New Jersey will begin recreational marijuana sales soon. Here’s where it’s legal in the U.S.
The newest industry in the Garden State has an estimated 800,000 potential recreational customers, and roughly 800,000 more potential marijuana “tourists."
Officials: Double shooting in Maple Shade kills 1 man, critically injures another
Officials in Maple Shade say a 26-year-old man was critically injured and a 27-year-old man was killed in a shooting at an apartment complex Friday morning.
NJ man ran over woman twice in horrific road rage incident, prosecutors say
A New Jersey man faces multiple charges after he allegedly ran over a woman, repeatedly, when she attempted to take pictures of his vehicle following a collision.
New Jersey to begin recreational marijuana sales next week, governor says
New Jersey residents over 21-years-old will be allowed to purchase recreational marijuana in the Garden State next week, according to Governor Phil Murphy.
Video shows NJ teacher save student choking on water bottle cap
Janiece Jenkins, a teacher at East Orange Community Charter School, is being hailed a hero after springing into action and saving her student who was choking on a water bottle cap.
Camden School District changes milk distributor after possible contamination
The Camden City School District announced their new milk supplier after cartons of possibly contaminated milk was distributed and consumed last month, prompting students and a staff member to be taken to local hospitals.
New Jersey man charged in possible string of anti-Semitic attacks
Authorities in Lakewood, New Jersey have arrested a man accused of a violent string of crimes against members of the Orthodox Jewish community.
New Jersey approves 7 facilities for recreational cannabis sales
New Jersey regulators gave a green light Monday to seven facilities that already sell medical marijuana to also sell recreational cannabis, although it's not clear exactly when sales would begin.
Once a retail giant, Kmart down to three U.S. stores after NJ closing
Once the Kmart in Avenel, New Jersey, shutters, the number of Kmarts in the U.S. -- once well over 2,000 – will be down to three last holdouts. In its heyday, Kmart sold product lines endorsed by celebrities Martha Stewart and Jaclyn Smith, sponsored NASCAR auto races and was mentioned in movies like "Beetlejuice."
Atlantic City 2021 casino earns surpass pre-pandemic levels
Figures released Friday by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement show eight of the nine casinos posted a gross operating profit last year.
Man gets 375 years in 2016 NJ slayings of woman, 2 kids
An Essex County judge imposed three consecutive life terms on 31-year-old Jeremy Arrington and consecutive sentences on other counts.
Police: Manchester Township man charged after committing several violent crimes in Lakewood in single day
A Manchester Township man is facing charges after police say he was responsible for several violent crimes on Friday, including a carjacking, hit-and-run and stabbing.
Millville man, 62, arrested and charged in 1990 Cape May County cold case
Cape May County officials announced the arrest of Jerry Rosado and that he is charged with the sexual assault of Susan Negersmith, in a case stemming from 1990.
NJ man pleads guilty in ex-girlfriend's death, desecrating her body
A New Jersey man who authorities say killed his toddler son's mother and then drove the boy and her body to Tennessee last summer has pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter.
Flu or COVID?: Cases of both illnesses are up in Philadelphia, New Jersey
Flu cases are spiking across New Jersey and Philadelphia as some health officials recommend people mask indoors amid a recent jump in COVID-19 cases.
Amtrak Portal Bridge replacement construction gets green light
The Portal North Bridge project will build a new bridge over the Hackensack River in northern New Jersey to replace a 112-year-old swing bridge that occasionally becomes stuck after opening to allow boats to pass underneath.
American Airlines will use buses for hops to Philadelphia from Allentown, Atlantic City
The service will start June 3 between Philadelphia International Airport and airports in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and Atlantic City, New Jersey, the airline said Thursday with the bus company called Landline.
Detention hearing rescheduled in shooting death of Trenton nine-year-old
A detention hearing is scheduled for Isiah Roberts, 19, in the shooting death of nine-year-old SeQuoya Bacon-Jones. Authorities say SeQuoya was playing in a courtyard with her brother when an altercation nearby ended in gunfire.
3 New Jersey boys honored for helping save boy who fell through ice
Three New Jersey boys were recognized Tuesday for helping rescue another boy who had fallen through an icy pond in January.
Howell Living History Farm helps bring gardens to Garden State's capital
A New Jersey historical organization is helping to bring lessons of farming and agriculture to the Garden State's capital.