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The best thing I ate this year. Our food writers reveal their favorite N.J. dishes of 2025.
Food & Dining
The best thing I ate this year. Our food writers reveal their favorite N.J. dishes of 2025.
The best of the best from a very delicious 2025!
Lauren Musni, Peter Genovese, Jeremy Schneider and Christopher Burch
N.J. is having one of the worst flu seasons in America right now as cases surge
Health
N.J. is having one of the worst flu seasons in America right now as cases surge
New Jersey is among a small group of states with “very high” flu activity, according to newly-released numbers. Nationwide, hospitalizations nearly ...
Jana Cholakovska
    Missing former N.J. football coach found dead, police say
    Gloucester County
    Missing former N.J. football coach found dead, police say
    Stephen Ianotti taught and coached at the Kingsway Regional School District in Woolwich Township.
    Chris Sheldon
    ‘Honor of a lifetime’: Callahan retires as N.J. State Police leader after decades of service
    News
    ‘Honor of a lifetime’: Callahan retires as N.J. State Police leader after decades of service
    After serving under both Republican and Democratic governors since 2017, Col. Callahan's career ends as political transition brings leadership change ...
    Eric Conklin
      I lost 75 pounds and this is the only sneaker brand I trust for every workout
      Shopping Tips and Deals
      I lost 75 pounds and this is the only sneaker brand I trust for every workout
      I’ve tried four different types of HOKA sneakers, and this is by far the best one for any kind of workout.
      Ana Suarez
      Boys Basketball Top 20 for Jan. 1: Singing ‘Auld Lang Syne’ for 2025 & old ranking
      High School Sports
      Boys Basketball Top 20 for Jan. 1: Singing ‘Auld Lang Syne’ for 2025 & old ranking
      We ring in 2026 with 5 new Top 20 entrants and major movement from No. 5 on down
      Mike Kinney and Kevin Minnick

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      Trump tears into Kennedys hours after family death is announced
      Politics
      Trump tears into Kennedys hours after family death is announced
      Rachel Cohen
      2 chefs open food hall in historic N.J. town, bringing a beloved sandwich shop back
      Burlington County
      2 chefs open food hall in historic N.J. town, bringing a beloved sandwich shop back
      Advance Local Express Desk

      News

      ‘This isn’t over’: MAGA congresswoman sends blistering message to Trump
      Politics
      ‘This isn’t over’: MAGA congresswoman sends blistering message to Trump
      She appeared to question the president's "America First" agenda.
      Rachel Cohen
        Facebook Marketplace meet-up in N.J. town ends in gunfire
        Union County
        Facebook Marketplace meet-up in N.J. town ends in gunfire
        Eric Conklin
        News
        The Times Square ball will drop twice this year for the first time in history
        Katherine Rodriguez
        Dusting to 1 inch of snow in New Year’s forecast for N.J. with chilly temps tonight
        Weather
        Dusting to 1 inch of snow in New Year’s forecast for N.J. with chilly temps tonight
        Advance Local Express Desk
        Politics
        Trump unveils major update on another construction project
        Rachel Cohen
        Business
        Is Planet Fitness open on New Year’s Day 2026? Gym hours for Jan. 1 & more
        Victoria Rosenthal
        Woman found shot on side of N.J. road on Christmas Eve is 18-year-old new mom, family says
        Morris County
        Woman found shot on side of N.J. road on Christmas Eve is 18-year-old new mom, family says
        Rebecca Heath
        Business
        Is Lowe’s open on New Year’s Day 2026? What to know before you go to the store
        Victoria Rosenthal
        Burlington County
        N.J. teacher’s message to a senator may have saved hundreds of senior trips
        Advance Local Express Desk
        What grocery stores are open on New Year’s Day 2026? Aldi, ShopRite, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods
        Business
        What grocery stores are open on New Year’s Day 2026? Aldi, ShopRite, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods
        Katherine Rodriguez
        News
        Tolls, fares and even bike share rates increasing in 2026 — here’s what you’ll pay
        Larry Higgs
        Politics
        New poll: Americans harshly rate Trump and 3 potential presidential contenders
        Rachel Cohen
        Is Walmart open on New Year’s Day 2026? Store hours & more
        Business
        Is Walmart open on New Year’s Day 2026? Store hours & more
        Victoria Rosenthal
        Middlesex County
        New diner in Central Jersey is bringing back homemade comfort food
        Advance Local Express Desk
        Monmouth County
        N.J. religious group can no longer restrict access to private beach, DEP head rules
        Jeff Goldman
        These N.J. cops were caught using racial slurs. A judge just ruled they can be fired.
        News
        These N.J. cops were caught using racial slurs. A judge just ruled they can be fired.
        Riley Yates
        Business
        Are stores open on New Year’s Day 2026? Walmart store hours, Target store hours, Macy’s store hours, Lowe’s store hours, more
        Katherine Rodriguez

        Sports

        Ex-Jets QB gives candid look at his Parkinson’s diagnosis: I feel ‘as close to a 2-by-4’
        Pro & College Sports
        Ex-Jets QB gives candid look at his Parkinson’s diagnosis: I feel ‘as close to a 2-by-4’
        Former Jets quarterback reveals the physical realities of his diagnosis and corrects misconceptions about the disease
        Advance Local Express Desk
          Yankees signed an MVP for much-needed depth
          Yankees
          Yankees signed an MVP for much-needed depth
          Manuel Gómez
          Pro & College Sports
          Jerry Jones plays Grinch: Cowboys cut star after Christmas family dispute
          Manuel Gómez
          Seton Hall’s Holloway rips ‘ridiculous’ Big East after latest victory
          Seton Hall
          Seton Hall’s Holloway rips ‘ridiculous’ Big East after latest victory
          Adam Zagoria
          Pro & College Sports
          ESPN broadcaster admits he had intel on Lane Kiffin: ‘Let’s just say I knew’ he’d be LSU coach
          Advance Local Express Desk
          Rutgers Football
          Multiple Rutgers assistant coaches leave program after defense’s disastrous 2025 season
          Brian Fonseca
          Rutgers wrestling wins prestigious tournament title by a half-point
          Rutgers Sports
          Rutgers wrestling wins prestigious tournament title by a half-point
          Bill Evans
          Pro & College Sports
          Another Patriots player in legal trouble as Stefon Diggs case unfolds
          Advance Local Express Desk
          Mets
          Mets legend, once a Trump supporter, breaks ranks: ‘(President) is compromised’
          Manuel Gómez
          Newark Tech defeats Hackensack in Jay Mahoney Holiday Jam Fest - Girls basketball recap
          High School Sports
          Newark Tech defeats Hackensack in Jay Mahoney Holiday Jam Fest - Girls basketball recap
          Advance Local Express Desk
          Devils
          Devils coach rips team for lack of ‘balls’ after captain’s surprising fight
          Ryan Novozinsky
          Eagles
          Eagles’ Super Bowl hopes rest on ‘freaking animal’ who saved them last year: Can he do it again?
          Cayden Steele
          NFL Draft 2026: How Giants can still leapfrog Raiders for No. 1 pick
          Giants
          NFL Draft 2026: How Giants can still leapfrog Raiders for No. 1 pick
          Darryl Slater
          High School Sports
          Conference-by-conference boys swimming wish list for the new year
          Matt Bove
          Eagles
          Eagles have made a decision about playing starters in season finale against Washington
          Bob Brookover
          Ex-Mets top prospect is trying to save his career with lowly White Sox
          Mets
          Ex-Mets top prospect is trying to save his career with lowly White Sox
          Manuel Gómez
          High School Sports
          Ice Hockey: Three stars and daily stat leaders from Dec. 30
          Donovan Hugel

          Life

          New Year’s Eve ball drop 2026 free live stream: How to watch online without cable
          TV Streaming
          New Year’s Eve ball drop 2026 free live stream: How to watch online without cable
          If you're looking for somewhere to watch the ball drop on New Year's Eve in Times Square, between ABC, CNN, and CBS, there are plenty of options. ...
          Joseph Rejent
            Miami vs. Ohio State free live stream (12/31/25): Watch Cotton Bowl online | Time, TV channel for CFP Quarterfinals
            TV Streaming
            Miami vs. Ohio State free live stream (12/31/25): Watch Cotton Bowl online | Time, TV channel for CFP Quarterfinals
            Joey Chandler
            TV Streaming
            NBC-Fubo contract dispute could block NBC's New Year's Eve for millions, unless they do this
            Joseph Rejent
            Check your freezers: 3K pounds of raw ground beef recalled in 6 states
            Food & Dining
            Check your freezers: 3K pounds of raw ground beef recalled in 6 states
            Katherine Rodriguez
            Entertainment
            Will there be a season 2 of ‘The Copenhagen Test?’
            Sara Donnellan
            Entertainment
            Hints from Heloise: Carbon monoxide safety tips and more ...
            Hints from Heloise
            Dr. Oz wants AI to decide what procedures people need. N.J. will be a testing ground.
            Health
            Dr. Oz wants AI to decide what procedures people need. N.J. will be a testing ground.
            Jackie Roman
            Entertainment
            Word of the Day: ‘halcyon’ — if you’re reminiscing on holidays past, here’s a word to know
            Katherine Rodriguez
            Shopping Tips and Deals
            19 sneakers to start the New Year off on the right foot — the best from HOKA, Brooks, On & more
            Dawn Magyar
            Michigan vs. Texas free live stream (12/31/25): Watch Citrus Bowl online | Time, TV channel
            TV Streaming
            Michigan vs. Texas free live stream (12/31/25): Watch Citrus Bowl online | Time, TV channel
            Joey Chandler
            Entertainment
            Hints from Heloise: Extension cord safety tips and more ...
            Hints from Heloise
            Entertainment
            When does ‘Tracker’ season 3 come back?
            Sara Donnellan
            Kwanzaa principles extend beyond holiday for community leaders
            Mosaic
            Kwanzaa principles extend beyond holiday for community leaders
            Ande Richards
            Food & Dining
            Check your Christmas candies, cupboards and garages for these 5 recalls
            Katherine Rodriguez
            Entertainment
            This ‘Stranger Things’ star is unrecognizable in ‘Harry Potter’
            Sara Donnellan
            Nebraska vs. Utah free live stream (12/31/25): Watch Las Vegas Bowl online | Time, TV channel
            TV Streaming
            Nebraska vs. Utah free live stream (12/31/25): Watch Las Vegas Bowl online | Time, TV channel
            Joey Chandler
            Health
            Flu hitting harder and earlier than past 2 years. Levels in N.J. already at ‘very high.’
            Jessica Beym