news

sports

entertainment

obituaries

subscribe

June 22, 2021

Right Now in New Jersey: A.M. Edition

News

N.J. court halts release of video allegedly showing beatings at women’s prison after officer accused of assault sues

Releasing the footage could make it difficult to find impartial jurors, the officer's attorney said.

By Blake Nelson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Joe Atmonavage | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Read more

SUMMER SAVINGS SALE
Rate locked for one year! NJ.com All Digital Access

~~$120~~ $52

(cancel at anytime)

Subscribe now

News

Politics

Tax breaks, college tuition relief, help for renters. How N.J. will spend its big surplus.

The final budget expands a number of existing tax relief programs while also creating a new $500 tax rebate for certain low- and middle-income households.

By Samantha Marcus | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

MORE

Education

N.J. district reverses course, will add holiday names back onto school calendar

A public outcry followed the board's decision a few weeks ago to refer to all holidays as "Day Off" instead of by their names, like "Veterans Day."

By Chris Sheldon | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

MORE

Food And Dining

South Jersey pizzeria named 4th best in U.S.

Bricco Coal Fired Pizza in Westmont just scored a big accolade

By Jeremy Schneider | NJ Advance Media For NJ.com

MORE

See more news

Entertainment

Yankees

Trading places: Ex-Yankees star Alex Rodriguez rebounds from Jennifer Lopez by hanging with Ben Affleck’s former girlfriend

Former New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez and singer/actress Jennifer Lopez officially announced the end of their relationship in April.

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

MORE

Shopping Tips And Deals

Amazon gift card $10 credit: How to get the freebie on Prime Day 2021

A similar freebie was previously available for Amazon Prime members who purchased $10 worth of products from small businesses

By Nicolette Accardi | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

MORE

Entertainment

‘Jersey Shore’ star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro engaged to girlfriend Saffire Matos

Now everyone is getting hitched or in a relationship except for Vinny.

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

MORE

See more entertainment

Sports

Did Yankees save season with ‘look in the mirror?’ Gerrit Cole encouraged, but not convinced

By Randy Miller | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

How Mets’ Jacob deGrom felt in return to mound following another injury scare

By Chris Ryan | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

MLB rumors: Possible Yankees-Pirates Adam Frazier trade complicated by pair of competitors

By Mike Rosenstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

See more sports

Obituaries

Caplanis, John N.

John N. Caplanis Beloved husband and father John N. Caplanis 91, Beloved husband of Athanasia, loving father of Nicholas and James. Visitations: Tuesday June .....

DeSando Sr., Anthony J.

Anthony J. DeSando Sr. Anthony J. DeSando Sr. was called to be with his heavenly father on June 20th, 2021 after a short illness .....

Free, Irene M.

Irene M. Free Her 'hallmark' was her positive outlook; loved time with family, 95 Irene M. Free, age 95, of Edison, passed away peacefully .....

See more obituaries

Download Mobile App

Get the latest news and alerts on your phone or tablet