In-person jury trials suspended in New Jersey due to rise in coronavirus cases

A state Supreme Court order released Monday suspended in-person jury trials until further notice, with the exception of one trial that is in progress. In-person grand juries are suspended, but can meet virtually.

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.

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.

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.