NJ congressman tells unvaxxed to 'get off your butt' after he tests COVID positive

Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., who is 84, fully vaccinated, and tested positive for COVID-19, has a message for any of you who still haven't gotten vaccinated: "Get off your butt" and get your shots.

New Jersey Department of Health adopts CDC guidelines on COVID-19 isolation

The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is updating its guidance on isolation and quarantine period for both the public and healthcare providers based on new recommendations for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

CDC to open new COVID-19 testing site in New Jersey

The CDC will open a new COVID-19 testing site in New Jersey to help ease the burden caused by the new Omicron variant.

Princeton delays campus return; requires boosters for undergrads

Princeton University is delaying undergraduate students' return to campus by at least one week and is bringing them back on a staggered schedule.

Officials: Backhoe driver damaged homes, vehicles, was shot

The state attorney general’s office is investigating the shooting death of a man authorities say was driving a backhoe when he damaged vehicles and homes at a mobile home park in New Jersey this month.

TSA agent saves choking baby at Newark-Liberty Airport

A TSA agent at Newark-Liberty International Airport is being hailed a hero after saving a baby who was choking.

Veteran Atlantic City firefighter dies of COVID-19

The Atlantic City Fire Department is mourning the loss of a 20-year veteran who lost his battle with COVID-19 earlier this week. 

Gov. Murphy signs aid bill for Atlantic City casinos

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill Tuesday night that will give tax relief to Atlantic City’s casinos — and possibly prevent the closure of as many as four of them.

Burlington County food pantry emptied out in the middle of the night

A local woman saw her community in need and jumped into action, but just before Christmas, someone took advantage of her generosity. 

Newark orders indoor masks at public places as cases rise

New Jersey's largest city is requiring that masks be worn in all public buildings as coronavirus cases are on the rise.