NJ governor Phil Murphy, leaders agree on $2B in property tax relief
The agreement has grown to twice the size of the initial proposal Murphy put forward in March.
Authorities investigating commercial accident, explosion at Harrison Township business, police say
Authorities with the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office and the Fire Marshall are investigating a commercial accident and explosion in Harrison Township.
Wildwood motel fire causes $500k in damage after welding accident, officials say
Crews spent hours battling a three-alarm fire in Wildwood, which left an estimated $500,000 damage in its wake.
30 years for New Jersey man who killed ex, drove son with body in trunk
A New Jersey man who killed his ex-girlfriend and drove their toddler son to Tennessee with her body in the trunk last July has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.
Union to vote on authorizing Atlantic City casino strike
Atlantic City’s main casino workers union will vote Wednesday on whether to authorize a strike against the city’s casinos, with whom they have yet to reach new contract agreements.
NJ Supreme Court nixes lawsuit from woman injured while rescuing dog at Jersey Shore
A woman who says she suffered neurological damage after jumping into a canal at the Jersey Shore in 2017 while trying to save a neighbor's dog is not allowed to sue the pup's owners.
New Jersey man sentenced to 21 years in prison for sexual assault of young girl
A man who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a girl has been sentenced to 21 years in a New Jersey state prison.
Man in his 70s dies competing in Cape May triathlon, police say
An elderly competitor died after nearly completing the Escape the Cape Triathlon Sunday morning.
Police: 1 dead, 1 rescued after being pulled from water by beachgoers in Wildwood
A 45-year-old man died after he was pulled from the water at a Wildwood beach earlier this week.
Two Jersey Shore towns go to court to block pop-up parties
Two popular Jersey Shore towns are going to court to try to block so-called “pop-up parties” at which thousands of people gather on the beach.
New Jersey man admits selling unregistered pesticide to fight COVID-19
A New Jersey man admitted Thursday he illegally sold unregistered pesticides as a COVID-19 defense to government and municipal entities including the U.S. Marshals Service and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Police: 2 toddlers, infant left in hot car while woman, teen shopped at NJ Walmart
Authorities in New Jersey say an infant and two toddlers were left inside a hot car while a woman and teen shopped for nearly an hour.
3 rescued after getting caught in rip current at Stone Harbor beach
Three people were rescued after officials say they were trapped in a rip current in Stone Harbor.
Caesars plans lobby, casino floor, pool upgrades in $200 million makeover this year
Caesars casino in Atlantic City will renovate its casino floor, lobby, valet area and outdoor pool this year as part of a $200 million makeover.
Polls close in New Jersey primary election for state house seats
Voters in New Jersey will head to the polls Tuesday to select candidates for a dozen state House seats in the 2022 primary election.
Pennsylvania swimmer drowns off coast of Wildwood, police say
A Pennsylvania man died after he was pulled from the water off the coast of Wildwood on Tuesday, according to authorities.
12-foot-long great white shark spotted near coast in Cape May County, Coast Guard says
Boaters beware, a great white shark was spotted in New Jersey waters this weekend.
New Jersey gas hits $5 a gallon as Philadelphia prices surge to $5.08
Gas prices in New Jersey hit a record $5 a gallon as travel kicks off for the summer.
Officials: Garage engulfed in flames, firefighters injured in fire at Gloucester County home
Residents were displaced and two firefighters suffered injuries after a fire erupted at home in Gloucester County on Monday.
Hard Rock boss confers with NJ governor on casino smoking
The chairman of the global Hard Rock casino and entertainment company spoke recently with New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy about the “economic challenges” of banning smoking in casinos, which a bill pending in the state Legislature would do.