AG: Suspect, 18, charged with attempted murder in attack on man he thought was gay
An 18-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder and bias intimidation after New Jersey authorities allege that he beat and choked a man he suspected of being gay earlier this month.
An 18-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder and bias intimidation after New Jersey authorities allege that he beat and choked a man he suspected of being gay earlier this month.
Business owner gives opportunity to homeless Camden man
Napoleon Smith, 35, has been living on the streets since he was 18. He currently sleeps at a Rite Aid.
Napoleon Smith, 35, has been living on the streets since he was 18. He currently sleeps at a Rite Aid.
New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal stepping down to join SEC
New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal, the nation’s first Sikh state attorney general, is resigning to join the Securities and Exchange Commission, the agency and Gov. Phil Murphy said Tuesday.
New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal, the nation’s first Sikh state attorney general, is resigning to join the Securities and Exchange Commission, the agency and Gov. Phil Murphy said Tuesday.
Records show: NJ spending on COVID-19 response tops $2.3B
The spending amounts to about 5% of the state's overall budget.
The spending amounts to about 5% of the state's overall budget.
Cherry Hill native among first responders in South Florida searching for survivors in condo collapse
A doctor originally from Cherry Hill is among the many first responders in South Florida searching for survivors after the building collapse.
A doctor originally from Cherry Hill is among the many first responders in South Florida searching for survivors after the building collapse.
Masks won’t be required in New Jersey schools when new year starts
Masks will not be mandatory in New Jersey’s schools in the upcoming academic year, Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday. The relaxed mandate comes as New Jersey continues to outpace much of the country in vaccinations.
Masks will not be mandatory in New Jersey’s schools in the upcoming academic year, Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday. The relaxed mandate comes as New Jersey continues to outpace much of the country in vaccinations.
New Jersey police officers help woman in need with bus fare
New Jersey police officers are being hailed for going above and beyond to help a woman in need.
New Jersey police officers are being hailed for going above and beyond to help a woman in need.
Man killed when car strikes van being loaded in Brigantine, officials say
Authorities say a Camden County man was killed when a car slammed into the van he was loading Saturday afternoon in Brigantine.
Authorities say a Camden County man was killed when a car slammed into the van he was loading Saturday afternoon in Brigantine.
New Jersey residents flock outside as vaccine earns free state parks
As New Jersey residents prepare to head outdoors for the Fourth of July, the state's parks are already seeing an explosion in popularity, with more than 100,000 people signing up for annual park passes as part of New Jersey's COVID-19 vaccine incentive.
As New Jersey residents prepare to head outdoors for the Fourth of July, the state's parks are already seeing an explosion in popularity, with more than 100,000 people signing up for annual park passes as part of New Jersey's COVID-19 vaccine incentive.
Streets renamed for Isley Brothers in 2 New Jersey towns
"Shout" was the Isley Brothers first hit, in 1959, and after being immortalized in "Animal House" it has been used as a rallying cry at sporting events for years.
"Shout" was the Isley Brothers first hit, in 1959, and after being immortalized in "Animal House" it has been used as a rallying cry at sporting events for years.
Camden County Police Department training officers statewide on use of force, de-escalation
Camden County Police Chief Rodriguez says New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal called him a few weeks ago and asked if his department would take the lead on training the state’s 38,000 officers on de-escalation.
Camden County Police Chief Rodriguez says New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal called him a few weeks ago and asked if his department would take the lead on training the state’s 38,000 officers on de-escalation.
George Floyd statues vandalized in Brooklyn, Newark
Officials say someone defaced the 6-foot sculpture located at Flatbush Junction with spray paint.
Officials say someone defaced the 6-foot sculpture located at Flatbush Junction with spray paint.
Gov. Murphy extends state's Atlantic City takeover 4 more years
Atlantic City will remain under state control for another four years after Gov. Phil Murphy’s signing of a bill extending the takeover of most of the city’s major decision-making power.
Atlantic City will remain under state control for another four years after Gov. Phil Murphy’s signing of a bill extending the takeover of most of the city’s major decision-making power.
4 charged in connection to fires that torched two buildings in Burlington
A Camden County man is facing arson charges and three other suspects were hit with related crimes in connection to fires that torched two buildings in Burlington this year.
A Camden County man is facing arson charges and three other suspects were hit with related crimes in connection to fires that torched two buildings in Burlington this year.
Clementon Park & Splash World reopening Friday for first time in nearly 2 years
Clementon Park & Splash World is reopening Friday for the first time in almost two years.
Clementon Park & Splash World is reopening Friday for the first time in almost two years.
Case of rare mosquito-borne disease reported in New Jersey
A rare, mosquito-borne illness has been detected in a New Jersey man in his 60s. Officials say it is only the second human case ever reported in the Garden State.
A rare, mosquito-borne illness has been detected in a New Jersey man in his 60s. Officials say it is only the second human case ever reported in the Garden State.
Delaware County man had loaded handgun in carry-on bag at Newark Airport, police say
A Delaware County man was arrested Wednesday after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Newark Liberty International Airport found a loaded gun in his carry-on bag.
A Delaware County man was arrested Wednesday after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Newark Liberty International Airport found a loaded gun in his carry-on bag.
NJ money aims to make Atlantic City the national esports hub
It was the latest manifestation of New Jersey’s interest in being not only a player but a leader in the fast-growing esports industry.
It was the latest manifestation of New Jersey’s interest in being not only a player but a leader in the fast-growing esports industry.
11-foot great white shark pings off of New Jersey coast
An 11-foot great white shark has been tracked off the coast of New Jersey on Wednesday afternoon.
An 11-foot great white shark has been tracked off the coast of New Jersey on Wednesday afternoon.
Off-duty correctional officer rescues elderly man stranded in water off New Jersey coast, police say
An off-duty New Jersey correctional officer rescued an elderly man who had been stranded in open water off the coast of Ocean County for hours after his boat sank, according to police.
An off-duty New Jersey correctional officer rescued an elderly man who had been stranded in open water off the coast of Ocean County for hours after his boat sank, according to police.