Jobless claims rise as cutoff of extra $600 benefit nears
The number of laid-off Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week for the first time since the pandemic struck in March, evidence of the deepening economic pain the outbreak is causing to the economy.
Is it safe to go to the gym during the coronavirus pandemic?
Is it safe to go to the gym during the pandemic? It depends on where you live and the precautions you and the gym take.
Gov. Murphy says NJ won't fine travelers who don't provide contact information
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday shot down the prospect of fining travelers from COVID-19 hot spots if they don't provide contact information to health officials.
Who might be eligible for a second stimulus check and for how much money?
Another round of stimulus payments could be distributed to people earning less than $40,000, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said.
Rutgers University plans to reopen mostly remotely for fall semester
Rutgers University announced Monday it plans to offer mostly remote classes with a limited number of in-person classes when it opens for the fall semester.
Rail service, day camps, summer school, graduations resume in New Jersey
New Jersey Transit on Monday resumed full rail and light rail service after a break because of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Nick Cordero dead at 41 after coronavirus battle, wife Amanda Kloots announces
Nick Cordero's fight had consisted of a leg amputation and multiple mini-strokes while battling several other maladies.
NY, NJ, and CT order quarantine for visitors from states with high infection numbers
The governors of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are ordering a mandatory 14-day quarantine on visitors from states with high COVID-19 cases. They made the announcement on Wednesday morning in a joint news conference.
Costco announces limits on meat purchases as mask requirement begins
Grocery and goods giant Costco will limit the amount of fresh beef, pork and chicken products customers can buy.
Taxpayers group sues Newsom over plan to help undocumented immigrants
A taxpayers' group filed court papers Wednesday to block Gov. Gavin Newsom's allocation of $75 million in coronavirus-related aid to undocumented immigrants ineligible for unemployment insurance.
Costco will require all shoppers to wear face masks starting May 4
Costco announced it will require all shoppers to wear face masks starting May 4.
Shortages easing on coronavirus-hit toilet paper
U.S. consumers have begun spotting rare Quilted Northern and Charmin toilet paper rolls on store shelves across the United States, as stocks start building after weeks of severe shortages.
California salon owner plans to defy coronavirus closure orders
Lia Rivera plans to resume cutting hair at the salon she opened two years ago.
Trains, buses, ferries blow horns to honor transit workers | #SoundTheHorn
More than 4,000 long-haul trains, commuter trains, subways, buses, ferries, and other transit vehicles sounded their horns at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 16, to pay tribute to the employees who are keeping the region moving during the coronavirus pandemic.
State and county parks to close in New Jersey
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is ordering all state and county parks to be closed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
NJ death toll from coronavirus surpasses 1,000
New Jersey’s death toll from the coronavirus surpassed 1,000 people, according to data released Monday from the state’s health department.
China lied about coronavirus, putting world in jeopardy, US intelligence agents say
In a classified report sent to the White House, the officials said that China's public record of COVID-19 infections was deliberately deceptive.
Trump backs away from possible quarantine order for New York and New Jersey
President Donald Trump backed away from calling for a quarantine for coronavirus hotspots in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, instead directing Saturday night that a “strong Travel Advisory” be issued to stem the spread of the outbreak.
Kids can brighten neighborhoods with colored rainbows in windows
Communities can bond over rainbows even in these times of social distancing.
Amazon employees test positive for coronavirus at 6 US warehouses
Warehouse workers sounded alarms last week that the company is not doing enough to protect them.