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Chris Christie Wins N.J. Governor's Race

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:13:58 GMT

Republican Chris Christie, a former corruption-busting prosecutor, unseated the deep-pocketed but unpopular Gov. Jon Corzine on Tuesday in a bruising contest that focused on New Jersey's ailing economy, its highest-in-the-nation property taxes and even Christie's weight.

Obama Says NJ Governor Is Key To His Own Agenda

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:11:34 GMT

In a final campaign swing on behalf of the only governor seeking re-election this fall, President Barack Obama on Sunday pitched Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine's bid as a key component for the White House to make good on its political promises.

Arrests Made In Murder Of N.J. Bakery Owner

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:51:31 GMT

Camden Country officials, Collingswood Police and U.S. Marshal Officers have announced two arrests in connection to murder of a Woodlynne bakery owner. It was announced Friday that Rashawn Carter, 24, and William Cooper Jr., 31, were captured and charged with felony murder in connection to the October 14 killing of Oscar Medina Hernandez.

Father Kills Daughter, Self In Camden Apartment

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:44:47 GMT

A father took the life of his two-year-old daughter before killing himself inside a Camden apartment, police said.

N.J. Man Admits Role In 5 Bank Robberies

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:29:27 GMT

A New Jersey man has admitted his role in five bank robberies in southern Jersey earlier this year. Howard Hiles, a 34-year-old Carneys Point resident, faces up to 20 years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine after pleading guilty Friday to a bank robbery charge. He will be sentenced Nov. 19.

Striking N.J. Catholic Teachers Approve Contract

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 03:36:42 GMT

Teachers who went on strike at three southern New Jersey Catholic high schools have overwhelmingly approved a four-year contract agreement with the Camden Diocese.

Tentative Deal In N.J. Catholic Teachers Strike

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:36:12 GMT

Striking teachers at three southern New Jersey Catholic high schools have reached a tentative agreement with the Camden Diocese.

Reward Offered In New Jersey Bakery Slaying

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:38:44 GMT

Investigators have released surveillance video in connection to the murder of a bakery shop owner in Camden County.

Teachers At 3 N.J. Catholic Schools On Strike

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:44:05 GMT

Students at three South Jersey Catholic high schools were forced to cross picket lines in order to get to class Monday. The Catholic Teachers Union voted to strike Monday at Camden Catholic High School in Cherry Hill, Holy Spirit High School in Absecon and Paul VI High School in Haddon Township.

Bill Clinton Stumps For Corzine In Collingswood

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:37:53 GMT

Bill Clinton told Democratic activists that their friends and neighbors will support the re-election of Gov. Jon Corzine if they're given a chance to think about the issues.