Across New Jersey|News|
NJ Teacher’s Salaries Rise In NJ: See How Much Your District Pays
Median teacher salaries rose in New Jersey last year. See what your district pays.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
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Across New Jersey|News|
11-Vehicle Crash Closes Turnpike, College Student Abducted: NJ Weekend
Here are the headlines you may have missed from the weekend in New Jersey.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
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Feeling Crushed By Medical Bills? Discover A More Flexible Way To Regain Stability
Medical bills can overwhelm even the most prepared families, but there’s a way to ease the strain without adding steep monthly payments.
Across New Jersey|News|
6 NJ Zip Codes Among Priciest In The U.S., New Analysis Shows
PropertyShark listed the 100 most expensive zip codes in the U.S. based on closed-sale data, including these zip codes in New Jersey:
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
New Jersey Has Produced More Than 5,100 Peace Corps Volunteers, Agency Says
Dozens of New Jersey residents are currently serving in the U.S. Peace Corps. Here are the “top volunteer-producing states” for 2025.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
West Orange Man Paid Juveniles To Make Sexual Videos, Pleads Guilty To Porn Charges
Investigators found thousands of images and hundreds of videos depicting child pornography on his phone, prosecutors said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
'Scorecard' Grades NJ Lawmakers On Environmental Issues: Who Ranked Highest In 2025?
The New Jersey League of Conservation Voters has released its updated "scorecard" for Democratic and Republican state lawmakers.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, NJ|News|
Volunteer Woodbridge Firefighter Todd Howell Honored For 60 Years Of Service
Howell is most known for a rescue he made decades ago, in 1968, when he and others saved a three-year-old nearly killed in a house fire:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Nutley Kicks Off Large Sidewalk Construction Project Near Park Oval
The project will improve pedestrian safety, accessibility and street design along Franklin Avenue, officials said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
Scammers Impersonate Millburn Township Email Address: How To Spot A Fake
Don’t fall for the scam, Millburn officials say.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
ICE Raid In West Orange Is 'Disturbing,' New Jersey Lawmaker Says
President Trump has insisted that a crackdown is needed to push back against illegal immigration. Others say it's causing "fear and trauma."
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
Lawsuit Seeks $600K From Ocean City Mayor Over Wonderland Debt
The lawsuit claims that Mayor Jay Gillian owes $600K for a 2024 court judgment regarding the shuttered Wonderland Pier.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
Dozens Of NJ Teachers Back Immigrant Trust Act: ‘Things Are Not Normal’
Supporters say the Immigrant Trust Act is a “must-pass” bill. But some Republican critics argue that the proposed law is “crazy.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Long Branch-Eatontown, NJ|News|
Gov. Murphy Calls Monmouth Medical Center Relocating To Tinton Falls A 'Win-Win,' Supports The Move
"You can't split a (hospital) license, so there has to be a real sober assessment of the facts," said Murphy of why he supports the move.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
New Brunswick, NJ|News|
Water Main Break Monday Shuts Down New Brunswick Streets
The aging water lines — often more than 100 years old — that run under New Jersey streets can break when temperatures dip below freezing.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|News|
Mail Stolen From USPS Truck In Livingston, Police Say
Another Essex County town has reported a theft from a mail truck. Here's the latest.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Verona-Cedar Grove, NJ|News|
Verona Police Updates: Awards, Retirements, New Officer, Return To 600 Bloomfield Ave
The Verona Police Department thanked a retiring lieutenant and a longtime crossing guard for their service.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|News|
Secaucus Police Blotter, Dec. 8 - Dec. 14
Released by Secaucus Police, all of last week's arrests:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
7 West Orange Police Officers Promoted, New Chief Sworn-In
The ceremony saw the swearing-in of West Orange’s new police chief, Matthew Feula. Seven local officers received promotions.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Maplewood, NJ|News|
2 Attempted Home Burglaries Reported In Maplewood: Police
Two attempted home burglaries were reported in the township last week, Maplewood police say.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Maplewood, NJ|News|
Man Exposes Himself, Urinates In Front Of Woman In Maplewood: Police
A man was issued a summons after he allegedly exposed himself to a woman and urinated in front of her, police said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
NJ Man Hits Cop With Car In Newark, Drives Away: Police
Police found and arrested the suspect. Here’s what happened, authorities say.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|News|
Historic Homes Light Up Ocean City's Holiday Season
The annual tour of some of Ocean City's oldest homes gives a glimpse into the rich local history of the island that some may be unaware of.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, NJ|News|
Carteret Releases New Photos Of How Its Ferry Terminal Will Look
The ferry terminal will be built on a brownfield site that used to be owned by DuPont chemical company next to Carteret Waterfront Park.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
