Man pleads guilty to manslaughter in N.J. high school athlete's death

A judge has allowed a man to plead guilty to aggravated manslaughter in the shooting death of a New Jersey high school soccer player despite pleas from the victim’s family that the proposed 15-year sentence was too lenient.

Beachgoers urged to avoid ocean as Hurricane Fiona churns miles offshore

As Hurricane Fiona continues to churn miles offshore, forecasters are urging beachgoers to avoid the water during the first weekend of the Fall. 

Parents of students at Glassboro School District worry over their children amidst shelter-in-place order
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A shelter-in-place order was lifted for Glassboro public schools after police said a social media threat was not credible, but parents were on edge while they waited for information.

Smoking ban talk nixed, but workers get loud outside casino

The bill has been stalled without a hearing in a state Senate or Assembly committee, and a similar measure died without a vote last year as well.

Pandemic lessons for casinos: 'Do you need a buffet?'

The COVID pandemic forced most U.S. casinos to close for months, causing payrolls, revenue and earnings to tumble. But the forced shutdowns and highly regulated recoveries also taught some useful lessons that will endure even after the pandemic is a distant memory.

Police: Glassboro public schools social media threat deemed not credible

A shelter-in-place order has been lifted for Glassboro public schools after police say an investigation revealed a social media threat targeting one of the schools was made from out of state and no credible danger was present.

Nun's TikTok videos on faith and spirituality draw a huge following

Sister Monica Clare, an episcopal nun in New Jersey, felt social media would be a good way to reach out to folks needing spiritual and human connections during COVID. So she created a Tik Tok account called @nunsenseforthepeople.

Officials: Man, 31, fatally shot to death inside car in Trenton

Officials say a 31-year-old man has died after he was found in the driver's seat of a car with several gunshot wounds to his chest.

Burlington County town orders bakery to remove its mascot from beloved mural

The bright pink wall adorned with sprinkles and the shop's moose mascot is considered a sign, not artwork, according to the township officials.

Gloucester County man, 51, arrested for animal cruelty, police say

Police say a man was arrested after being caught on surveillance video physically abusing a cat in Gloucester County on Sunday.

Officials identify 2 killed in small plane crash in New Jersey

Officials have identified two men they say were killed when a small plane crashed in Cumberland County, New Jersey Monday.