NJ expands COVID vaccine eligibility to 16 and older

New Jersey residents 16 and older are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, though the Pfizer vaccine is the only available to those individuals 16 and 17, but It’s another step forward in getting students back in school and bringing the pandemic to an end.

NJ opens COVID vaccine eligibility to 16 and older
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Jeff Cole reports on N.J.'s expanded coronavirus vaccine eligibility, speaking with residents relieved to be getting the vaccine and students happy to be heading back to the classroom.

NJ opening vaccine eligibility April 19 to those 16, older

Gov. Phil Murphy said the expansion comes two weeks ahead of plan and added that it's the "right time to put our program into higher gear."  

Man charged in deadly Easter morning shooting near Cherry Hill apartment building

A Cherry Hill man is facing murder and weapons charges after prosecutors said he shot and killed a 64-year-old Delaware man in the parking lot of an apartment complex on Easter Sunday. 

Lane closed on I-295 after retaining wall partially collapses in Bellmawr

A northbound lane is closed on I-295 after a retaining wall partially collapsed where it crosses over Essex Avenue in Bellmawr in Camden County.

WATCH: Winslow Township police officer rescues elderly woman from apartment fire

A Winslow Township police officer carried an elderly woman to safety after he noticed flames shooting from the backside of a first-floor apartment late Saturday night. 

2 injured during multi-vehicle crash in Sicklerville, police say

Two people were hospitalized following a multi-vehicle car crash Saturday afternoon in Camden County, according to officials. 

Firefighters battle 3-alarm blaze at rundown apartment building in Camden

No firefighters were injured after an explosion during a 3-alarm fire tore off the back corner of a dilapidated apartment building early Wednesday morning in Camden. 

Camden Mayor Frank Moran stepping down 9 months before first term ends

Mayor Frank Moran is stepping down nine months before his first term ends. Camden has seen big companies move to town and its image improve under Moran.

Man hit on I-676 after police chase ID'd; video released

The sedan crashed into an I-676 underpass support, and the driver emerged and ran, climbing over a fence and running up an embankment onto the highway.

Man hit on I-676 after police chase ID'd; video released

Authorities in New Jersey have released the name of a Philadelphia man struck and killed after running onto an interstate after fleeing from Camden police during a traffic stop a month ago.

Camden City School District announces closure of 3 schools

Under financial pressure to consolidate its district, education officials in Camden announced on Friday that three schools will close at the end of the year and students will be funneled to four nearby buildings.

Impact of COVID-19 remains as Camden County distributes its 100,000th vaccine

Camden County says they have given out over 100,000 vaccines county-wide, including first and second doses. As the FDA announced the approval of Johnson and Johnson's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine, County commissioners say appointments may be moved up to a faster timeline.