Forest fire closes parkway, prompts evacuations in New Jersey
A forest fire erupted in Ocean County, New Jersey, on Sunday with the large blaze closing roadways and prompting evacuations in Lakewood and Brick township areas.
NJ increases indoor capacity limit for some venues to 50% beginning Mar. 19
The indoor capacity limit for restaurants and other venues in New Jersey can increase to 50% beginning March 19.
Suspect at center of manhunt for murders in NJ, New Mexico arrested: Police
The suspect in the killings of four people in New Mexico and one in New Jersey was arrested Wednesday morning in St. Louis, the U.S. Marshals Service said.
Amtrak worker accused of stealing 77 chain saws
A longtime Amtrak employee in New Jersey is accused of stealing several dozen chain saws and hundreds of parts from the railroad and selling them online.
Missing NJ man's body found buried in snow outside house
The body of a man who went missing in New Jersey during a snowstorm last month was found buried in snow on a front lawn.
New Jersey fishing industry relies on pandemic aid to stay afloat
Boat owners and those who run fishing-related businesses in New Jersey say the extra money from the federal stimulus is helping keep them afloat amid a sea of red ink.
Crews in NJ take on major pothole repair work
Transportation Department crews in New Jersey have started targeting potholes created by a difficult winter.
11 more medical conditions qualify NJ residents for vaccine
New Jersey has updated its COVID vaccine eligibility list to include 11 more health conditions ranging from asthma to Cystic fibrosis.
NJ woman accused of sex assault of 6-year-old while 5-year-old watched
A Passaic County woman is accused of sexually abusing a 6-year-old child in the presence of a five-year-old child. Authorities say the sex attack was captured on video.
NJ schools required to teach diversity, inclusion under new law
New Jersey school districts must incorporate instruction on diversity and inclusion under a new law.
Gov. Murphy: Allegations against Gov. Cuomo 'deeply troubling'
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said he supports an investigation into sexual harassment allegations made against his New York counterpart and fellow Democrat Andrew Cuomo.
From teachers, to the homeless and judicial workers, NJ expands vaccine eligibility
The COVID vaccine will be available for new groups of people in New Jersey amounting to hundreds of thousands of workers and residents beginning in March.
EXPLAINER: What can, can't you do with cannabis in NJ now?
New Jersey’s recreational marijuana market is now voter approved and in effect under legislation signed last week by Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy.
New Jersey attracts NYC renters seeking space and urban living
New Jersey's urban communities are drawing renters fleeing New York City. These younger professionals are attracted by more affordable rents on spacious apartments with a lot of amenities while still being part of an urban lifestyle.
Woman gives birth to baby in car outside NJ hospital
A baby in New Jersey wasn't waiting to make its debut into the world, instead arriving inside the car outside the hospital.
Active-duty military begins giving vaccines in New York area
Active-duty personnel began to administer coronavirus vaccine shots at new hubs in New York this week and have been staffing sites in New Jersey since earlier this month.
Florida man flew to NJ, posed as attorney, scammed elderly man of $10K: Officials
An arrest warrant has been issued for a Florida man who scammed a senior citizen out of $10,000, officials said.
Bodies of mother and son found in NJ pond
Police in Morris County responding to a call about an unattended child in Boonton discovered a mother and son dead in a pond.
More storm surge barriers, elevating homes, will be fed recommendation for Jersey Shore
To fight back bay flooding in New Jersey, the federal government will recommend storm surge barriers, floodwalls, and elevating homes.
Murphy signs law decriminalizing adult-use cannabis in NJ
Legislation to decriminalize cannabis and loosen penalties for underage possession of the drug and alcohol was signed into law Monday.