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“Humanity progresses not by a select few individuals in history, but it is done on the shoulders of those who came before,” Concha said. ...
The National Merit Scholarship program has released a list of semifinalists in New Jersey who will compete for a 4-year scholarship.
A Hoboken High School senior is the first National Merit Scholarship semifinalist from the school in several years.
A mayor of Bergen County and others are challenging a state law that forces them to come up with an affordable housing plan by next year.
What makes Steven a "Star Teacher" in Jersey City? His nominee says it's his passion.
The City of Hoboken today launched an online public survey for residents to provide input that will shape the future of the new skatepar ...
After a newspaper unmasked a North Jersey doctor as a supposed "catfisher" who seduced women online, her hospital is standing behind her.
A blaze damaged a home on Beveridge Road in Ridgewood on Tuesday.
Who were the 57 Hoboken community members lost in the terrorist acts of 9/11/2001? Hoboken will honor them Wednesday. Find out more.
A Lincoln Tunnel crash rerouted buses to train stations Tuesday morning, and then some NJ Transit trains were suspended due to wiring.
A tax deduction in place since 1913, for people paying high local and state taxes, may be capped, but NJ officials want to raise the amount.
“Humanity progresses not by a select few individuals in history, but it is done on the shoulders of those who came before,” Concha said. ...
Jersey City lost 38 residents on Sept. 11, 2001. The city will hold its annual ceremony with friends and family in the morning.
A Hoboken resident captured these stunning photos of the fireworks on the Hudson River, marking the end of Hoboken's last summer festival.
Bergen County lost more than 140 residents on Sept. 11, 2001. The county will hold its annual observance this week.
Two were uninjured after a storm caused a large tree to topple on a Wyckoff house. See photos and more information here.
The exhibition will open with a reception on September 26 and remain on view through Friday, December 20. For the gallery's latest hours ...
Pumpkin spice is not guaranteed, but lots of other fall things will be: Live music, crafts, carnival rides, produce, and a petting zoo.
The city of Hoboken and local media posted information about the Italian Festival fireworks, but New Yorkers were apparently alarmed.
Police in Hoboken headed to the west side of the city on Friday to attend to a "person found wounded," they said.
