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N.J. may get rare view of Northern Lights glowing in night sky
Weather
N.J. may get rare view of Northern Lights glowing in night sky
Experts say the colorful sky show could be triggered by a strong geomagnetic storm, and the lights might be visible as far south as the Carolinas.
Len Melisurgo
    N.J. must get tougher on nursing home operators that put seniors at risk, long-awaited report says
    Supporters flock to Wildwood ahead of Trump’s beachfront rally
    Supporters flock to Wildwood ahead of Trump’s beachfront rally
    The rally will be held on a section of the beach near 3601 Boardwalk, between Morey’s Piers and Adventure Pier.
    Nicolas FernandesEric Conklin
    N.J. man arrested after allegedly physically, sexually abusing 2 children
    Bergen County
    N.J. man arrested after allegedly physically, sexually abusing 2 children
    A Bergen County man was arrested and charged with physically and sexually assaulting multiple children, authorities said.
    Matthew Enuco
    Prom 2024: Cherokee High School (66 PHOTOS)
    Prom 2024: Cherokee High School (66 PHOTOS)
    Subscribers get free photo downloads. Find all our prom coverage at nj.com/prom.
    Patti Sapone
    17 last-minute gifts to order from Amazon for delivery by Mother’s Day 2024
    Shopping Tips and Deals
    17 last-minute gifts to order from Amazon for delivery by Mother’s Day 2024
    Don't wait any longer to buy a gift for your mom for Mother's Day 2024. These last-minute ideas can still be ordered from Amazon for delivery by ...
    Dawn Magyar
    Controversial N.J. charter school powerhouse abruptly pulls out of state athletic association
    High School Sports
    Controversial N.J. charter school powerhouse abruptly pulls out of state athletic association
    The team won this year's Group 1 state championship.
    Matthew Stanmyre

    Latest

    Celebrity chef dishes on his 2 N.J. restaurants

    Details on top items and what makes each spot unique

    The story, in Mosaic

    Walmart closings 2024: See the full list
    Walmart closings 2024: See the full list
    Katherine Rodriguez
    Dear Annie: I’m reluctant to meet my brother’s girlfriend, who made a hurtful comment about me
    Advice
    Dear Annie: I’m reluctant to meet my brother’s girlfriend, who made a hurtful comment about me
    Annie Lane

    News

    Former staffer mercilessly drags GOP congresswoman
    Politics
    Former staffer mercilessly drags GOP congresswoman
    She was having none of it.
    Matt Arco
      Some riders furious as NJ Transit plans to invalidate tickets sold with no expiration date
      Some riders furious as NJ Transit plans to invalidate tickets sold with no expiration date
      Larry Higgs
      Politics
      Lots of people are running for the late Donald Payne Jr.’s N.J. seat in Congress. Here’s the list.
      Brent Johnson
      Woman sentenced in bloody killing of her 87-year-old father and his girlfriend
      Ocean County
      Woman sentenced in bloody killing of her 87-year-old father and his girlfriend
      Matthew Enuco
      Monmouth County
      N.J. mall spending $500M to rip off its roof, developer says
      Jackie Roman
      ExxonMobil to close huge N.J. facility as part of consolidation plan
      Sarah F. Griffin
      Bear spotted wandering through N.J. town
      Passaic County
      Bear spotted wandering through N.J. town
      Jeff Goldman
      News
      N.J. truck driver killed in crash on Garden State Parkway
      Jeff Goldman
      Lottery
      Powerball ticket worth $100K sold at N.J. convenience store
      Jeff Goldman
      Motorcyclist killed in collision with deer on N.J. road
      Ocean County
      Motorcyclist killed in collision with deer on N.J. road
      Jeff Goldman
      Cape May County
      N.J. mom charged in death of her 6-month-old son
      Jeff Goldman
      Chicken chain backed by Shaquille O’Neal to open first N.J. restaurant at this popular mall
      Sarah F. Griffin
      Jersey City teen charged with gun at Hoboken housing complex building
      Hudson County
      Jersey City teen charged with gun at Hoboken housing complex building
      Ron Zeitlinger
      Judge rejects motion to dismiss whistleblower lawsuit that could cost CarePoint Health tens of millions
      Ron Zeitlinger
      Hunterdon County
      Woman indicted in fatal stabbing of 66-year-old man at N.J. home they shared
      Nicolas Fernandes
      N.J. youth, 18 at the time, convicted of murder on street corner
      Essex County
      N.J. youth, 18 at the time, convicted of murder on street corner
      Steve Strunsky
      Animal control officer charged with animal cruelty had history of complaints, N.J. neighbors say
      Brianna Kudisch

      Sports

      Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves FREE LIVE STREAM (5/10/24): Watch NBA Playoffs game online | Time, TV, channel
      Pro & College Sports
      Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves FREE LIVE STREAM (5/10/24): Watch NBA Playoffs game online | Time, TV, channel
      The Denver Nuggets face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, May 10, 2024 (5/10/24) at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
      Gabriel Trevino
        Yankees’ Clarke Schmidt makes another statement in win that Clay Holmes almost blew
        Yankees’ Clarke Schmidt makes another statement in win that Clay Holmes almost blew
        Randy Miller
        Yankees
        Ex-Yankees bust Clint Frazier has found another team to salvage baseball career
        Gabriel Trevino
        What channel is the Edmonton Oilers vs. Vancouver Canucks game tonight (5/10/24)? FREE LIVE STREAM, Time, TV, Channel for Stanley Cup Playoffs
        Pro & College Sports
        What channel is the Edmonton Oilers vs. Vancouver Canucks game tonight (5/10/24)? FREE LIVE STREAM, Time, TV, Channel for Stanley Cup Playoffs
        Cayden Steele
        Mets slugger is continuing troubling ‘trend’ rival warned about last season
        Jimmy Hascup
        Pro & College Sports
        Caitlin Clark to new Eagles player: You can’t beat me one-on-one
        Joey Chandler
        Yankees send reliever with 1.42 ERA down to Triple-A, making room for return of injured arm
        Yankees
        Yankees send reliever with 1.42 ERA down to Triple-A, making room for return of injured arm
        Max Goodman
        Pro & College Sports
        Is the Baltimore Orioles game on TV tonight vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks? | FREE live stream, time, TV, channel for MLB Friday Night Baseball
        Gabriel Trevino
        Yankees
        Yankees, Gerrit Cole have tentative return plan in works | ‘He’s chomping at the bit!’
        Randy Miller
        Gleyber Torres’ replacement may be among Yankees’ 4 under-the-radar prospects
        Yankees
        Gleyber Torres’ replacement may be among Yankees’ 4 under-the-radar prospects
        Randy Miller
        Pro & College Sports
        Ex-MLB first-round pick dies suddenly at 43
        Jimmy Hascup
        Mets
        Injured Mets reliever to be evaluated by doctors | return 'not close,' says manager
        Manuel Gómez
        Los Angeles Angels vs. Kansas City Royals LIVE STREAM (5/10/24): Watch MLB on Apple TV+ | Time, TV, channel
        Pro & College Sports
        Los Angeles Angels vs. Kansas City Royals LIVE STREAM (5/10/24): Watch MLB on Apple TV+ | Time, TV, channel
        Gabriel Trevino
        Pro & College Sports
        Boston Bruins vs. Florida Panthers FREE LIVE STREAM (5/10/24): Watch Game 3 of Stanley Cup Playoffs online | Time, TV, channel
        Cayden Steele
        Pro & College Sports
        Is the Los Angeles Angels game on TV tonight vs. the Kansas City Royals? | FREE live stream, time, TV, channel for MLB Friday Night Baseball
        Gabriel Trevino
        Irvington’s playoff status in doubt after SFC vacates 5 wins for ineligible players
        High School Sports
        Irvington’s playoff status in doubt after SFC vacates 5 wins for ineligible players
        Joe Zedalis
        Pro & College Sports
        What channel is the Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves game on today (5/10/24)? | FREE LIVE STREAM, time, TV, channel for NBA Playoffs game
        Gabriel Trevino

        Life

        Legendary country music songwriter dead at 82
        Entertainment
        Legendary country music songwriter dead at 82
        He wrote for Reba McEntire, George Strait, George Jones, the Judds and more
        Saleah Blancaflor
          Classic rock legend placed under conservatorship due to inability to ‘make his own healthcare decisions’
          Entertainment
          Classic rock legend placed under conservatorship due to inability to ‘make his own healthcare decisions’
          Katherine RodriguezVictoria Rosenthal
          Entertainment
          Westminster dog show 2024: Time, channel, free streaming schedule, best in show
          Amy Kuperinsky
          Legendary rock band’s last classic-era member dead at 75
          Entertainment
          Legendary rock band’s last classic-era member dead at 75
          Saleah Blancaflor
          Inside the 1st N.J. shop to offer bubble tea flights, an epic spring treat
          Lauren Musni
          Entertainment
          N.J. Broadway veteran dead after being struck by train. Theater community mourns.
          Amy Kuperinsky
          Legendary singer extends restraining order against son days after major milestone
          Entertainment
          Legendary singer extends restraining order against son days after major milestone
          Christopher Burch
          Shopping Tips and Deals
          Stanley quietly launched a new Quencher tumbler color and it’s already a classic
          Dawn Magyar
          Entertainment
          Iconic ‘90s TV star finally gets married, to NFL team owner’s niece
          Christopher Burch
          New N.J. restaurant is a must for Caribbean eats and party jams | Review
          New N.J. restaurant is a must for Caribbean eats and party jams | Review
          Saleah Blancaflor
          Entertainment
          Richie Sambora wishes he would’ve quit Bon Jovi sooner
          Saleah Blancaflor
          Entertainment
          80s rock legend face-plants during New Jersey concert
          Saleah Blancaflor
          Nordstrom Rack is having a big ‘Flash Sale’ on Saucony sneakers with up to 73% off
          Shopping Tips and Deals
          Nordstrom Rack is having a big ‘Flash Sale’ on Saucony sneakers with up to 73% off
          Dawn Magyar
          Entertainment
          See Julianne Moore, John Turturro filming Pedro Almodóvar movie in N.J.
          Amy Kuperinsky
          Shopping Tips and Deals
          Amazon is having a sale on the Apple AirPods Max headphones that’s as good as Black Friday
          Dawn Magyar
          This last-minute Mother’s Day find bought 10,000 times last month might end up being mom’s best gift ever
          Shopping Tips and Deals
          This last-minute Mother’s Day find bought 10,000 times last month might end up being mom’s best gift ever
          Danielle Halibey
          Food & Dining
          Planters nuts recall: If you have these nuts, discard them or return them to your store for a refund
          Katherine Rodriguez