Murphy rejects Trump plan for states to foot some benefits

President Donald Trump’s proposed $400 a week unemployment compensation to succeed the expired $600 a week benefit, with the state paying for a quarter of it, is “just not workable,” New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday.

Gov. Murphy reports positive signs in COVID-19 trends

New Jersey's COVID-19 trends are going in the right direction after rising slightly for about a week.

Gov. Murphy decries more reports of house parties, lines outside of shore bars

A week after Murphy re-tightened restrictions on most indoor gatherings, he once again took time out of his daily briefing to address the issue.

Gunfire kills 2 men, both 18, in NJ capital city

Authorities say gunfire claimed the lives of two 18-year-olds in New Jersey's capital city over the weekend.

Police break up NJ house party with 300 guests

Police arrested the owner of a house in Howell where a party attended by about 300 people took place despite a state order banning indoor gatherings of more than 25 people due to coronavirus concerns.

Police: Shooting in Trenton kills two 18-year-old men

Authorities say gunfire claimed the lives of two 18-year-olds in New Jersey’s capital city over the weekend.

Murphy says coronavirus trends heading in positive direction

New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy said Friday the state’s COVID-19 trends were heading in the right direction after climbing higher last week.

AG: NJ police killed man after he advanced with broken bottle

Authorities say a man was shot and killed after allegedly advancing on police officers with a broken bottle along a road in southern New Jersey.

15-year-old girl reported missing from Camden

Authorities in Camden are asking for the public's help in locating a 15-year-old girl reported missing Friday morning.

NJ jobless claims hit lowest since pandemic began

Applications last week dropped 41% compared with the week before, going down to 16,573, the department said. 

NWS confirms 5 tornadoes touched down Tuesday as Isaias impacted area

The National Weather Service has confirmed a total of six tornadoes touched down in connection with Tropical Storm Isaias Tuesday, with five in our region.

Tropical storm Isaias brings rain, swirling winds to area

The warning means tropical storm-force winds are expected. Forecasters say there is the potential for winds of 45 to 55 mph with gusts to 75 mph from Tuesday morning into Tuesday evening.

Gov. Phil Murphy declares state of emergency as Isaias approaches New Jersey

Last Monday, Gov. Phil Murphy declared a statewide state of emergency effective Tuesday at 5 a.m. He advised people to stay off the road unless it is necssary.