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A restaurant chain undergoing bankruptcy closed some of its locations this month, including one in Bergen County.
A sinkhole closed a road near a school in Bergen County on Thursday, police said.
A New York City-based group of cafés will replace a downtown Hoboken coffee shop.
A Bergen County man contacted police to report a missing baby, then assaulted them, officials say.
See photos of the inside of the new 85,000-square-foot ShopRite that just opened in Jersey City.
Police say a man led them on a chase through Bergen County after he hit parked cars with his Camaro.
A restaurant run by the "Real Housewives of NJ" stars has opened in Bergen County. See a video of their celebration.
A teen was charged with sexually assaulting a child under 15 on several occasions in Bergen County, prosecutors said.
A school in Hoboken was under lockdown Thursday afternoon.
"The Housemaid's Secret," starring Sydney Sweeney, will continue shooting in North Jersey on Thursday. See where.
Want to know more about public, charter, and private school options in Hoboken? Dozens of schools are coming to the HFA open house this week
A dealership in Bergen County sells a car that's been around since 1902. They just held a grand opening with new owners.
Libraries in Jersey City and Hoboken have reopened with renovations and new events. Check them out.
An 85,000-square-foot ShopRite will open in North Jersey with giveaways and tasting stations.
A feature film will shoot in Hoboken through Thursday, closing one local eatery for a day.
Hoboken Art Month has kicked off with classes, exhibits, and several outdoor musicians each Wednesday. See the schedule.
A chef at a relatively new Ridgewood restaurant is nominated for "Chef of the Year" in New Jersey. You can vote.
Street work will snarl traffic in areas of Hoboken and Jersey City starting this week, officials said.
A crane fell over at an emerging residential development near a Bergen County mall, spilling fuel and sending a worker to the hospital.
A Hoboken chef is one of eight nominated for "Chef of the Year" in New Jersey.
