Gov. Murphy extends welcome to Afghanistan refugees in New Jersey

In a statement released Sunday, Governor Murphy welcomed Afghan refugees and urged the Biden Administration to expand the Special Immigrant Visa program.

Man hospitalized after overnight fire in Pennsauken

A man has been hospitalized in unknown condition after a fire broke out at a home in Pennsauken, N.J. An investigation into the fire remains underway.

Teenage lifeguard dies after rowboat capsizes in Cape May

A 16-year-old Cape May lifeguard has died after a wave capsized his rowboat and knocked him unconscious on Thursday afternoon, according to officials. 

NJ parents start petition asking Gov. Murphy to give students virtual learning option

A petition on change.org with thousands of signatures hopes to send a message to Gov. Phil Murphy that students should be given the option for virtual learning.

WATCH: Car launched into crowded Wendy's parking lot in New Jersey

Authorities in New Jersey say no one was hurt after a car ran off the highway and launched into a crowded Wendy's parking lot.

Trooper admits pursuing traffic stop of female driver in NJ

Michael Patterson entered his plea Monday. The 30-year-old Bayonne resident now faces up to a year in state prison without the possibility of parole and will forfeit his job.

Defense calls evidence in NJ party shooting circumstantial

Twenty-one-year-old Zedekiah Holmes of Millville is charged in the deaths of 30-year-old Kevin Elliot and 25-year-old Asia Hester in the May 22 gunfire at the Fairfield Township home.

NJ State Trooper, K-9 injured while attempting to arrest knife-wielding man following pursuit, police say

A K-9 was stabbed by a man who led police on pursuits along I-295 and the New Jersey Turnpike, according to authorities. A trooper was also injured after being struck by a flashlight.

Woman accused of using GoFundMe money raised for husband's cremation, funeral to pay living expenses

Patricia Clark allegedly created a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for her husband’s cremation and funeral, but left his body in the morgue and used the donations for living expenses.

New Jersey Marathon canceled again due to pandemic

The New Jersey Marathon has been canceled for the second year in a row because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

New Jersey State Police attempting to identify police impersonator

Two women on separate occasions say they were pulled over by a suspect driving a black, older model Ford Crown Victoria. The suspect then impersonated a police officer in both incidents.

Phish fans pack the beach in Atlantic City sparking COVID concerns

Amid new concerns about the Delta variant, fans of the popular jam band Phish packed the beach in Atlantic City by the thousands for three nights over the weekend.