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Although New Jersey has the second-lowest suicide rate in the nation, a new hotline has received roughly 300 calls since it was launched May 1, according to Philly.com. New Jersey's suicide rate for people ages 35 to 64 increased 31 percent from 1999 to 2010, and as a result the New Jersey Department of Human Services spent $648,981 to create ... (more)

The state Economic Development Authority awarded $698 million in tax incentives, grants and loans to 228 projects last year, according to a year-end summary released today by the agency tasked with spurring economic growth in New Jersey.

Gov. Chris Christie and his family are starring in tv commercials kicking off a tourism campaign that puts emphasis on the rebirth of the Jersey Shore after Hurricane Sandy.

For more than 50 years, the Miss Rodeo America organization has given young "cowgirls" the opportunity to represent the Western lifestyle by serving as ambassadors for the rodeo world.

Break out the cake and candles - 16, to be exact - for New Jersey's most famous hot-dog-on-wheels. The Munchmobile celebrates its Sweet Sixteen birthday this summer with a dizzying, delicious-sounding array of trips and a band of Munchers who can't wait to climb aboard the Big Dog.

Hikers in northern New Jersey this summer may find more than the nature and solitude they seek, they might encounter "trail closed" signs in some of the region's parks.

EWING - The College of New Jersey held its commencement ceremony yesterday, graduating a total of 1,956 students, but there were two empty chairs at the front of Lions Stadium for two students who died during the year.

After paying an $11 million advance to a struggling Atlantic City casino it intended to buy, the parent company of the world's largest online poker website was left with nothing for its troubles Friday when a judge ruled the casino had the right to scrap the deal.

Chilean Visitor Struck, Killed by Train A Chilean man was killed Tuesday night when he was struck by a NJ Transit train on a bridge over the Passaic River.

Third place? We couldn't do better than #&@$ing third place? New Jersey residents were beaten out by Ohio and Maryland in a survey ranking individuals most likely to drop swear words on a complete stranger during a phone conversation.

By Jim Donovan: If you're looking to buy a used car, be sure to check out the online database listing all vehicles issued flood or salvage titles since Superstorm Sandy flooded large areas of New Jersey.

May 16, 2013 - RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Bergen & Essex County - The New Jersey Choral Society concludes its 2012-13 season with "Mass," a program of reflective and inspirational music on Friday, May 31 at 8:00 pm at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, 30 North Fullerton Ave., Montclair.

The New Jersey Times reported on May 16 that " Jerseylicious " star Gigi celebrated her birthday in Atlantic City.

Hoboken's New Jersey Assemblyman Ruben J. Ramos went to New York City today to announce that Garden State lawmakers plan to introduce legislation to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco products from 19 to 21.

In this undated photo downloaded from the Union County Prosecutor's website, Caleb "Kai' Lawrence McGillivary is shown.

Some 350 homeowners in the central New Jersey towns of Sayreville and South River whose properties have flooded repeatedly will be eligible to sell their homes in the first phase of a new federally funded buyback program, Gov.

Nicole Parlavecchio, special education teacher at the Frank K. Hehnly School in Clark, was honored on May 13 at a special state-wide ceremony honoring the eight winners of "Innovations in Special Education" Award.

Juana Ortiz fulfilled a lifelong dream Wednesday. The 40-year-old woman graduated from college, NorthJersey.com reported .

Got Work? New Deal/WPA in New Jersey is the newest exhibit at the Middlesex County Museum located inside the County's Historic Cornelius Low House at 1225 River Road in Piscataway.

Although New Jersey has the second-lowest suicide rate in the nation, a new hotline has received approximately 300 calls since it was launched May 1, according to Philly.com. New Jersey's suicide rate for people ages 35 to 64 increased 31 percent from 1999 to 2010, and as a result the New Jersey Department of Human Services spent $648,981 to create ... (more)