Hi! I'm a lifelong New Jersey resident who grew up in Matawan/Aberdeen, Freehold, and Old Bridge. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in the 1990s. After college, I spent 20 years as a beat reporter and editor at a newspaper chain in Hudson County, and have written for the Washington Post and Atlantic.com. I've also published two novels, one of which was adapted into a nerdy romantic comedy that's currently streaming on Netflix (called Carrie Pilby). I believe in the power of local journalism to do so much good in large and small ways. Reach me at caren.lissner@patch.com
At the Ferris Invitational, the Redwings dominated pool play with an 8-0 record before defeating Kearny in the championship.
A man and woman saw a film at a Bergen County mall, then were attacked by a trio when they got to their car, police said.
A Jersey City man, 79, was seriously injured in a fire on Saturday, prosecutors said.
A North Jersey actor who's appeared on the "Sopranos" gave a play-by-play of the night he stopped a woman from being abducted near his home.
A 2-alarm fire destroyed the top floor of a home in Jersey City Heights Sunday night.
After the city failed to comply with an order to reinstate Hoboken's fire chief, both mayoral candidates blasted Mayor Ravi Bhalla.
Mayor Ravi Bhalla, Public Safety Director Ken Ferrante, and Fire Chief Anton Peskens announced updates.
Police charged a man with trafficking and promoting prostitution this week after they saw a woman go from his car to a Bergen County hotel.
Years ago, Hoboken athletes were engaged in a fierce rivalry...in Vermont. Dennis Sevano shares the story.
A Bergen County town will hear applications next month on four new stores, including Trader Joe's. Residents have questions.
As Hoboken slides toward a Dec. 2 mayor/council runoff, here are the final vote totals from Election Day.
A popular Jersey City farmer's market ends this weekend, but something will soon replace it.
Dini Ajmani, a former NJ and federal treasury official, launched a first-time bid for Hoboken mayor this year. Here are 5 things she learned
A hiker found a man dead at a Bergen County nature preserve Thursday afternoon, prosecutors said.
A third Bergen County town has warned residents about mail thefts this week, even after 2 arrests last month.
A NJ shopping/entertainment complex had to be evacuated because of a fire in a dumpster, a spokesperson confirmed.
A Hackensack man sexually assaulted a child on more than one occasion, said prosecutors.
A driver ran a red light and smashed into a police car near Route 17 in Bergen County, sending both drivers to the hospital, police said.
A North Jersey pizzeria will again give away complete turkey dinners on Thanskgiving for anyone who needs one.
Due to an Amtrak issue, some NJ Transit trains to and from Penn Station would terminate in Hoboken, the agency said.
