell charges. They were jailed and are due in court November tenth.