Jurors returning to mull ex-police chief's hate crime trial

A jury resumes deliberations Monday in the federal trial of a white former New Jersey police chief accused of slamming a handcuffed black man's head into a doorjamb three years ago.

Newark to phase out bottled water in wake of filter tests

New Jersey's largest city is distributing less bottled water after tests showed city-issued filters are reducing lead levels.

Burlington County family prepares for 'Mount Holly Pumpkin Festival'

One Burlington County family is getting into the Halloween spirit. Every year, they pull out all the stops for their annual pumpkin festival.

South Jersey school district cancels Halloween parade

Halloween parades at the elementary schools in Galloway Township are canceled, citing student safety. Parents started an online petition in hopes of keeping the parade. The petition has garnered hundreds of signatures. 

New Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small vows to uphold the law

Marty Small began his tenure as acting mayor of Atlantic City by setting a seemingly low bar for himself, yet one that has tripped up many of his predecessors in the ethically challenged city.

Man now facing federal charges in homeless GoFundMe scheme

A Burlington County man accused of scamming donors out of more than $400,000 in a GoFundMe scheme is now facing federal charges.

Mother of Dulce Maria Alavez makes desperate plea in search for missing girl

The mother of 5-year-old Dulce Maria Alavez is asking for the public's help in finding her little girl as the search enters its third week.

New Jersey governor Murphy calls for banning e-cigarette flavors

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is recommending a ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes as part of the state's response to a nationwide outbreak in illnesses tied to vaping.

2 men plead guilty in ambush shooting of Camden detectives

Two men have pleaded guilty to attempted murder in the ambush shootings of two undercover detectives in New Jersey.