Hopatcong Council Candidate John Pezzino Says He's No Politician, He's Your Neighbor

Candidate says the council must do more to balance decision making and to help reduce taxes for seniors and the middle class.

GP Renewables & Trading Expects to Purchase $15 Million in Operating Solar Projects in NJ and MD Before Year's End

Senior Scammed for $10K by Tech-Savvy Fraudster, Police Urge Caution

Lt. Thomas Kmetz says a 67-year-old resident reported getting a cell phone call from someone saying he owed the IRS money—and to pay up or go to jail.

5 Things to Do in the Region

Weekend diversions include exercising to fight breast cancer, rocking out in Parsippany and the Morris Museum's Halloween Spooktacular.

Creative Alternatives to Pumpkin Carving [VIDEO]

Pumpkin carving can be fun for the whole family, but if the kids are too young to handle knives, here are some creative ways to get them in on the action.

Free Legal Advice in November

Coaching For Life

Me, Laura Ingalls and Why Halloween Means Way More Than We Think

No-Fuss Farmers Market Recipes [VIDEO]

Check out our video for ways to make the best out of your Farmers Market produce.

Michele Cook Dies at 62: Was Retired NJ Bell Analyst, Avid Baker

Cook's family said the former phone company service analyst found her greatest joys in life from helping others in need.

School Security Improvements Underway, Superintendent Says

New video and camera surveillance systems are in place to keep students and staff safe.

Community Update

It's Halloween Time!

15 NJ Public High Schools With The Highest SAT Scores

Magnet schools dominate list of 2012 high performers.

Community Volunteer Eileen McKenna Kivlen Dies at 79

Services for Kivlen were held Thursday and Friday in Sparta.

Costume Parades and Crazy Hats, BOE Candidates Speak

Pre-Halloween parades for kids, a senior event featuring kooky chapeaux and Wednesday sanitation pickup information.

Breakfast with Santa at the Lake Hopatcong Elks Lodge

Black Friday Dinner & Gift Wrapping

Black Friday Dinner & Gift Wrapping

American Conference on Diversity Honors a Civil Rights Leader, an Interfaith Group & Youth

Drug Takeback Day is Every Day in Sparta

The drop box at Sparta Police headquarters has collected 347 pounds of meds so far—keeping them out of kids' hands and out of the local water supply, police say.

'Students Deserve Better,' BOE Candidate Michele Perrotti Says

10-year Hopatcong resident says she will think 'outside the box' on the school board and solve problems with diplomacy.

Deer Are On the Move; Caution Advised

Shorter days and cooler nights trigger the deer breeding season. Know what to do if you encounter one in the road.

Money Lessons to My Younger Self

Financial advice you wish you had in your 20s and 30s.

Millennials Forced To Move Back Home After Starting Career

Higher rate than Gen X and baby boomers when they started in the workforce, study says.

11 Untapped Places To Network

Always talk to people you don't think can help you

Top 10 Companies Hiring This Week

Looking for a job? Several national companies have thousands of openings.

Today's College Grads Won't Be Able to Retire Until They're 73

Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.

How to Beat the $7 Billion Halloween Spending Game

Many Americans celebrating Halloween this year will spend about $75 on decor, treats and costumes.

Fear of Finance: 5 Tips to Make Dealing With Money Less Scary

When it comes to your personal finances, it's best to be proactive rather than reactive.

Young and Employed, but Still Short of Money? You Need a Side Hustle

There's money to be made from the skills you spent all those years honing.

Sandy: Before and After

NJ Spotlight spent a year interviewing residents and business owners around the state. Click on the map for their collection of stories, including before and after galleries from across New Jersey.

Food Donations needed for Thanksgiving

Map: What Part of Town Has the Worst Commutes?

The map below shows a snapshot of how many minutes it generally takes people to get to work.

NJ Free Presentation

Booker Elecyion Nullified?

HEPTO'S MEET THE BOE CANDIDATE'S NIGHT

Sandy: The Storm That Hasn't Ended

Many are still struggling to recover from the Jersey Shore's worst nightmare, which made landfall one year ago Tuesday.

The 15 Places You're Most Likely To Have Your Car Stolen In New Jersey

Find out what places had the highest ratio of thefts per capita over the past three years.

Students Revel in Beauty at Hudson Maxim School

Hudson Maxim School gets some sprucing up as part of the school's fall beautification project.