N.J., Del. to hire 1,200 contact tracers as part of COVID-19 response

Two local states are poised to hire at least 1,200 people to assist with contact tracing to assist with detecting and stopping new virus clusters before they get out of control.

New Jersey to hire 1K contact tracers as part of COVID-19 response

Murphy said Tuesday during a news conference that New Jersey will hire at least 1,000 people, creating a Community Contact Tracing Corps.

COVID-19 claims life of 18-year-old NJ woman

The unidentified woman was from Mullica Township, but circumstances of how she became ill have yet to be revealed.

Food Bank of South Jersey helps those in need during COVID-19 crisis

The Food Bank of South Jersey helps people in need of food each and every day and are working especially hard during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Urine and feces being left behind in NJ parks

The head of the state police reported an "inordinate amount" of urine and feces was being left behind in bottles in state parks.

NJ repeat offender sentenced in $200K medical billing scheme

Federal prosecutors say 49-year-old Robert Armstrong, of Turnersville, defrauded his victims out of more than $200,000.

Tolls on 4 bridges to resume accepting cash payments on Monday

Toll lanes on the four bridges that connect South Jersey and Pennsylvania will resume accepting cash payments on Monday.

Funeral held for NJ corrections officer allegedly stabbed by neighbor

A veteran New Jersey corrections officer who police say was fatally stabbed during a fight with his neighbor was laid to rest on Saturday afternoon.

Gas prices tick down in NJ, go up across nation as a whole

Gas prices ticked down a bit more in New Jersey but increased across the nation as a whole, which analysts say may indicate the end of the plunge as states reopen following coronavirus-related closures.

Cape May County officials propose plans to reopen beginning mid-May

The Proposal for the Safe, Smart and Progressive Reopening of Cape May County was created by the Recovery Initative outlines methods to start a gradual reopening county-wide. 

Wildwood reopens beaches, boardwalks under strict guidelines

Wildwood beachgoers will still be asked to continue following social distancing guidelines, and the types of activities and businesses that can resume are limited.