The seven-person jury in the high-profile Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard defamation trial announced its verdict Wednesday, naming Johnny Depp the winner, awarding him $15 million. The jury found Heard had defamed Depp in Heard’s op-ed in the Washington Po…
N.J. weather: Severe thunderstorm watch issued with 60 mph wind gusts, hail, heavy rain possible
With the threat of strong storms on the way, the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center have issued a severe thunderstorm watch for five counties in northern New Jersey. Forecasters say some of the storms that fire up Wednesday afternoon …
Johnny Depp trial reaches a verdict: How to watch without cable
The “Johhny Depp vs. Amber Heard” trial jurors have reached a verdict which will be announced at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1. Here’s how to watch a free livestream of the trial without cable. How to watch “The Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard Defamation Tri…
Man charged with robbing Exxon station at knifepoint
A 24-year-old man has been charged with robbing a Linden gas station at knifepoint last month, authorities said. Elijah Ali forced his way into the back room of an Exxon station on Routes 1 & 9 at 10:15 p.m. on May 1, Linden police said. Ali swung a kn…
Why Rutgers’ decision to go smoke-free is a good thing | Opinion
By Kevin R.J. Schroth I know firsthand the damage smoking can do to a person. My father — a marine, a judge, and a smoker — was the driving force behind my decision to become a lawyer, and later, a tobacco control lawyer. Like many smokers, he started …
Coffee is actually good for your health, study says. Here’s why
Despite popular notions saying that drinking coffee is bad for your health, it turns out the opposite is true, according to a recent study. The latest study published Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that coffee drinkers had a lower risk…
N.J. district renames Woodrow Wilson, Christopher Columbus schools
Two schools in Trenton named after Christopher Columbus and Woodrow Wilson will soon be known by new names. Starting July 1, Columbus Elementary School will become Dr. Crosby Copeland Jr. Elementary School and Wilson Elementary School will be known as …
Marcal Paper plant destroyed by massive fire will be site of new warehouse
Marcal Paper and a real estate developer said Tuesday they plan to build a multimillion dollar industrial building on the Bergen County site where thepaper factory was destroyed in a massive fire three years ago. The paper company and Crow Holdings Dev…
Duo charged in shooting death of 15-year-old N.J. high school student
Two men were accused of gunning down a 15-year-old Vineland High School student last week in the city, the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office announced Tuesday. Anthony Torres-Sanchez, of Vineland, was found shot at 1811 North Delsea Drive at 11:45 …
Jersey Shore town plagued by abandoned boats creates harbor master role
Like thousands of other Jersey Shore residents and visitors, City of Cape May Mayor Zachary Mullock took to the water on his boat over Memorial Day weekend to enjoy the beautiful weather. During his travels, he spotted a derelict and discarded vessel t…