Barbershops, hair salons to reopen in New Jersey on June 22, Murphy says

Residents in New Jersey who have had to manage shaggy hair or make do with at-home haircuts will soon be allowed to get a proper trim.

Murphy says New Jersey will sue Asbury Park over indoor dining restrictions

At his daily briefing Thursday, Murphy, a Democrat, said the town’s plans “are inconsistent with my executive order. We cannot have one set of rules for one town and another for another town.”

Atlantic City OKs booze on the Boardwalk in effort to boost crowds

Searching for ways to boost tourism amid the coronavirus pandemic, the city is dropping a longtime prohibition on drinking on the Boardwalk

NJ officials seek residents input on use of force policy reform

Officials in New Jersey will look to residents when deciding on revamped use of force policies, the state announced Friday.

Former Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino to be imploded, mayor says

The building that formerly held the Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino for more than three decades will be imploded, Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small confirmed during a Thursday conference.

Bear spotted roaming in Winslow Township

A bear has been spotted roaming around in Winslow Township, New Jersey.

New Jersey police officer saves EMT choking on food

The incident, which happened Tuesday in the Brick Township Municipal Building, was captured by a 90-second surveillance video that police posted on Facebook.

Asbury Park defies Murphy's order, will allow indoor dining

The City Council Wednesday approved a resolution permitting its restaurants to host diners inside at 25% of the building's capacity or 50 people, whichever is less, beginning June 15.

Men seen reenacting George Floyd's death during counter-protest fired, suspended from jobs

Two men who allegedly reenacted the police custody death of George Floyd during a counter-protest in Gloucester County are now facing disciplinary action from their employers.

Breaching whale capsizes boat in NJ, throwing 2 people into Atlantic Ocean

The occupants of the 25-foot boat were fishing close to the shore Monday when the whale surfaced and knocked the vessel out of the water.

Video shows struggle before New Jersey trooper fired on man

A New Jersey state trooper fired his handgun six times, killing a New York state man after a struggle erupted during a traffic stop on the Garden State Parkway last month, video released Monday showed.