1 dead, 1 injured after 30 shots fired on South Philadelphia sidewalk
A shooting on a South Philadelphia sidewalk left one man dead and another injured. 30 spent shell casings and a handgun were found at the scene, police say.
New NJ law combats rowdy pop-up parties and strengthens penalties
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a new law to combat rowdy pop-up parties, and it goes into effect immediately.
US Attorney Habba investigating New Jersey Gov. Murphy over immigration enforcement policy
The top federal prosecutor in New Jersey says she has launched an investigation into Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy and state Attorney General Matt Platkin over the state's directive to local law enforcement not to cooperate with federal agent conducting immigration enforcement.
NJ cellphone ban in schools: How one school is making it work
About a month after Governor Phil Murphy proposed a statewide ban on cellphones in school classrooms, he visited Gloucester County, where a school already put that ban in action.
Sunday snowstorm: NJ declares state of emergency; Pa, NJ issue highway restrictions ahead of snow
N.J. Governor Phil Murphy declares a state of emergency ahead of Sunday's snow, while vehicle restrictions are issued for drivers in Pennsylvania and N.J.
NJ Gov. Phil Murphy proposes statewide smartphone ban in K-12 classrooms
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has proposed a statewide ban on smartphones in K-12 classrooms during his final State of the State address Tuesday afternoon.
NJ officials meet with Regional Operations and Intelligence Center; Gov. Murphy not in attendance
Lawmakers gathered in the Garden State to discuss the recent sightings of large drones in the sky as investigators continue searching for answers.
New Jersey's gas tax climbing by nearly 3 cents starting New Year's Day
Filling up your vehicle's gas tank in New Jersey will cost an extra 2.6 cents a gallon starting on New Year's Day.
NJ Transit offering week-long fare holiday: Here's when you can take a free ride
New Jersey Transit will host a week-long transit fare holiday as a ‘thank you’ to riders who have spent the summer navigating several travel disruptions.
What happens to Sen. Bob Menendez's seat after his conviction?
New Jersey Democrat Bob Menendez has become one of very few U.S. senators convicted of a crime while in office. He's also the first to be convicted of being an agent of a foreign government.
A closer look at what's in New Jersey's proposed $56.6 billion budget, from taxes to spending
New Jersey lawmakers are poised to send a $56.6 billion fiscal year 2025 budget to Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy this week, hiking taxes on high-earning businesses and funding for many state services and programs.
Murphy seeks $55.9B New Jersey budget, increasing education aid, boosting biz taxes to fund transit
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday unveiled a $55.9 billion budget, up about 5% over his previous year's proposal, calling for nearly $1 billion more in K-12 school funding as well as about $1 billion in new taxes on high-earning businesses to fund transit.
Blue state’s bag ban meant to protect environment backfires at staggering rate: study
Plastic consumption in New Jersey spiked by nearly three times following the state’s implementation of a strict ban on single-use plastic shopping bags, a study found.
New Jersey to allow teens who'll be 18 by a general election to vote in primaries
Seventeen-year-olds in New Jersey will be able to vote in primaries if they'll be 18 by the next general election under legislation signed by Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy.
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy announces run for US Senate seat in 2024
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy has launched a bid for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in next year’s contest.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy leaving Italy vacation early after death of lieutenant governor
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is cutting his Italy vacation short and returning to the state after the death this week of Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver. Murphy's spokesperson says he will leave Italy Thursday morning.
