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Top N.J. lawmaker demands state investigation into school empire paying ‘outrageous’ salaries
Top N.J. lawmaker demands state investigation into school empire paying ‘outrageous’ salaries
The calls come days after an NJ Advance Media investigation into the growing charter school network.
Matthew Stanmyre
    Education
    Teacher sexually assaulted students at N.J. Catholic school in 1980s, lawsuits allege
    Jersey Shore town bans digging large holes, burying people in sand
    Jersey Shore town bans digging large holes, burying people in sand
    The 'fun' beach activity can be very dangerous, officials said. At least one person has died, and two more were rescued, in sand collapses in recent ...
    Katie Kausch
    The 31 highest paid superintendents in N.J. for 2024. See who makes $254K+.
    The 31 highest paid superintendents in N.J. for 2024. See who makes $254K+.
    The average full-time superintendent makes over $190,000 in New Jersey, new data released by the state Department of Education shows.
    Katie Kausch
      N.J. fire chief caught on video vandalizing vehicle parked near firehouse
      N.J. fire chief caught on video vandalizing vehicle parked near firehouse
      Arbor Hose Chief Joshua Scolnick is charged with third-degree criminal mischief.
      Jeff Goldman
      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
      Halfway Heroes: Girls lacrosse midseason awards for 2024
      Halfway Heroes: Girls lacrosse midseason awards for 2024
      A look at the best of the first half of the 2024 girls lacrosse season.
      Lauren KnegoBrian Bobal

      Latest

      Celebrity chef dishes on his 2 N.J. restaurants

      Details on top items and what makes each spot unique

      The story, in Mosaic

      Legendary rock and punk producer dead at 61
      Entertainment
      Legendary rock and punk producer dead at 61
      Bobby Olivier
      N.J. man gets 2 life terms plus 50 years for repeated rape of 3 daughters
      N.J. man gets 2 life terms plus 50 years for repeated rape of 3 daughters
      Steve Strunsky

      News

      Dog killer Kristi Noem waves the white flag
      Politics
      Dog killer Kristi Noem waves the white flag
      Noem was once considered a potential running mate for Donald Trump.
      Matt Arco
        Dirty N.J. river inches closer to a mega-cleanup. Emphasis on inches.
        Dirty N.J. river inches closer to a mega-cleanup. Emphasis on inches.
        Steven Rodas
        Passaic
        N.J. cop who led ‘robbery squad’ agrees to pay back 200K
        Richard Cowen
        Cops search for suspects who assaulted 2 boys at N.J. basketball court
        Cops search for suspects who assaulted 2 boys at N.J. basketball court
        Nicolas Fernandes
        Former N.J. law firm CFO with taste for luxury vacations pleads guilty to $1.5M embezzlement
        Ted Sherman
        Politics
        Trump scores massive court victory
        Matt Arco
        Mom delivers baby in car hours before defending her Rutgers doctoral thesis
        Education
        Mom delivers baby in car hours before defending her Rutgers doctoral thesis
        Tina Kelley
        Business
        Sam Ash Music is shuttering all locations. See the full list, including 2 N.J. stores
        Katherine Rodriguez
        Body found in an N.J. marsh was actually a lifelike doll, cops say
        Eric Conklin
        Pedestrian struck and killed by NJ Transit train in Essex County
        Essex
        Pedestrian struck and killed by NJ Transit train in Essex County
        Jeff Goldman
        News
        Did you place a Panera order? You may be eligible for a settlement.
        Karin Price Mueller
        Essex
        Baby, grandfather killed by falling tree at N.J. home ID’d
        Anthony G. Attrino
        Woman killed in 2-vehicle crash in Morris County is ID’d
        Morris
        Woman killed in 2-vehicle crash in Morris County is ID’d
        Jeff Goldman
        N.J. child care worker charged with assaulting toddler
        Jeff Goldman
        Morris
        Multiple people injured in N.J. crash, investigators say
        Chris Sheldon
        Former Hoboken director attacks Bhalla administration’s ethics in fiery lawsuit
        Former Hoboken director attacks Bhalla administration’s ethics in fiery lawsuit
        Teri West
        Politics
        MAGA crackpot known for crass tweets outdoes himself
        Matt Arco

        Sports

        Yankees outfielder loves Aaron Boone, and admits ending with former manager ‘sucks’
        Yankees outfielder loves Aaron Boone, and admits ending with former manager ‘sucks’
        New York Yankees outfielder has no hard feelings toward former manager
        Joey Chandler
          What channel is the New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros game on today (5/8/24)? | FREE LIVE STREAM, time, TV, channel for MLB game
          Yankees
          What channel is the New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros game on today (5/8/24)? | FREE LIVE STREAM, time, TV, channel for MLB game
          Gabriel Trevino
          Who are N.J.’s top girls lacrosse sophomore? Our picks, your votes!
          Brian Bobal
          New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros FREE LIVE STREAM (5/8/24): Watch MLB game on Amazon Prime online | Time, TV, channel
          Yankees
          New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros FREE LIVE STREAM (5/8/24): Watch MLB game on Amazon Prime online | Time, TV, channel
          Gabriel Trevino
          Ex-Yankees, Mets pitcher declined multiple offers to return to MLB
          Bridget Hyland
          Yankees still have baseball’s best bullpen with these reinforcements nearing return
          Max Goodman
          How to watch Knicks vs. Pacers online: Game 2 live stream, TV, time, channel
          Knicks
          How to watch Knicks vs. Pacers online: Game 2 live stream, TV, time, channel
          Gabriel Trevino
          Pro & College Sports
          Boston Bruins vs. Florida Panthers FREE LIVE STREAM (5/8/24): Watch 2nd round of Stanley Cup Playoffs online | Time, TV, channel
          Cayden Steele
          Ex-Yankees first baseman, NJ native, gets MLB call with team that cut him twice this season
          Gabriel Trevino
          Traded Mets infielder already gets dumped
          Traded Mets infielder already gets dumped
          Bridget Hyland
          High School Sports
          Back to where it all started: Renewed Hackensack advances to Bergen quarterfinals
          PJ Potter
          NJSIAA takes next steps toward punishing unruly fans and ejected coaches
          Jake Aferiat
          Yankees’ phenom starts rehab assignment with bang, but future in pinstripes is uncertain
          Yankees’ phenom starts rehab assignment with bang, but future in pinstripes is uncertain
          Max Goodman
          Volleyball coaches react to NJSIAA’s gradual phase-in of best-of-5 match format
          Donovan Hugel
          High School Sports
          Girls Lacrosse photos: No. 2 Morristown vs. Mountain Lakes, May 8, 2024
          Lauren Knego
          Giants add QB who could steal Tommy DeVito’s job — and maybe more
          Giants
          Giants add QB who could steal Tommy DeVito’s job — and maybe more
          Todderick Hunt
          Wrestling realignment changes, longer volleyball matches & more from NJSIAA meeting
          Jake Aferiat

          Life

          Legendary classic rock singer rips fans who take selfies. ‘I’m not a backdrop.’
          Entertainment
          Legendary classic rock singer rips fans who take selfies. ‘I’m not a backdrop.’
          Using artists for selfie backgrounds at concerts affects the performance, they said
          Saleah Blancaflor
            Legendary singer extends restraining order against son days after major milestone
            Legendary singer extends restraining order against son days after major milestone
            Christopher Burch
            Entertainment
            80s rock legend face-plants during New Jersey concert
            Saleah Blancaflor
            The best charcoal to buy for grilling in 2024, according to reviews
            Shopping Tips and Deals
            The best charcoal to buy for grilling in 2024, according to reviews
            Dawn Magyar
            Food & Dining
            NJ.com’s first pizza festival announces first 4 vendors. Get tickets now!
            Lauren Musni
            Shopping Tips and Deals
            Stanley’s prettiest pink Quencher is finally making a comeback — and you’re not going to want to miss it
            Dawn Magyar
            Here’s how to claim your free dozen doughnuts from Krispy Kreme
            Food & Dining
            Here’s how to claim your free dozen doughnuts from Krispy Kreme
            Katherine Rodriguez
            Entertainment
            90s rock legends call Taylor Swift ‘anti-pop’
            Saleah Blancaflor
            Food & Dining
            Planters nuts recall: If you have these nuts, discard them or return them to your store for a refund
            Katherine Rodriguez
            Lisa Ann Walter, ‘Abbott Elementary’ star, loved living in Jersey. A new Q&A.
            Lisa Ann Walter, ‘Abbott Elementary’ star, loved living in Jersey. A new Q&A.
            Jacqueline Cutler
            Grill your own Chinese-style meat skewers at this interactive N.J. restaurant
            Lauren Musni
            25 N.J. restaurants with excellent outdoor dining experiences for 2024
            Jeremy Schneider
            Legendary rock singer unsure he’ll perform at Rock Hall induction, gives health update
            Entertainment
            Legendary rock singer unsure he’ll perform at Rock Hall induction, gives health update
            Saleah Blancaflor
            Shopping Tips and Deals
            Amazon has a limited-time deal on the iPad 10 ahead of Apple’s May 7 new product announcement
            Danielle Halibey
            Entertainment
            WWE cuts ties with wrestling legend after 32 years
            Christopher Burch
            N.J. outdoor dining 2024: See what towns are still closing streets.
            N.J. outdoor dining 2024: See what towns are still closing streets.
            Jeremy Schneider
            Live Entertainment
            How to get $25 Lainey Wilson tickets during Live Nation Concert Week
            Nicole Iuzzolino