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Christie To Attend Romney Fundraiser In New York [POLL]

By Dan Alexander 2 hours ago

Governor Christie leaves New Jersey for the national Republican stage again today for a Mitt Romney fundraiser as New Jersey Democrats get some out of state help themselves to criticize Christie.

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Category: New Jersey News, Political News
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Small Pot Possession In NJ Would Not Be Criminal Under Legislation [AUDIO]

By Kevin McArdle 8 hours ago

A bill that would decriminalize the possession of 15 grams or less of marijuana was approved by the Assembly Judiciary Committee yesterday.

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Category: New Jersey News, News, Political News
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Homeowners’ Insurance Premiums On The Rise

By Joe Cutter 8 hours ago

Homeowners’ insurance premiums have been on the rise, and this year they are expected to go up a whopping five percent nationally. The average homeowners insurance premium this year will be $1,004.

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Category: National News, New Jersey News, News
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2 Escapees Caught, 2 Missing

By Dan Alexander 9 hours ago

Two prisoners who fled from a work detail in Wrightstown have both been captured.

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Category: New Jersey News, News
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Dharun Ravi Sentence: Prosecutors Plan Appeal, Students React [VIDEO]

By Stacy Proebstle 9 hours ago

It was a case that garnered worldwide attention, and that touched on issues such as anti-gay bullying, teen suicide and hate crimes.

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Category: New Jersey News, News
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Viewing For Motorcycle Accident Victim Thursday

By Jason Allentoff 9 hours ago

A viewing for the 24 year old Barnegat man who died after his motorcycle collided with an SUV driven by Ocean County Freeholder John "Jack" Kelly will be held this Thursday.

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Category: Ocean County News Tags: ,
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No Skate Park In Toms River. Well, Not Yet…

By Jason Allentoff 9 hours ago

There's a continued push to get a skate park built in Toms River Township and supporters are spreading the word at public meetings and on the web.

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Category: Ocean County News Tags: ,
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Tax Cut Compromise Possible, Says Assembly Budget Boss [AUDIO]

By Kevin McArdle 9 hours ago

Governor Chris Christie wants to cut income taxes by 10% for every New Jerseyan. Senate Democrats want to cut property taxes by 10% and Assembly Democrats have a plan they say can provide a 20% property tax cut for those who need it most.

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Category: New Jersey News, News, Political News
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Ocean Water Quality Off The Jersey Coast Is Great, According To The DEP [AUDIO]

By David Matthau 9 hours ago

If you’re planning to head down the shore for the upcoming Memorial Day long weekend, the unofficial start of the summer season, the quality of ocean water for swimming and fishing is great, according to state Department of Environmental Protection officials.

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Category: New Jersey News, News
SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft atop rocket Falcon 9 lifts off from Pad 40 of the Cape Canaveral (Roberto Gonzalez/Getty Images) SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft atop rocket Falcon 9 lifts off from Pad 40 of the Cape Canaveral (Roberto Gonzalez/Getty Images)

Private Rocket Blasts Off For Space Station [VIDEO]

By Townsquare News Network 9 hours ago

A commercial rocket has blasted off with a load of supplies for the International Space Station.

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Category: National News