NJ's first COVID-19 vaccine doses given Tuesday in Newark

According to Gov. Murphy, the first 76,000 vaccines will be healthcare workers and long-term care residents and staff. 

Man admits filing fake liens against NJ officials

A Pennsylvania man has admitted filing fraudulent liens against police and court officials in New Jersey in retaliation for a motor vehicle ticket.

Newark Penn Station to get $190 million makeover

Gov. Phil Murphy announced a planned $190 million facelift for Newark's train, bus, and light rail station. About 50,000 people per day pass through the station, making it among the 10 busiest in the country.

Full service to resume on NJ Transit North Jersey Coast Line

Commuters who ride New Jersey Transit's North Jersey Coast Line are getting back on track following repairs because of last week's derailment.

Search for suspect in deadly NJ shopping center shooting

 Authorities on Friday were seeking a suspect after a shooting at a New Jersey shopping center left one person dead.

Murphy warns that pandemic is 'nowhere near over' in NJ

Gov. Murphy said he’s keeping “all options on the table” when it comes to closing parts of New Jersey’s economy again, as he ordered in the spring.

NJ police officer rescues driver from burning vehicle

A policeman rescued a driver trapped in a fiery overturned vehicle on November 26 in Monroe Township, New Jersey, officials said.

Small earthquake rattles parts of NJ, PA

A small earthquake was felt early Thursday in parts of northwestern New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania, though no damage or injuries were reported.

Emergency crews respond to NJ building fire

Emergency crews are responding to a fire in Englewood, New Jersey. There are unconfirmed reports of an explosion at the location.

New Jersey weighs 'social equity' tax on marijuana

A social equity fee would help fund programs aimed at reducing racial disparities caused by drug laws.

Sports betting, online casinos may expand due to pandemic

Gambling executives, analysts and lawmakers attending a sports betting conference say the lure of new tax revenue from expanding sports betting could prove irresistible to states facing large deficits due to the pandemic.

Heavy rains, strong winds hit New York area

A large portion of New Jersey was under a tornado watch until 7 p.m. Monday.

Trenton sets new murder record in 2020

New Jersey's capital surpassed its record for homicides set in 2013 with the 38th and 39th slayings over the weekend.

Child wounded when shots are fired into Newark home

Authorities say a 12-year-old boy was wounded when someone fired at least one shot into a Newark home during an apparent drive-by shooting.

Father and son spend 2 nights outside Cherry Hill GameStop for Playstation 5

How long would you wait outside in the chill of late fall to secure the hottest item of the holiday shopping season? For a father and son from Northeast Philadelphia, the answer is two nights.