New Jersey personal care businesses reopen Monday with new guidelines in place
Personal care businesses like hair and nail salons, spas, and barber shops can reopen Monday with several new guidelines aimed at coronavirus mitigation.
New Jersey will allows outdoor visits at longterm care facilities
Governor Phil Murphy on Friday announced that nursing homes and other long term care and assisted living facilities can arrange outdoor visits this weekend.
Camping to be allowed at 12 NJ parks, forests, other areas
Environmental officials in New Jersey have announced that camping will be allowed as of Monday in a dozen state parks, forests and recreation areas amid social distancing and mask-wearing guidelines.
Christopher Columbus statue in Trenton to be relocated following second instance of vandalism this year
The hands of the statue, located in the Chambersburg section of the city, were splattered with red paint to signify the atrocities Columbus is accused of committing.
NJ officials seek residents input on use of force policy reform
Officials in New Jersey will look to residents when deciding on revamped use of force policies, the state announced Friday.
New Jersey COVID-19 cases rise to 164,497; 12,214 deaths reported
New Jersey's coronavirus case total rose to 164,497 with 12,214 related deaths on Sunday.
Protesters gather at Trenton’s City Hall demand justice for George Floyd
Protesters gathered at Trenton’s City Hall on Saturday to protest the death in Minnesota of George Floyd, carrying signs that read Black Lives Over White Comfort and chanting “End police brutality.”
2 adults, 2 children wounded in Trenton shooting
A shooting in New Jersey’s capital city on Wednesday left two adults and two children hospitalized, including adults and two children hospitalized, authorities said.
Police search for gunman after NJ man dies in Bucks County hotel shooting
Police are searching for a gunman after a deadly shooting at a Falls Township hotel early Sunday morning.
Murphy boosts NJ's outdoor gathering limit from 10 to 25
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says he is lifting the limit on outdoor gatherings from 10 people to 25 and that Memorial Day cookouts can go forward if people maintain social distancing.
Trenton churches reopen for private prayer, mitigation guidelines required
The Diocese of Trenton says churchgoers must wear a mask and maintain social distance while inside the building.
Councilwoman heard in recording going off on rant against Trenton mayor apologizes
A councilwoman heard in a recording in a heated exchange with Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora during a COVID-19 conference call has apologized.
Councilwoman heard in recording going off on rant against Trenton mayor during COVID-19 conference call
The Saturday phone call was between Trenton’s mayor and members of the city council to talk about the spread of COVID-19 in the capital city and efforts to combat it turned into a war of words between Mayor Reed Gusciora and Councilwoman Robin Vaughn.
New Jersey state parks, golf courses to reopen on May 2
New Jersey golf courses and parks will reopen on May 2, Governor Phil Murphy announced Wednesday morning via Twitter.
Thunderbirds, Blue Angels perform flyover in honor of frontline workers above Philadelphia, Trenton
The Thunderbirds performed air demonstrations in Philadelphia, Trenton, Newark, NJ and New York City on Tuesday afternoon.
New Jersey orders schools to remain closed through May 15
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has made the decision to keep New Jersey’s schools closed for at least four more weeks.
Springsteen, other New Jersey stars holding COVID-19 fundraiser
Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi and other New Jersey natives will be holding a COVID-19 fundraiser for vulnerable victims in the state later this month.
New Jersey to work with Pa, Del. and other states to reopen post-pandemic
“The house is still on fire," Gov. Phil Murphy said. "We still have to put the fire out, but we do have to begin putting in the pieces of the puzzle that we know we’re going to need... to make sure this doesn’t reignite."
NJ students produce coronavirus 3D-printed face shields: An 'act of monumental humanitarianism'
The coronavirus crisis has prompted students at a New Jersey high school to produce more than 26,000 face shields for first responders and medical workers.
New Jersey orders transit capacity cut, face coverings for riders
Starting 8 p.m. Monday, New Jersey transit systems must cut their capacity in half, and all their passengers must wear face coverings.