3 NJ college towns make list of top 50 safest in US

<p>Independent review site "Safewise" has put together a list of the top 50 safest college towns in the U.S., and several in New Jersey made the list.</p>

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3 NJ college towns make list of top 50 safest in US

<p>Independent review site "Safewise" has put together a list of the top 50 safest college towns in the U.S., and several in New Jersey made the list.</p>

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Man arrested following 34-hour standoff in Bridgewater

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Hopatcong marks America’s 250th with recreation of borough’s first council meeting

New Jersey monitors 2 residents for possible hantavirus exposure linked to cruise ship

'Overwhelmed by all the support.' Parsippany sanitation worker begins long road to recovery after amputation

The Pentagon releases 162 secret files pertaining to UFOs

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Jersey Proud: Flower arrangements made special for Jersey City moms

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3 NJ college towns make list of top 50 safest in US

<p>Independent review site &quot;Safewise&quot; has put together a list of the top 50 safest college towns in the U.S., and several in New Jersey made the list.</p>

Top Stories

Man arrested following 34-hour standoff in Bridgewater

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Dog dies after house fire in Beachwood

Person injured in Ocean City boat fire

Program uses basketball to empower youth with disabilities and break stigma

Hopatcong marks America’s 250th with recreation of borough’s first council meeting

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'Overwhelmed by all the support.' Parsippany sanitation worker begins long road to recovery after amputation

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Grieving mom wants answers after son with severe autism falls to death at day program center in Oceanport

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Pedestrian killed in Hackensack hit-and-run

Nonprofit: Man killed goose protecting goslings with his bare hands

<p>Independent review site "Safewise" has put together a list of the top 50 safest college towns in the U.S., and several in New Jersey made the list.</p>