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Police found a cache of weapons in the car of a Jersey City man who sought gunshot wound treatment in Bergen County, prosecutors said.
2 women were arrested for shoplifting more than $900 in cosmetics from a Bergen County drug store, police said.
The cast of a Broadway show will kick off live performances at Hoboken's free Arts and Music Festival this weekend. See the lineup below.
A chain of restaurants that serves up pancakes and unique brunch options will open in Paramus this month.
A teacher has been convicted of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old student at a Hudson County public school, prosecutors said.
Two Jersey City councilmen said federal officials detained a man in front of his child last week.
One of your neighbors is wealthier after purchasing a winning 'Colossal Crossword' lottery ticket on Friday in Bergen County.
Police in Bergen County are searching for a man who stole from Family Dollar, then pulled a knife on a worker who confronted him, they say.
Two men were charged with drug distribution after detectives saw a transaction on a Hoboken street, authorities said.
A man who killed his mother in Hudson County was sentenced to state prison last week.
Gallery Bergen and Nuna Yawar will host public meetings to solicit feedback on Monday.
A crash between a school bus and SUV tied up traffic for a time on the Garden State Parkway on Friday, state police said.
2 NJ Assembly candidates suggested pulling tax credits for networks that give in to political pressure.
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The 14th annual "All About Downtown" street fair runs for much of Saturday in Jersey City. Get the details here.
Festivals, concerts, and fireworks are happening in several Bergen County towns this weekend. Get details below.
Mahwah Day returns to town this weekend with a parade, dog show, fireworks, rides, music, food, and much more. Get details below.
Coffee with a Cop returns with refreshments this weekend in Mahwah. Attend and enjoy the Halloween decor at a local farm.
Enjoy concerts and performances from porches and a local park in Ridgewood this weekend.
Swift dropped the news on Friday that a "Life of a Showgirl" party is coming. Use the link below to find North Jersey showtimes, tickets.
A former FCC employee and current North Jersey politician blasted the suspension of comedian Jimmy Kimmel's late night ABC show.