New Jersey's Gov. Murphy won't rule out another coronavirus lockdown as cases spike
Murphy said the state hadn’t seen daily cases numbers over 2,000 since May and urged residents to wear masks and social distance.
Murphy said the state hadn’t seen daily cases numbers over 2,000 since May and urged residents to wear masks and social distance.
NJ youth pastor charged with blackmailing teenage boys into performing sexual acts online
Sean Higgins, 30, was arrested Thursday after investigators forced their way into his home in Palmyra, New Jersey. He has been charged with 28 crimes.
Sean Higgins, 30, was arrested Thursday after investigators forced their way into his home in Palmyra, New Jersey. He has been charged with 28 crimes.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut requiring Californians to quarantine before visiting
The tri-state area added California back to its quarantine list because of an increase in the state's testing positivity rate.
The tri-state area added California back to its quarantine list because of an increase in the state's testing positivity rate.
Five staff members at a Cherry Hill elementary school test positive for COVID-19
Five staff members at a Cherry Hill elementary school have tested positive for COVID-19.
Five staff members at a Cherry Hill elementary school have tested positive for COVID-19.
Prosecutor: Undercover sting busted men looking to meet kids for sex
Authorities in New Jersey have charged a dozen men for trying to set up dates with underage children they'd been chatting with online. Those "children," however, were actually undercover law enforcement officers.
Authorities in New Jersey have charged a dozen men for trying to set up dates with underage children they'd been chatting with online. Those "children," however, were actually undercover law enforcement officers.
Gov. Murphy: 2.6 million ballots already cast in NJ
A week until Election Day and more than 2.6 million ballots have already been cast in New Jersey, Gov. Phil Murphy said Tuesday. That amounts to 67% of the voter turnout in 2016 and stems from the state holding its first mostly mail-in election.
A week until Election Day and more than 2.6 million ballots have already been cast in New Jersey, Gov. Phil Murphy said Tuesday. That amounts to 67% of the voter turnout in 2016 and stems from the state holding its first mostly mail-in election.
U.S. casinos seek recovery aid, though still hampered by virus
The head of the gambling industry's national trade group says additional financial aid is needed for casinos and their workers.
The head of the gambling industry's national trade group says additional financial aid is needed for casinos and their workers.
Hammonton, NJ COVID-19 numbers are higher than other towns of similar size, alarming residents
Coronavirus numbers in Hammonton, N.J. have risen higher than other N.J. towns of similar size, raising alarm among residents.
Coronavirus numbers in Hammonton, N.J. have risen higher than other N.J. towns of similar size, raising alarm among residents.
Hammonton, NJ higher coronavirus numbers concerns residents
JoAnn Pileggi reports from Hammonton
JoAnn Pileggi reports from Hammonton
Authorities: NJ man steals police car in NJ, crashes it in NYC
Frank Suarez was charged Sunday with reckless endangerment, possession of stolen property and grand larceny.
Frank Suarez was charged Sunday with reckless endangerment, possession of stolen property and grand larceny.
Homeless man charged with murder in deadly Camden apartment fire
Brandon Adams, a 34-year-old homeless man, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with a Camden apartment fire that claimed the lives of two people Sunday morning.
Brandon Adams, a 34-year-old homeless man, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with a Camden apartment fire that claimed the lives of two people Sunday morning.
2 dead, 7 injured, dozens displaced in 3-alarm Camden apartment fire
Two people are dead and seven are injured after a three-alarm fire ripped through a Camden apartment building early Sunday morning.
Two people are dead and seven are injured after a three-alarm fire ripped through a Camden apartment building early Sunday morning.
Election could stoke US marijuana market, sway Congress
Voters in four states from different regions of the country could embrace broad legal marijuana sales on Election Day, and a sweep would highlight how public acceptance of cannabis is cutting across geography, demographics and the nation’s deep political divide.
Voters in four states from different regions of the country could embrace broad legal marijuana sales on Election Day, and a sweep would highlight how public acceptance of cannabis is cutting across geography, demographics and the nation’s deep political divide.
Murphy signs laws aimed at reforming long-term care industry
More than 7,000 people have died from COVID-19 in New Jersey’s long-term care facilities, about half of the state’s total deaths.
More than 7,000 people have died from COVID-19 in New Jersey’s long-term care facilities, about half of the state’s total deaths.
Murphy again renews New Jersey’s public health emergency
The extension was announced Saturday as the state’s 7-day rolling average of daily new cases rose from around 770 cases on Oct. 9 to almost 1,090 cases on Oct. 23. The overall total of cases in New Jersey is more than 227,000.
The extension was announced Saturday as the state’s 7-day rolling average of daily new cases rose from around 770 cases on Oct. 9 to almost 1,090 cases on Oct. 23. The overall total of cases in New Jersey is more than 227,000.
Gas prices down slightly in New Jersey, across the nation
Gas prices have fallen slightly in New Jersey and across the nation, and analysts say they expect the decline to continue as demand for fuel remains low.
Gas prices have fallen slightly in New Jersey and across the nation, and analysts say they expect the decline to continue as demand for fuel remains low.
Cherry Hill School District nurses make Hamilton parody to help students, parents
Nurses with the Cherry Hill School District created a Hamilton-themed YouTube video meant to help parents and children understand the new process of visiting the nurse’s office.
Nurses with the Cherry Hill School District created a Hamilton-themed YouTube video meant to help parents and children understand the new process of visiting the nurse’s office.
Man, woman charged with murder in deadly shooting of young brothers in Trenton
Dajuan Kelley and Destanie Ellie are facing first-degree murder charges in the deaths of Gustavo Perez, 16, and his 8-year-old brother Johnny. Police say the boys were shot as they stood in the window of their apartment.
Dajuan Kelley and Destanie Ellie are facing first-degree murder charges in the deaths of Gustavo Perez, 16, and his 8-year-old brother Johnny. Police say the boys were shot as they stood in the window of their apartment.
Camden man sought in I-676 crash that killed woman, 21, in January
Aaron Sims, 26, is accused of driving under the influence, resulting in a deadly crash on I-676 in Philadelphia.
Aaron Sims, 26, is accused of driving under the influence, resulting in a deadly crash on I-676 in Philadelphia.
Man admits crashing into Planned Parenthood clinic in NJ
Marckles Alcius, 34, of Lowell, Massachusetts, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to multiple charges after authorities say he admitted to intentionally crashing a stolen truck into a New Jersey Planned Parenthood clinic, injuring 3 people.
Marckles Alcius, 34, of Lowell, Massachusetts, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to multiple charges after authorities say he admitted to intentionally crashing a stolen truck into a New Jersey Planned Parenthood clinic, injuring 3 people.