Murphy signs legislation making Juneteenth state holiday
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation that makes Juneteenth a state holiday. Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when word reached enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, that the Civil War had ended and they were free.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation that makes Juneteenth a state holiday. Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when word reached enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, that the Civil War had ended and they were free.
Navy cancels F/A-18 flyover of Hudson River
The U.S. Navy has canceled a planned F/A-18 military jet flyover in New York City that was tied to the commemoration of the 19th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
The U.S. Navy has canceled a planned F/A-18 military jet flyover in New York City that was tied to the commemoration of the 19th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
Magnitude 3.1 earthquake strikes NJ
The U.S. Geological Survey reports an earthquake has struck New Jersey with a preliminary magnitude of 3.1.
The U.S. Geological Survey reports an earthquake has struck New Jersey with a preliminary magnitude of 3.1.
Gov. Murphy stops removal of flag displays on highways
Murphy announced that the removal of flags would be suspended and that he did not like the idea during his afternoon coronavirus briefing on Tuesday.
Murphy announced that the removal of flags would be suspended and that he did not like the idea during his afternoon coronavirus briefing on Tuesday.
Newark teen arrested in double stabbing at Jersey Shore
Police in Point Pleasant Beach arrested two people Monday in relation to a double stabbing.
Police in Point Pleasant Beach arrested two people Monday in relation to a double stabbing.
Restaurants in NJ reopen for indoor dining
Restaurants across New Jersey were allowed to reopen their doors to diners on Friday as of 6 a.m. following an announcement by Gov. Phil Murphy earlier this week that enough progress had been made in the battle against the coronavirus.
Restaurants across New Jersey were allowed to reopen their doors to diners on Friday as of 6 a.m. following an announcement by Gov. Phil Murphy earlier this week that enough progress had been made in the battle against the coronavirus.
Customer leaves $1,000 tip at New Jersey restaurant
A family who dined at a recently reopened Ocean Grove, New Jersey, restaurant for breakfast left a $1,000 tip for the server.
A family who dined at a recently reopened Ocean Grove, New Jersey, restaurant for breakfast left a $1,000 tip for the server.
Gyms, dance studios, recreational business in New Jersey reopen
Health clubs, boutique fitness studios, and other business have the green light.
Health clubs, boutique fitness studios, and other business have the green light.
New Jersey approves voting by mail in November election
Murphy signed the bills just a day after the Democrat-led Legislature sent them to his desk.
Murphy signed the bills just a day after the Democrat-led Legislature sent them to his desk.
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.