What's open at the Jersey Shore for the holiday weekend
Here's a quick look at what's open and which coronavirus-related restrictions remain in place at the Jersey Shore as the July Fourth weekend arrives:
Here's a quick look at what's open and which coronavirus-related restrictions remain in place at the Jersey Shore as the July Fourth weekend arrives:
Major changes for gamblers at Atlantic City casinos
For the first time in 108 days, slot machines will beep, dice will tumble and cards will be dealt at Atlantic City's casinos Thursday as they reopen amid a coronavirus pandemic that has drastically changed things both inside and outside the casino walls.
For the first time in 108 days, slot machines will beep, dice will tumble and cards will be dealt at Atlantic City's casinos Thursday as they reopen amid a coronavirus pandemic that has drastically changed things both inside and outside the casino walls.
Jersey City reopens playgrounds, pools to follow on Friday
Jersey City is opening all of its playgrounds and splash pads, and two of the city's public pools will be reopening in the coming days.
Jersey City is opening all of its playgrounds and splash pads, and two of the city's public pools will be reopening in the coming days.
What is open in New Jersey this weekend?
Many more businesses can reopen in New Jersey beginning Thursday.
Many more businesses can reopen in New Jersey beginning Thursday.
Murphy bans drinking, eating at Atlantic City casinos; Borgata delays reopening
Gamblers coming back to Atlantic City casinos this week will find a different world: no smoking, drinking or eating inside.
Gamblers coming back to Atlantic City casinos this week will find a different world: no smoking, drinking or eating inside.
NY, NJ, CT restrict access to travelers from 16 states due to fear of coronavirus spread
A mandatory quarantine of 14 days has been extended to travelers entering New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to 16 from the 8 states listed when the advisory was first issued last week.
A mandatory quarantine of 14 days has been extended to travelers entering New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to 16 from the 8 states listed when the advisory was first issued last week.
New Jersey halts indoor dining restart
Indoor dining in New Jersey has been postponed because of a lack of compliance over the use of face masks and social distancing, the governor said.
Indoor dining in New Jersey has been postponed because of a lack of compliance over the use of face masks and social distancing, the governor said.
NJ Attorney General investigating death of man in police vehicle after arrest
State authorities are investigating the death of a man in a New Jersey police vehicle following his arrest over the weekend.
State authorities are investigating the death of a man in a New Jersey police vehicle following his arrest over the weekend.
Princeton University removes Woodrow Wilson’s name from school over 'racist thinking'
Princeton University has announced that it has removed the name of President Woodrow Wilson from the University’s School of Public and International Affairs, which will now be known as The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs.
Princeton University has announced that it has removed the name of President Woodrow Wilson from the University’s School of Public and International Affairs, which will now be known as The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs.
Here's what NJ schools need to do to reopen in the Fall
Schools across New Jersey were issued guidelines by Gov. Phil Murphy and state education officials on Friday to help them formulate a plan on how to reopen safely in September.
Schools across New Jersey were issued guidelines by Gov. Phil Murphy and state education officials on Friday to help them formulate a plan on how to reopen safely in September.
Paterson city councilman, 3 others face voting fraud charges
New Jersey's attorney general says a Paterson city councilman, a councilman-elect and two other men face criminal voting fraud charges stemming from the May 12 special election in the city.
New Jersey's attorney general says a Paterson city councilman, a councilman-elect and two other men face criminal voting fraud charges stemming from the May 12 special election in the city.
Carcass of right whale spotted off Jersey shore
An aerial survey team spotted a dead whale floating off the coast of Elberon.
An aerial survey team spotted a dead whale floating off the coast of Elberon.
New Jersey adds nearly 1,900 suspected COVID-19 deaths
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy says nearly 1,900 people likely died of COVID-19 in New Jersey but were not initially counted in the state’s death toll.
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy says nearly 1,900 people likely died of COVID-19 in New Jersey but were not initially counted in the state’s death toll.
Electricity ruled out as factor in pool drowning deaths of 3 in NJ
Authorities on Tuesday were searching for answers in the deaths of three family members who were found unresponsive in a backyard above-ground swimming pool.
Authorities on Tuesday were searching for answers in the deaths of three family members who were found unresponsive in a backyard above-ground swimming pool.
Fireworks are booming before July 4, but why the ruckus?
Fireworks are a symbol of celebration, but they're not being saved for Fourth of July festivities in the U.S. Nightly blasts from Connecticut to California have angered residents and alarmed officials.
Fireworks are a symbol of celebration, but they're not being saved for Fourth of July festivities in the U.S. Nightly blasts from Connecticut to California have angered residents and alarmed officials.
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.
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.
NJ aquariums, libraries, museums to reopen from COVID-19
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says aquariums, libraries, museums and some indoor recreation can reopen from their coronavirus pause on July 2. Murphy said Wednesday that masks will be required, and capacity must be limited to 25%.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says aquariums, libraries, museums and some indoor recreation can reopen from their coronavirus pause on July 2. Murphy said Wednesday that masks will be required, and capacity must be limited to 25%.
New Jersey's rides, water parks, playgrounds can reopen July 2
The governor says amusement parks, water parks, and playgrounds can reopen on July 2.
The governor says amusement parks, water parks, and playgrounds can reopen on July 2.
NJ to allow camping at 12 parks, forests, other areas
Environmental officials in New Jersey have announced that camping will be allowed as of Monday in a dozen state parks, forests and recreation areas amid social distancing and mask-wearing guidelines.
Environmental officials in New Jersey have announced that camping will be allowed as of Monday in a dozen state parks, forests and recreation areas amid social distancing and mask-wearing guidelines.
Gym reopening order declined amid challenge to NJ governor
A federal judge has declined to allow a southern New Jersey gym to reopen as it continues a constitutional challenge to the state order that shut down businesses deemed non-essential in order to help stem the spread of the coronavirus.
A federal judge has declined to allow a southern New Jersey gym to reopen as it continues a constitutional challenge to the state order that shut down businesses deemed non-essential in order to help stem the spread of the coronavirus.