Stephen Stirling
The Asbury Park Press NJ
City of Orange, NJ, United States
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The 6 NJ towns where school taxes are rising the fastest
The average school tax bill has risen about 12% over the last seven years. → Read More
Thunderstorms, flash floods hit Shore after as much as 4 inches of rain falls
The slow-moving thunderstorms dropped as much as four inches of rain in Monmouth and Ocean counties, leading to flash flooding and power ourages. → Read More
Satellite images show scar left by wildfire in Wharton State Forest
Satellite imagery gives detailed looks at extensive damage caused by 13,500 acre blaze at Wharton State Forest. → Read More
Elevated threat: High winds, isolated tornadoes could snarl evening commute
Severe thunderstorms, including an isolated tornado threat, will impact the Jersey Shore region. → Read More
Woman, 83, struck and killed by car in Atlantic City
The accident occurred early Saturday morning. → Read More
Cops in this N.J. town got paid for vacation and golf on ‘union time’
Town acknowledges “substantial abuse” of paid time off policy that cost taxpayers more than $470K. → Read More
Democratic presidential debates: Who’s winning fundraising race among N.J. voters?
It should be a slam dunk for U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, right? → Read More
Bridge gets stuck open due to extreme heat in Monmouth County
Heat expanded the metal in the bridge, forcing it to remain open until it cools down. → Read More
What was the hottest spot in N.J. today?
Atlantic City set a record and several areas cracked the century mark. → Read More
N.J. weather: Severe storm, flash flood watches issued ahead of punishing heat this weekend
Severe thunderstorm and flash flood watches were issued for much of the state through late Wednesday. → Read More
How wretched is your NJ Transit train commute? These numbers tell the sorry tale.
NJ Transit train cancelations hit a high this year, more than the trains axed by larger neighboring commuter railroads. → Read More
PA man dies after high-speed crash in shore community
Police say a 60-year-old died when his car collided with a garbage truck. → Read More
1 dead, 3 in critical condition following in Garden State Parkway crash
Police say the accident happened in the northbound lanes of the parkway near Brick. → Read More
N.J. soccer star, police officer dies from rare form of cancer
Julia Caseres died June 21 after a year-long battle with lung cancer. She was 28. → Read More
Soaring college costs crushed millennials once, and their kids are next
Millennials want their kids to graduate debt free. Good luck with that. → Read More
See how much N.J. colleges could cost in 20 years (hint: a lot)
Analysis shows that the average 4-year college in New Jersey could cost $253,000 to earn a degree in 2037, when children born this year turn 18. → Read More
Kearny chemical fire: Pulaski Skyway remains closed, but air quality appears O.K.
Traffic delays are building near the Pulaski Skyway, which remains closed due to fire department activity. Several local officials have been consulting with state environmental officers. → Read More
Watch cell towers spread like wildfire across N.J. over the last 12 years
As cellular technology has expanded in the 21st century, more than 1,300 telecommunications towers have sprouted up across the state to support New Jersey's growing network needs. → Read More
Satellite imagery reveals massive scar left by forest fire in Pine Barrens (Interactive)
The fire was one of the largest forest fires in recent decades in the Garden State and left a scar clearly visible from space. → Read More
How to buy data from the groundbreaking Force Report project
NJ Advance Media is making the data it compiled on police use of force available for public purchase. → Read More