Avalon, Stone Harbor to reopen beaches Friday for exercise, fishing

Friday morning, Avalon and Stone Harbor beaches will reopen for walking, running, fishing, and surfing. They will be open from dawn until dusk.

Councilwoman heard in recording going off on rant against Trenton mayor during COVID-19 conference call

The Saturday phone call was between Trenton’s mayor and members of the city council to talk about the spread of COVID-19 in the capital city and efforts to combat it turned into a war of words between Mayor Reed Gusciora and Councilwoman Robin Vaughn.

New Jersey, major sports leagues await word in sports betting suit

The major sports leagues are waiting to see if the U.S. Supreme Court will hear their arguments on whether they have to pay millions to New Jersey over sports betting litigation.

Northeastern states in US to form supply chain

Working together, they’ll have stronger purchasing power and improve their clout with global suppliers, Cuomo said.

53 NJ hospitals to share $1.7 billion in federal aid, Gov. Murphy says

Dozens of hospitals in New Jersey that have been treating coronavirus patients will be getting a large cash infusion from the federal government, which is providing billions of dollars to hospitals hardest hit by the pandemic.

Patrol vehicle strikes, injures 2 girls on NJ beach; charge filed

Authorities say a beach patrol vehicle driver is facing a reckless driving charge after striking two Pennsylvania girls who were lying on a New Jersey beach.

Reopened state parks, golf courses in NJ attract eager residents

Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order Wednesday that lifted the closure of parks and golf courses, after he ordered them to close on Apr. 7.

Manageable, well-behaved crowds hit NJ beach on first day back

Island Beach State Park in Ocean County was among the parks to reopen, drawing several hundred people to a beach that routinely handles thousands during the summer.

Late retired officer honored with parade in Brick Township

To honor their late colleague, dozens of police cars formed a guard of honor for Detective Sergeant Peter Ramsey's wife Caroline. 

Shore towns cite virus to keep outsiders off their beaches

American taxpayers helped pay for the sand on the Maryland Avenue beach, a popular spot on the New Jersey shore that was devastated by Superstorm Sandy and that has since been rebuilt and maintained with federal money.

Che-Che the dog, who lost both owners to COVID-19, cheered by shelter staff after finding new home

A 9-year-old poodle named Che-Che, who lost everything after both her owners passed away due to complications from COVID-19, was cheered on by the New Jersey animal shelter that housed her after she finally found her new forever home.

Wildwood mayor: 'I think it's going to be a great summer'

It may be quiet in Wildwood right now. But, as Memorial Day gets closer – and with the nice weather expected this weekend – many people will be thinking of heading down the shore.

Golf courses to reopen in PA, NJ with coronavirus-conscious set of rules

As the governors from Pennsylvania and New Jersey plan to reopen businesses, they’re starting slowly this weekend with local golf courses, but it won't be business as usual.

Vandal accused of using backhoe to damage New Jersey construction site

Damien Long, 29, of Pittsgrove Township, was recently charged with burglary and criminal mischief, Bridgeton police said. It’s not known if he’s retained an attorney.