A lethal day in Newark. Five killed in 48 hours. Gun violence in our cities is measurably down ... why is it rising in Newark? ...

Today's Garden State Express stories from Scotch Plains, Point Pleasant Beach and Galloway Township.

President Obama's sweeping "Clean Power Plan" is tough enough to either jolt states into acting on climate change. Or send them to court. Camden's on ...

Jenkinson's Sweet Shop on the boardwalk offers visitors candy coated apples, fudge, popcorn and more.

Funding to monitor and treat the first responders who risked their lives on Sept. 11 may dry up unless Congress reauthorizes the Zadroga Act, named ...

The African penguin population is declining in the wild, making them endangered. But at Jenkinson's Aquarium in Point Pleasant Beach, the birds are thriving.

Accused Bridgegate conspirators plead not guilty. What does it mean for a potential Christie presidential run? Is Port Authority reform back on track?

Those with businesses at the Jersey Shore are hiring help for the summer, typically their busiest season.

Does the punishment fit the crime? Why critics say Martell's Tiki Bar is getting off easy. A list that puts New Jersey near the top ...

Martell's Tiki Bar in Point Pleasant has agreed to a one-month suspension and a $500,000 fine after it allegedly served a drunk patron who drove ...

More dangerous crossings. Rahway River flood control. Bay Head's stalled beach replenishment. Could Liberty State Park be opened to developers? And women and heart disease: ...

Many in Bay Head haven't signed easements allowing for sand dunes to be built. They say the area has sand-covered boulders that prevent major storm ...

New Jersey fishing businesses damaged by Hurricane Sandy and saddled with lingering costs can apply to the DEP for grants of up to $10,000.

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and there are events going on throughout the state that will benefit organizations fighting domestic violence.

Battling for hearts and minds. Can Newark’s embattled school superintendent and new mayor find common ground? A transit alert for thousands of Garden State commuters. ...

Opponents of a seismic survey in the Atlantic Ocean are launching a campaign to stop it because they fear it will negatively impact marine life.

Late development in the Syrian crisis as a vote in London could stop the president in his tracks. We’ll hear what our U.S. Senate candidates ...

Gov. Chris Christie was again in Jersey Shore spots to promote the tourist area ahead of Labor Day weekend.

Women groups make a plea for earned sick pay. Gov. Christie signs gun control measures. And Ocean County business are surviving but not thriving.

Although many businesses in Jersey Shore towns in Ocean County are reporting reduced business this summer, they are optimistic for the future after recovering from ...