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Post-Christmas storm to slam N.J. with up to 8 inches of snow, ice. Latest forecast maps.
Weather
Post-Christmas storm to slam N.J. with up to 8 inches of snow, ice. Latest forecast maps.
Widespread travel disruptions are expected with heavy snow falling Friday night into Saturday morning across most of New Jersey.
Advance Local Express Desk
Crossbow attack kills N.J. father walking down the street. ‘We are completely shattered.’
Hudson County
Crossbow attack kills N.J. father walking down the street. ‘We are completely shattered.’
A 45-year-old Harrison man was killed in Kearny Saturday after he was shot by a stranger with a crossbow, according to court documents.
Rebecca Heath
Beloved family-owned N.J. pizzeria announces heartbreaking closure after 29 years
Bergen County
Beloved family-owned N.J. pizzeria announces heartbreaking closure after 29 years
The Bergen County pizzeria owners said the closure is 'out of our hands' in 'heartbroken' message to customers.
Advance Local Express Desk
Lawyer won 2 trials for cop. Now this N.J. city won’t pay his $175K bill, suit claims
Mercer County
Lawyer won 2 trials for cop. Now this N.J. city won’t pay his $175K bill, suit claims
Jerome Ballarotto defended former police officer Anthony Villanueva twice - but the city has not paid his legal fees.
Kevin Shea
    I had horrible stains in my shower, and this mold remover from Amazon got rid of them all
    Shopping Tips and Deals
    I had horrible stains in my shower, and this mold remover from Amazon got rid of them all
    I’d seen the Active Seal & Grout Mold Stain Remover all over Amazon and TikTok so I decided to give it a shot.
    Ana Suarez
    Boys & girls winter track Fab 50s for Dec. 24
    High School Sports
    Boys & girls winter track Fab 50s for Dec. 24
    Find out who headlined the second boys and girls Fab 50 rankings of the 2025-26 indoor track season.
    Greg Patuto

    Latest

    N.J.'s 99 greatest restaurants

    The ultimate statewide dining guide

    Details here

    Dear Abby: My father-in-law’s attitude toward me has shifted from rude to downright hostile
    Advice
    Dear Abby: My father-in-law’s attitude toward me has shifted from rude to downright hostile
    Abigail Van Buren
    Is Dunkin’ open on Christmas 2025? Store hours for Dec. 25
    Business
    Is Dunkin’ open on Christmas 2025? Store hours for Dec. 25
    Victoria Rosenthal

    News

    What grocery stores are open on Christmas 2025? Aldi hours, ShopRite hours, Wegmans hours
    Business
    What grocery stores are open on Christmas 2025? Aldi hours, ShopRite hours, Wegmans hours
    Most grocery stores will be closed on Christmas Day 2025, but a few will remain open with modified hours for the holiday
    Katherine Rodriguez
      Is Dollar Tree open on Christmas? Dollar store hours for Dec. 25 & everything to know before you go
      Business
      Is Dollar Tree open on Christmas? Dollar store hours for Dec. 25 & everything to know before you go
      Victoria Rosenthal
      News
      Trump told a Fox News host that the massive White House ballroom is ‘a monument to myself’
      Nick Moyle
      Introduced with fanfare in 2019, Port Authority pulls the plug on electric airport buses
      News
      Introduced with fanfare in 2019, Port Authority pulls the plug on electric airport buses
      Larry Higgs
      Business
      Popular whiskey maker closing Kentucky distillery in 2026. Here’s why
      Katherine Rodriguez
      News
      N.J. court to prison system: find out what happened to this inmate’s TV
      Kevin Shea
      Jersey Cash 5 jackpot worth $255K won by single ticket sold at gas station
      Lottery
      Jersey Cash 5 jackpot worth $255K won by single ticket sold at gas station
      Advance Local Express Desk
      Mercer County
      N.J. city transforming its streets into Revolutionary War battlefields just days after Christmas
      Advance Local Express Desk
      Business
      Dollar General Christmas Eve hours: What to know before you go to the store
      Victoria Rosenthal
      What restaurants are open on Christmas 2025? All the fast food places and restaurants open on Dec. 25
      Business
      What restaurants are open on Christmas 2025? All the fast food places and restaurants open on Dec. 25
      Katherine Rodriguez
      Middlesex County
      N.J. man charged with stabbing to death his girlfriend, a former Broadway actress
      Victoria Gladstone
      Cape May County
      Jersey Shore tram car getting a 2nd life after decades of service
      Advance Local Express Desk
      Jersey Shore mayor’s bankruptcy filing reveals nearly $6 million in debt
      Cape May County
      Jersey Shore mayor’s bankruptcy filing reveals nearly $6 million in debt
      Eric Conklin
      Cape May County
      This popular Jersey Shore restaurant just sold at auction after months of suspense
      Advance Local Express Desk
      Business
      Are banks closed on Dec. 26, 2025?
      Katherine Rodriguez
      Is the post office open on Friday, Dec. 26? Does the mail run?
      Business
      Is the post office open on Friday, Dec. 26? Does the mail run?
      Katherine Rodriguez
      Bergen County
      Beloved N.J. diner getting 2nd chance at life after sudden closure
      Advance Local Express Desk

      Sports

      NFL Draft 2026: Here’s how much value Giants could expect to get for No. 1 pick
      Giants
      NFL Draft 2026: Here’s how much value Giants could expect to get for No. 1 pick
      Will the Giants pick first overall in 2026?
      Darryl Slater
        Villanova’s Willard rips NCAA as ‘clueless’ after latest signing
        Seton Hall
        Villanova’s Willard rips NCAA as ‘clueless’ after latest signing
        Adam Zagoria
        High School Sports
        All-State guard’s buzzer-beater saves N.J.’s No. 1 basketball team from upset
        Brandon Gould
        Hall of Fame QB, now 64, thinks he can still play: ‘I absolutely feel confident’
        Pro & College Sports
        Hall of Fame QB, now 64, thinks he can still play: ‘I absolutely feel confident’
        Adam Zagoria
        Eagles
        Ex-Eagles player has already sold last year’s Super Bowl ring
        Chris Franklin
        Eagles
        Struggling Eagles player opens up about benching: ‘I’m not perfect’
        Cayden Steele
        Who’s lighting it up? Statewide stat leaders in girls basketball for Dec. 24
        High School Sports
        Who’s lighting it up? Statewide stat leaders in girls basketball for Dec. 24
        Lauren Knego
        Eagles
        Eagles face a major decision about star player’s future that could reshape their offense
        Cayden Steele
        High School Sports
        Who’s lighting it up?: Boys basketball stats leaders by group, Dec. 24
        Kevin Minnick
        Boys basketball Non-Public season stats leaders, Dec. 24
        High School Sports
        Boys basketball Non-Public season stats leaders, Dec. 24
        Kevin Minnick
        High School Sports
        Girls indoor track Fab 50 for Dec. 24
        Greg Patuto
        High School Sports
        Maxwell Football Club recognizes 55 N.J. players with Mini Max award
        Kevin Minnick
        Boys basketball Group 1 season stats leaders, Dec. 24
        High School Sports
        Boys basketball Group 1 season stats leaders, Dec. 24
        Kevin Minnick
        High School Sports
        Boys Bowling Top 20: New No. 1 team emerges heading into the holiday break
        Steven Bassin
        High School Sports
        Boys indoor track Fab 50, Dec. 24: Major early‑season shifts emerge
        Bakari Tice
        N.J.’s Swimmers of The Week in all 12 conferences, Dec. 17-23
        High School Sports
        N.J.’s Swimmers of The Week in all 12 conferences, Dec. 17-23
        Corey Annan
        High School Sports
        Boys basketball Group 2 season stats leaders, Dec. 24
        Kevin Minnick

        Life

        Check your Christmas stockings now: FDA issues urgent recall on chocolate that has already caused an allergic reaction
        Food & Dining
        Check your Christmas stockings now: FDA issues urgent recall on chocolate that has already caused an allergic reaction
        This brand of milk chocolate is being recalled right around the Christmas holiday. Here's why
        Katherine Rodriguez
          When does ‘High Potential’ season 2 come back?
          Entertainment
          When does ‘High Potential’ season 2 come back?
          Sara Donnellan
          TV Streaming
          Cal vs. Hawaii free live stream (12/24/25): Watch Hawaii Bowl online | Time, TV channel
          Joey Chandler
          Hints from Heloise: Tis the season to forgive, even if you can’t forget
          Entertainment
          Hints from Heloise: Tis the season to forgive, even if you can’t forget
          Hints from Heloise
          Entertainment
          Singer of beloved Christmas hit dies just days before holiday
          Christopher Burch
          Food & Dining
          Check your freezers, medicine cabinets and garages for these 4 recalls
          Katherine Rodriguez
          Word of the Day: ‘incandescent’ — when you’re admiring Christmas lights, here’s a word you should know
          Entertainment
          Word of the Day: ‘incandescent’ — when you’re admiring Christmas lights, here’s a word you should know
          Katherine Rodriguez
          Mosaic
          How a snowstorm miracle turned this Christmas production into a 15-year community phenomenon
          Ande Richards
          Entertainment
          Former ‘Sopranos’ actor indicted on attempted murder charge in N.J. road rage case
          Eric Conklin
          Do you have the mystery ‘2025 throat virus’ going around? Here’s what it could be.
          Health
          Do you have the mystery ‘2025 throat virus’ going around? Here’s what it could be.
          Jackie Roman
          Mosaic
          At Newark high school’s student-run salon, cutting is in the curriculum
          Jessie Gómez
          Entertainment
          Popular actor known for role in one of TV’s greatest shows dead at 46
          Christopher Burch
          Elizabeth landlords challenge $20 rent control cap in ongoing legal battle
          Mosaic
          Elizabeth landlords challenge $20 rent control cap in ongoing legal battle
          Ande Richards
          Entertainment
          Word of the Day: ‘yuletide’ — when you’re listening to carols this holiday season, here’s a word to know
          Katherine Rodriguez
          Entertainment
          Legendary rock star goes off on Trump: ‘Disgusting human being’
          Lauren Musni
          Nordstrom Rack has UGG Tasman, Tazz & more slippers on sale for cheaper than ever
          Shopping Tips and Deals
          Nordstrom Rack has UGG Tasman, Tazz & more slippers on sale for cheaper than ever
          Dawn Magyar
          Food & Dining
          N.J.’s best new Greek restaurant transports diners to Santorini. Don’t miss the octopus! | Review
          Christopher Burch