Vernon Jordan, civil rights activist and former adviser to President Clinton has died
Vernon Jordan, a civil rights activist and former advisor to President Bill Clinton has died, his family said Tuesday in a statement. He was 85.
Vernon Jordan, a civil rights activist and former advisor to President Bill Clinton has died, his family said Tuesday in a statement. He was 85.
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.
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.
$15 minimum wage hike seems all but dead in Democrats' massive COVID-19 relief bill
Democrats’ hopes of including a minimum wage increase in their massive COVID-19 relief bill seem all but dead.
Democrats’ hopes of including a minimum wage increase in their massive COVID-19 relief bill seem all but dead.
Serial killer murdered in prison
An elderly California serial killer who was known as the "I-5 Strangler" has been killed in prison, authorities say.
An elderly California serial killer who was known as the "I-5 Strangler" has been killed in prison, authorities say.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mother accused of killing 6-year-old son, dumping his body in river
The Middletown Ohio Police say the couple admitted that the 6-year-old was killed in Preble County and then the body was brought back to Middletown and put in the Ohio River.
The Middletown Ohio Police say the couple admitted that the 6-year-old was killed in Preble County and then the body was brought back to Middletown and put in the Ohio River.
Louisiana police officer fatally shot over alleged mask dispute at high school basketball game
A Louisiana police officer working security at a high school basketball game was shot and killed following a mask-related dispute, police said.
A Louisiana police officer working security at a high school basketball game was shot and killed following a mask-related dispute, police said.
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’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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
To fight back bay flooding in New Jersey, the federal government will recommend storm surge barriers, floodwalls, and elevating homes.
In confirmation hearing, Merrick Garland vows as AG to prioritize civil rights, combat extremist attacks
As his confirmation hearing began Monday, Merrick Garland, President Joe Biden’s nominee for attorney general, vowed to prioritize civil rights, combat extremist attacks and ensure the Justice Department remains politically independent.
As his confirmation hearing began Monday, Merrick Garland, President Joe Biden’s nominee for attorney general, vowed to prioritize civil rights, combat extremist attacks and ensure the Justice Department remains politically independent.
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.
Legislation to decriminalize cannabis and loosen penalties for underage possession of the drug and alcohol was signed into law Monday.
NJ loosens restrictions on some sports, entertainment venues
Fans will be allowed to attend sports and entertainment events at the New Jersey's largest facilities in limited numbers starting next week, Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday.
Fans will be allowed to attend sports and entertainment events at the New Jersey's largest facilities in limited numbers starting next week, Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday.
Man backing pickup out of driveway struck, killed 2-year-old boy
A man backing a pickup truck out of a driveway struck and killed a 2-year-old boy in New Jersey, authorities said.
A man backing a pickup truck out of a driveway struck and killed a 2-year-old boy in New Jersey, authorities said.