N.J. Gov. Murphy signs bill requiring schools teach diversity, inclusion
Governor Phil Murphy, with the stroke of a pen, signs a bill into law requiring diversity and inclusion to be taught in New Jersey schools.
Governor Phil Murphy, with the stroke of a pen, signs a bill into law requiring diversity and inclusion to be taught in New Jersey schools.
Essex County, N.J. man arrested, charged with attempting to lure boy for sex, officials say
An Essex County, N. J. man has been arrested for attempting to lure an underage boy for sex, officials announced.
An Essex County, N. J. man has been arrested for attempting to lure an underage boy for sex, officials announced.
NJ woman accused of sex assault of 6-year-old while 5-year-old watched
A Passaic County woman is accused of sexually abusing a 6-year-old child in the presence of a five-year-old child. Authorities say the sex attack was captured on video.
A Passaic County woman is accused of sexually abusing a 6-year-old child in the presence of a five-year-old child. Authorities say the sex attack was captured on video.
New Jersey schools must teach inclusion, diversity under new law
New Jersey school districts are now required to incorporate instruction on diversity and inclusion under a bill signed by Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday. Instruction is to begin in the 2021-2022 school year.
New Jersey school districts are now required to incorporate instruction on diversity and inclusion under a bill signed by Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday. Instruction is to begin in the 2021-2022 school year.
New Jersey expands COVID-19 vaccination eligibility
The eligibility access will happen in two waves on March 15 and March 29.
The eligibility access will happen in two waves on March 15 and March 29.
Gov. Murphy: Allegations against Gov. Cuomo 'deeply troubling'
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said he supports an investigation into sexual harassment allegations made against his New York counterpart and fellow Democrat Andrew Cuomo.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said he supports an investigation into sexual harassment allegations made against his New York counterpart and fellow Democrat Andrew Cuomo.
Impact of COVID-19 remains as Camden County distributes its 100,000th vaccine
Camden County says they have given out over 100,000 vaccines county-wide, including first and second doses. As the FDA announced the approval of Johnson and Johnson's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine, County commissioners say appointments may be moved up to a faster timeline.
Camden County says they have given out over 100,000 vaccines county-wide, including first and second doses. As the FDA announced the approval of Johnson and Johnson's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine, County commissioners say appointments may be moved up to a faster timeline.
New Jersey man admits coordinating neo-Nazi plot to deface synagogues
A New Jersey man has admitted coordinating a neo-Nazi group’s plot to vandalize two Midwestern synagogues and cause other damage across the country.
A New Jersey man has admitted coordinating a neo-Nazi group’s plot to vandalize two Midwestern synagogues and cause other damage across the country.
NJ plumber drives 22 hours to help Texas storm victims
A New Jersey plumber and his family drove for more than 20 hours to Texas to help storm victims who otherwise would have faced weeks without clean water.
A New Jersey plumber and his family drove for more than 20 hours to Texas to help storm victims who otherwise would have faced weeks without clean water.
Agency permanently bans fracking in Delaware River basin
An agency that is responsible for the water supply to millions in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware has banned fracking near the Delaware River once and for all.
An agency that is responsible for the water supply to millions in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware has banned fracking near the Delaware River once and for all.
3 hurt after driver slams into front of Target store in Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Emergency crews in New Jersey responded to a Target in Cherry Hill after a driver apparently drove through the front of the store.
Emergency crews in New Jersey responded to a Target in Cherry Hill after a driver apparently drove through the front of the store.
Prosecutors: Man found fatally shot inside home in Trenton
Homicide detectives are investigating after a man was found inside a Trenton-area home with an apparent gunshot wound to the head.
Homicide detectives are investigating after a man was found inside a Trenton-area home with an apparent gunshot wound to the head.
Atlantic City police officers help woman who gave birth inside car
Two Atlantic City police officers helped a woman who had just given birth inside a car in the parking lot of a local hospital last weekend, according to police.
Two Atlantic City police officers helped a woman who had just given birth inside a car in the parking lot of a local hospital last weekend, according to police.
Cherry Hill becomes first school district in NJ to require African American history course
Cherry Hill has become the first school district in New Jersey to mandate an African American History course for graduation.
Cherry Hill has become the first school district in New Jersey to mandate an African American History course for graduation.
Police: Ring of burglars targeting homes in Bridgeton, surrounding communities
A ring of burglars is hitting homes in Bridgeton and the surrounding communities.
A ring of burglars is hitting homes in Bridgeton and the surrounding communities.
Active-duty military begins giving vaccines in New York area
Active-duty personnel began to administer coronavirus vaccine shots at new hubs in New York this week and have been staffing sites in New Jersey since earlier this month.
Active-duty personnel began to administer coronavirus vaccine shots at new hubs in New York this week and have been staffing sites in New Jersey since earlier this month.
NJ State Trooper rescues 14-year-old boy stuck in frigid marsh in Salem County
A New Jersey State Police trooper's quick reactions likely saved the life of a 14-year-old boy who became stuck in frigid waist-deep water late Sunday night in Salem County.
A New Jersey State Police trooper's quick reactions likely saved the life of a 14-year-old boy who became stuck in frigid waist-deep water late Sunday night in Salem County.
Florida man wanted for scamming New Jersey senior citizen
Juan Piedrahita, 49, of Hollywood, Florida, earlier this month called the victim and said his nephew had been arrested after a motor vehicle accident and needed money for bail, the Ocean County prosecutor said.
Juan Piedrahita, 49, of Hollywood, Florida, earlier this month called the victim and said his nephew had been arrested after a motor vehicle accident and needed money for bail, the Ocean County prosecutor said.
Sewage floods streets in Ventnor following broken main
Crews are working around the clock to repair a broken sewer main in Ventnor, New Jersey.
Crews are working around the clock to repair a broken sewer main in Ventnor, New Jersey.
Gov. Murphy signs laws to set up recreational marijuana market in New Jersey
The move comes more than three months since voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot question to legalize adult use of the drug.
The move comes more than three months since voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot question to legalize adult use of the drug.