Doctor Sentenced in Murder Plot, Downtown WiFi Zone Explored in Top Local Headlines

Englewood Doctor Sentenced to 9 Years in Murder-for-Hire Plot

An Englewood doctor was sentenced Friday to nine years in state prison in a murder-for-hire plot targeting his lover and ex-business partner, prosecutors said. 

Englewood Exploring Downtown Public WiFi Zone

The Englewood Economic Development Corporation hopes to launch a pilot program over the summer to test whether offering free public WiFi downtown would attract out-of-town customers to city businesses.

Council Green Lights James Street Redevelopment

The council on Wednesday voted unanimously to re-zone a section of James Street that will allow for an expansion of ShopRite and raze blighted properties nearby.

Englewood Trolley Funding Cut From Budget; Future of Service Uncertain

Englewood City Council will not fund the trolley service in this year's budget, leaving its future in the hands of the Board of Education.

Dwight Morrow High Bests 93% of Peer Group in SAT Scores

More Dwight Morrow High School students reached the state's SAT benchmarks than 93 percent of their school group peers, according to the Christie administration's 2011-2012 School Performance Reports.

Former Englewood Cliffs Banker Admits Loan Scam

An Englewood Cliffs man and former bank executive admitted Thursday to conspiring to commit bank fraud in a scheme to obtain a $1.5 million residential real estate loan for a client, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. 

Board of Ed Candidates Spar Over Future of District as Election Nears

An election Tuesday, April 16, will decide who claims three open seats on the Englewood Board of Education.

New Asian Restaurant Coming to Englewood

Pan-Asian restaurant Tani, based in Glen Rock, is opening a second location in Englewood.

Alleged 'James Bond Gang' Burglars Indicted

Three alleged thieves linked to Bergen County's "James Bond Gang" were indicted this week in Sussex County on charges stemming from a burglary in Sparta, the New Jersey Herald reported Thursday. 

Man accused in Englewood Cliffs killing is planning to appeal his murder conviction.

Englewood Swears in Firefighter

Robert Chase, a former dispatcher, was sworn in as a probationary firefighter Wednesday night.

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