NJ minimum wage increases to $12 an hour

Most minimum wage workers will see an increase of a dollar from $11 to $12 an hour. Tipped workers are also getting a boost.

Missing New Jersey woman found dead in Philadelphia, police say

Authorities say the body of a missing New Jersey woman was found in Philadelphia on Satuday, three days after she was last seen with her child.

Game On: Indoor sports resume in NJ with restrictions on capacity, travel

Indoor sports resumed in New Jersey on Saturday after coronavirus restrictions put seasons on hold for nearly a month in the Garden State. 

NJ man arrested after throwing hot coffee on store clerk during robbery, police say

Authorities in Toms River say a man arrested Friday for throwing hot coffee on a store clerk and stealing money from the register is also responsible for at least three other robberies in the township. 

Atlantic City in 2021: Virus is the wild card

When and how thoroughly Atlantic City bounces back is likely to depend on how quickly and effectively the coronavirus pandemic is brought under control. The usual challenges facing the seaside gambling resort aren't going anywhere in 2021.

Newark mayor slams anti-maskers during vigil for COVID victims

New Jersey's largest city has recorded nearly 22,00 confirmed coronavirus cases and more than 750 deaths in 2020.

Suspect charged in deadly shooting at Camden apartment building

Authorities in New Jersey have arrested a suspect who they believe shot and killed a man inside a Camden apartment last Saturday.

Body of Coatsville man found in surf in Cape May County, officials say

Authorities do not suspect any foul play after the body of a Coatsville man was found washed up on the beach Thursday morning in Cape May County.

New Jersey to lift 'pause' on indoor sports on Jan. 2

Governor Phil Murphy made the announcement during a press conference Wednesday afternoon and stressed that the absolute capacity for all indoor sports is ten people maximum. 

Joe Clark, no-nonsense NJ school principal who inspired movie ‘Lean on Me,’ dead at 82

Joe Clark, the no-nonsense, baseball-bat-wielding New Jersey high school principal who inspired the 1989 movie "Lean on Me," died Tuesday at age 82, his family announced.

NJ begins COVID-19 vaccinations at veterans' care homes

New Jersey officials have started coronavirus vaccinations at three veterans’ care homes, and a state agency has approved the use of the Atlantic City Convention Center as a vaccination site.

Caught on camera, truck hits power lines leaving Gloucester County family in the dark for days

Caught on neighbors’ cameras, it only took a few seconds for the truck, bucket in the air, to leave a Gloucester County family in the dark for two days and, even worse, with the aftermath to deal with.

Thousands honor slain Jersey City detective at funeral

Jersey City Police Det. Joseph Seals, who was killed in an attack that also left five others dead last week, is to be laid to rest Tuesday.