Man admits killing brother in Atlantic City casino
A Philadelphia man who fatally beat his younger brother in an Atlantic City casino hotel room last year has pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter.
A Philadelphia man who fatally beat his younger brother in an Atlantic City casino hotel room last year has pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter.
1st Black female justice confirmed to NJ high court
New Jersey’s state Senate has confirmed the nomination of the first Black woman to sit on the state's Supreme Court.
New Jersey’s state Senate has confirmed the nomination of the first Black woman to sit on the state's Supreme Court.
US Attorney: 74 people face federal charges from Portland protests
Seventy-four people are now facing federal charges related to protests that have rocked Portland, Oregon, for three months since George Floyd was killed, the local U.S. attorney announced Thursday.
Seventy-four people are now facing federal charges related to protests that have rocked Portland, Oregon, for three months since George Floyd was killed, the local U.S. attorney announced Thursday.
Claims for unemployment benefits fall in New Jersey
The state's jobless claims have soared to more than 1.5 million, primarily because of the response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
The state's jobless claims have soared to more than 1.5 million, primarily because of the response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
NY Jets, other NFL teams cancel practice in protest over Jacob Blake shooting
The New York Jets, Indianapolis Colts, Washington Football Team and Green Bay Packers all canceled practices in an apparent response to the shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in Wisconsin.
The New York Jets, Indianapolis Colts, Washington Football Team and Green Bay Packers all canceled practices in an apparent response to the shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in Wisconsin.
Invasive 'Frankenfish' spotted in Delaware River in Catskills
The northern snakehead is such an effective hunter it can threaten the populations of trout and shad.
The northern snakehead is such an effective hunter it can threaten the populations of trout and shad.
21 arrests made in NJ child sexual exploitation sweep
An extensive investigation that targeted people who sexually exploited children online has netted 21 arrests in New Jersey,
An extensive investigation that targeted people who sexually exploited children online has netted 21 arrests in New Jersey,
NJ gyms allowed to reopen at limited capacity starting Sept. 1
Gyms, health fitness centers, and indoor amusements across New Jersey will be allowed to reopen at 25 percent capacity starting Sept. 1 and must follow other safety guidelines, announced Gov. Phil Murphy Wednesday.
Gyms, health fitness centers, and indoor amusements across New Jersey will be allowed to reopen at 25 percent capacity starting Sept. 1 and must follow other safety guidelines, announced Gov. Phil Murphy Wednesday.
New Jersey governor proposes cash giveaway to babies
New Jersey is facing a budget shortfall due to the coronavirus pandemic but that isn't stopping the governor from proposing a new entitlement program.
New Jersey is facing a budget shortfall due to the coronavirus pandemic but that isn't stopping the governor from proposing a new entitlement program.
Murphy unveils $40B budget, seeks tax hikes, some cuts, more debt
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy proposed a nearly $40.1 billion budget, which slashes about $1 billion in spending but also calls for higher taxes on millionaires and $4 billion in new debt to close gaps stemming from the coronavirus pandemic.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy proposed a nearly $40.1 billion budget, which slashes about $1 billion in spending but also calls for higher taxes on millionaires and $4 billion in new debt to close gaps stemming from the coronavirus pandemic.
TSA returns wedding dress in time for ceremony
Transportation Security Administration employees saved a bride's big day after her wedding dress was left behind at an airport security checkpoint.
Transportation Security Administration employees saved a bride's big day after her wedding dress was left behind at an airport security checkpoint.
Gov. Murphy: Most schools in New Jersey planning hybrid start
Most of the state's school districts are planning a hybrid start to the academic year, the governor says.
Most of the state's school districts are planning a hybrid start to the academic year, the governor says.
Shelter in place order for NJ town after chemical leak
Authorities in a New Jersey community told residents to shelter in place after a chemical leak at a plant that manufactures polypropylene plastic resins.
Authorities in a New Jersey community told residents to shelter in place after a chemical leak at a plant that manufactures polypropylene plastic resins.
NFL positive COVID-19 tests from NJ lab could be false
The NFL revealed Sunday that several positive COVID-19 tests were found a day earlier by one of its testing partners, and the Chicago Bears said they had nine false positives.
The NFL revealed Sunday that several positive COVID-19 tests were found a day earlier by one of its testing partners, and the Chicago Bears said they had nine false positives.
Murphy signs law abolishing 'freeholder' title
Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation abolishing the county-level title of freeholder, which sponsors say alludes to a time when Black people and women were excluded from government.
Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation abolishing the county-level title of freeholder, which sponsors say alludes to a time when Black people and women were excluded from government.
NJ woman accused in texting-while-driving case sentenced
A New Jersey woman has been sentenced to five years in prison in the death of a pedestrian that prosecutors said occurred as the driver was texting, an accusation the defendant denied on the stand.
A New Jersey woman has been sentenced to five years in prison in the death of a pedestrian that prosecutors said occurred as the driver was texting, an accusation the defendant denied on the stand.
NJ school district offering virtual night classes for working parents
As schools finalize plans for remote or in-person learning, Long Branch Public Schools are offering another option, virtual night classes for working parents.
As schools finalize plans for remote or in-person learning, Long Branch Public Schools are offering another option, virtual night classes for working parents.
Massive fire rips through unfinished NJ apartment complex
A fire tore through the construction site of an apartment complex in Somerset County.
A fire tore through the construction site of an apartment complex in Somerset County.
Gov. Murphy: Too many residents refuse to cooperate with contact tracers
Contact tracers are reaching out to New Jersey residents. But more than half the people contacted aren't fully cooperating with the tracers.
Contact tracers are reaching out to New Jersey residents. But more than half the people contacted aren't fully cooperating with the tracers.
Man on bike fires at crowd, wounding 4-year-old girl in Asbury Park, prosecutor says
Monmouth County prosecutors charged Sciaire Jackson, of Lakewood, with attempted murder, aggravated assault count and weapons charges stemming from Tuesday's shooting at Boston Way Village in Asbury Park.
Monmouth County prosecutors charged Sciaire Jackson, of Lakewood, with attempted murder, aggravated assault count and weapons charges stemming from Tuesday's shooting at Boston Way Village in Asbury Park.