Deadly Tuesday morning shooting marks Trenton's 37th homicide
Tuesday morning's shooting marks the 37th homicide in Trenton so far in 2020. The city recorded just 16 homicides in 2019 and 17 in 2018.
Cherry Hill Public Schools begin hybrid learning following virtual town hall
Cherry Hill students will be back in the classroom Tuesday for the first time this school year.
New Jersey announces tighter restrictions on gatherings due to COVID-19
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says he will be announcing new restrictions on indoor and outdoor gatherings as the state continues to see record-breaking coronavirus case numbers.
Northeast governors hold 'emergency summit' on virus surge
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he and five other governors were to discuss coordinating certain these types of restrictions.
Many challenges remain as US casinos financially recover from virus
America's casinos are recovering from months of closures necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak, having regained 81% of the gambling revenue they saw in the third quarter of last year.
Across party lines, Americans embrace marijuana legalization in 2020 election
Recreational marijuana initiatives passed in four states this year, from liberal New Jersey to conservative Montana and South Dakota. The results prove how broadly accepted marijuana has become.
Trenton Health Team warns second wave of COVID-19 could be worse than the spring
New Jersey state health officials are sounding the alarm after the Garden State broke a record for the highest daily coronavirus cases for a second day in a row.
NJ sets U.S. sport bet record for 3rd month at $803M
Figures released Friday by the state Division of Gambling Enforcement show that Atlantic City’s casinos and the three horse tracks that offer sports betting collectively took in $803,096,172.
Gas prices rise in New Jersey, around nation as demand increases
The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $2.13, up two cents from the previous week.
Fliers in Medford neighborhood looked into as potential bias crime
Medford residents are calling a sign posted on two streets unnecessary.
Citing governor's virus restrictions, Borgata cutting jobs, hours
Atlantic City's top casino is laying off or cutting the hours of 422 workers in what it says is a direct reaction to strict new indoor dining limits imposed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
ACME, GIANT join federal effort to distribute coronavirus vaccine once approved
Two of the region's largest grocery store chains will take part in a federal push to distribute a free coronavirus vaccine to millions of Americans once it is authorized.
Police: Body found inside laundry bag on roadside in Tacony
Philadelphia police are trying to identify a body found inside a laundry bag on the side of the road Friday morning in Tacony.
Murphy signs order giving towns, counties option to limit hours at non-essential businesses
The new restrictions go beyond statewide measures announced earlier in the week by Murphy, who ordered bars and restaurants to halt indoor dining between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. beginning Thursday.
Cannabis bill delayed while New Jersey's leaders talk taxes
New Jersey lawmakers say legislative leaders and the governor are discussing tax rates on recreational marijuana, delaying a vote on a legalization measure.
NJ lawmakers fast-tracking marijuana marketplace measure
How soon the market could be up and running is a question, but the measure says that the commission will adopt rules for the transition to a recreational marketplace in six months at the latest after the bill is signed into law.
COVID-19 cases continue to surge in New Jersey
COVID-19 positive patients are steadily filling beds at area hospitals. The second surge of coronavirus is here.
Cherry Hill Public Schools to begin hybrid learning Nov. 17
Cherry Hill Public Schools will begin a hybrid learning model beginning Nov. 17.
NJ attorney general quarantining after staffer tests positive for coronavirus
The attorney general of New Jersey is quarantining at home after a staff member tested positive for coronavirus, a spokesperson said Wednesday.
Atlantic City wants exclusive deal on pot sales
The mayor says the city should get first dibs on tax money that recreational marijuana would generate because it currently gets nothing from state-imposed parking, luxury, hotel and sports betting taxes.