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N.J. Catholic School Duals preview, 2026: Schedule, matchups, title contenders
2+ week, 5+ day ago (363+ words) It's Year 3 of the N.J. Catholic School Duals at Christian Brothers in Lincroft on Friday and Saturday. It's one of the best two-day events of every season and it pits the best teams in the state against each other well in…...
Trump official attacks ‘deep-state’ journalist over explosive report: ‘Full steam ahead’
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (464+ words) FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino tore into New York Post columnist Miranda Devine after she released a blistering report about agency leadership from an alliance of retired and active-duty special agents and analysts. The internal report, published by Devine on…...
NJ Transit clears up confusion about ID’s for senior, disabled riders discounts
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (300+ words) Senior citizens and disabled riders get reduced fares on NJ Transit by showing proof of age or, in the case of people with disabilities, an NJ Transit ID card. But confusing information from the agency on social media alarmed some…...
N.J. man who helped scam $1.8M from senior citizens sentenced to prison
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (190+ words) A New Jersey man has been sentenced to six years and three months in federal prison for taking part in a scam that stole nearly $1.8 million from senior citizens. Pranav Patel, 33, worked as the "money mule" in the scheme, driving…...
Essex County honors seniors’ life stories in annual writing contest
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (275+ words) Eight local seniors were named winners of the 2025 Essex County Senior Citizen Legacies Writing Contest during a ceremony held last week at the Cherry Blossom Welcome Center in Branch Brook Park, Newark. The annual contest, which began in 1996, encourages older…...
Girls Lacrosse Top 20 for May 27: Preeminent teams gear up for deep state tourney runs
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (1375+ words) Katie Pierce (1, left) of Ocean City runs with the ball during girls lacrosse action against Holy Spirit, Thursday, April 10 2025, in Ocean City, N.J.Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com It's officially state tournament time. This week's Top 20 saw a…...
Report: Trump double-dealing is about to reach new heights — literally
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (373+ words) Cleared for takeoff: A $400 million gift to the president Report: Trump double-dealing is about to reach new heights " literally What do you give to a president who already has enriched himself and his family by an average of $1 billion per…...
N.J. man headed to prison for $1.5M scam targeting senior citizen
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (201+ words) A New Jersey man has been sentenced to four years in state prison for scamming a family friend who is a senior citizen out of more than $1.5 million. Elijah T. Ray, 25 of Elizabeth, ran the scheme ... A New Jersey man has…...
2 dead in fire at N.J. senior housing high-rise
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (97+ words) The fire was reported about 1:30 a.m. Thursday in Cullum Tower, a 17-story public housing apartment building in the 6000 block of Grand Avenue in North Bergen. 2 dead in fire at N.J. senior housing high-rise Two people died early Thursday after a fire swept…...
Essex County invites seniors to enter its 2025 Legacies Writing Contest
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (234+ words) Essex County invites senior citizens to participate in its annual Legacies Writing Contest. Seniors are encouraged to share their life stories, experiences and perspectives via written word. Essex County invites seniors to enter its 2025 Legacies Writing Contest Essex County invites…...