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Test your knowledge of the top stories from around New Jersey over the past week. Time to see how you stack up against other NJ.com readers in this week's local news quiz. We've put together seven...
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Police hope holiday spirit spurs help for late officer's family
Francis Rooney served with Cinnaminson police and the Camden County Sheriff's Department. CINNAMINSON TWP. -- Township police are mourning the loss of one of their own, but acting fast to help the...
View ArticleRace, income and home values: 11 ways N.J. changed in the last decade
New Census data shows, in many ways, New Jersey is a vastly different state than it was just 10 years ago.
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Family seeks missing U.S. Marine who served in Middle East
Lance James turns 29 on Saturday. Family hope to find him in time. CLEMENTON -- A borough man and former U.S. Marine who completed tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan hasn't been seen in nearly a...
View ArticleN.J. corrections officer charged with smuggling heroin after inmates OD
Mercer County prosecutors said the officer smuggled heroin, other drugs and a cell phone into the prison TRENTON - A New Jersey State Prison corrections officer has been charged with accepting bribes...
View ArticleGrades are in: See N.J. teacher ratings for each school
About 1,600 New Jersey public school teachers were rated "ineffective" or "partially effective," according to the 2014-15 evaluations. TRENTON -- New Jersey's public school teachers are getting better...
View ArticleAnti-fascist group to protest Trump staffer at Christmas parade
South Jersey Antifa said it will show up in costume and bearing banners. HAMMONTON -- A South Jersey anti-fascist group has joined the ranks of those opposing Kellyanne Conway's appearance at the...
View ArticleResidents report gunfire near scene of shooting that killed girl
Friday's incident occurred blocks from the August shooting that left Gabby Carter dead. CAMDEN -- Residents near the corner of 8th and Walnut streets looked on as Camden County Police Department...
View ArticleBattling drug addiction; decline of hunting | Cheers and Jeers
Every Saturday on its editorial page, the South Jersey Times cheers those who make our area a better place in which to live and jeers those whose actions merit derision. Every Saturday on its...
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4 big ways that New Jersey's demographics are changing
With the new Census data released on Thursday, we are finally able to get a clearer picture of how New Jersey has changed in the last ten years. With the new Census data released on Thursday, we are...
View ArticleNew details about Camden's $1B waterfront redevelopment revealed
Revitalization of the Camden Waterfront is moving forward, developers have announced. CAMDEN -- The billion dollar vision of a revised Camden Waterfront has taken a few more steps toward becoming a...
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As Trump seeks to close the door, more refugees welcomed in N.J.
Amid calls by the incoming administration to halt the flow of refugees from Syria, religious and other non-profit groups continue to help them find homes in New Jersey. CAMDEN--The clock begins...
View ArticlePennsauken cop injured while responding to crash, report says
The crash occurred early-morning Saturday on Route 130. PENNSAUKEN TWP. -- A township police officer was involved in an accident while responding to another crash, according to a report on 6ABC.com....
View Article11 arrested in Camden County prostitution sting
Undercover officers posed as "johns" responding to online advertisements. CAMDEN COUNTY -- Law enforcement officials arrested 9 women who allegedly offered sex for money, plus a another woman and a...
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N.J. pets in need: Dec. 12, 2016
Dogs and cats throughout New Jersey need homes. Courtesy of Amy Bower Keeping pets safe during the holidays The most wonderful time of the year can also can pose safety concerns for dogs, cats and...
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Al Sharpton reportedly not fretting Trump's presidential victory
Sharpton told members of a Camden church to fight to preserve Obama's achievements CAMDEN -- Rev. Al Sharpton told a crowd at a Camden church that he is not fretting over Donald Trump's victory. "I...
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Sicklerville resident joins law firm as senior associate
Trial Lawyer Richard Bobbe joins Greenblatt, Pierce, Engle, Funt & Flores law firm Greenblatt, Pierce, Engle, Funt & Flores, LLC (GPEFF), announces that criminal defense attorney Richard T....
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61-year-old man missing from Camden
Robert L. Taylor Jr. hasn't been seen since he left his home in Camden Sunday night. CAMDEN -- Police are asking the public to help locate a 61-year-old man from Bergen Square who was reported missing...
View ArticleInvestors Bank Foundation grants help fund Kroc Kids
Afterschool program for K-8 students in Camden Monday through Thursday afterschool, kids in kindergarten through eighth-grade have an opportunity to do homework, swim, dance, sing, play basketball,...
View Article$13 million grant to kick start transformation of Camden neighborhood
Camden is one of five cities that will split $132 million to revitalize neighborhoods in need. CAMDEN -- The city has been discussing plans to redevelop and revitalize the Mount Ephraim South...
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