Officials: Teen arrested and charged for murder of 14-year-old Camden County boy

The Camden County Prosecutor's Office announced on Tuesday that police arrested and charged a teenage boy who was wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of another teenager in Camden last month. 

Groups: 'No evidence' offshore wind killing whales in NJ-NY

Environmental and fishing groups said Tuesday there is "no evidence" that site preparation work for offshore wind farms in New Jersey and New York is responsible for a spate of whale deaths in the two states.

NJ mother, daughter die after house fire

A mother died after trying to rescue her fatally injured daughter from a New Jersey house fire.

Humpback whale that washed ashore in NJ likely struck by vessel: Officials

The Marine Mammal Stranding Center said that preliminary results of a necropsy on the whale indicate that the animal had “blunt trauma injuries consistent with those from a vessel strike.”

Gov Murphy signs NJ law which permits certain types of birth control without prescription

There are no residency requirements under the new law, so New Jersey pharmacists could dispense the contraceptives regardless of where a person lives, the governor said.

New Jersey man acquitted in slaying gets 25 years in later slaying

Prosecutors say a man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison in a New Jersey slaying that occurred less than a year after he was acquitted of a separate homicide a dozen years ago.

NJ law permits certain birth control without prescription

Certain kinds of birth control will no longer require a prescription in New Jersey under a new law Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has signed.

NJ governor: No pause in wind farm prep after 7th dead whale

New Jersey’s governor says he does not think undersea preparations for offshore wind farms should be halted in response to a recent spate of whale deaths in New Jersey and New York.

Offshore sonic boom rumbles parts of New Jersey, Delaware

Military officials in Maryland say an aircraft that went supersonic may have created a loud boom that rumbled coastal areas of Delaware and New Jersey, sparking concern from residents. 

Whale deaths spark questions about New Jersey wind farm development

This latest whale death comes as environmental groups from New Jersey and New York call on President Joe Biden to approve a probe into the recent deaths of multiple whales in the area.

11 Camden County officers treated for fentanyl exposure after search, 5 suspects in custody

Camden County officials announce the arrest of five men in connection with fentanyl and cocaine possession and manufacturing, while 11 officers were exposed to fentanyl and required medical treatment.

Baby bird taken from New Jersey pet shop found safe, suspect charged

A baby parrot stolen from a New Jersey pet shop was recovered safely on Thursday at the home of a suspect accused of taking it, police said.

Pennsauken man sentenced to prison for 1997 Mt. Laurel sexual assault

The Burlington County Prosector’s Office announced on Wednesday that a New Jersey man has been sentenced to prison decades after he sexually assaulted a woman in her home. 

NJ Gov. Murphy rebuffs Republican critique over being 'woke' in State of State address

New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy invited a national political spotlight in his state of the state address, taking implicit aim at GOP rivals who criticize blue states for being “woke” while also calling for “responsible” government.