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Government

Christie: Weight Loss Surgery 'Intensely Personal Issue'

Governor chides reporters for obsessing about 'silly,' 'shallow' subject, says he is not a role model

News

Northern Lights Expected To Be Visible Saturday In New Jersey

Area will get rare look at famed aurora borealis

Public Safety

New Jerseyans Surrendering Guns At Record Pace

Nearly 10,000 guns have been turned in across the state since the December shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. Authorities say the massacre prompted residents to rid their homes of guns.

Police & Fire

Bridgewater Man Rams Newark Police Car, Crashes on I-78, Cops Say

The man reportedly led police on stop-and-go pursuit through heavy traffic after an alleged drug deal.

Business

Star-Ledger Announces Round of Layoffs Wednesday

State's largest paper cites economic woes.

PSEG Revised Restoration Schedule

Government

When Your Power Will Be Back On (If They Know)

Updated timetables from PSEG and JCP&L allow citizens to see a prediction of when their power will return.

Elections

Cory Booker Fires up Crowd at DNC

In short speech, Newark mayor hits on themes of fairness, restoring prosperity.

Arts

'Idol' Tryouts Draw Thousands To Prudential Center

Thousands of singers come to downtown Newark Saturday to audition for show

Government

Booker, Christie Ham It Up for Video

Mayor and governor have fun with their images

Awareness

Whitney Houston Celebrated in Rousing Funeral Service

Jennifer Hudson, Roberta Flack, Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder, Dionne Warwick, Oprah Winfrey, Kevin Costner, Gov. Christie, Mayor Booker all in attendance.

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