U.S. casinos have best quarter ever, fueled by online and sports bets
America's commercial casinos are marking the industry's best quarter ever and pushing U.S. casino revenue past what it was for all of 2020. Figures released Tuesday by the American Gaming Association show U.S. casinos are poised to have their best year ever in 2021 as more consumers feel comfortable visiting casinos amid the ongoing COVID19 pandemic, and as online and sports betting revenues continue to grow.
NJ State Police investigate double shooting in Burlington County
A New Jersey State Police investigation is being conducted after a double shooting in Burlington County.
Ciattarelli campaign denies fraud but says recount possible
New Jersey Republican Jack Ciattarelli’s campaign denied Monday that there was fraud in this year's governor's election but his campaign's attorney said the margin could shrink enough to warrant a recount.
9K children in New Jersey received first dose of COVID vaccine so far, Murphy says
The mask requirement for K-12 students and staff will remain in place for now as Gov. Phil Murphy encourages parents to get their children vaccinated against COVID-19.
New Jersey State troopers kill crash victim after he shoots dog
The troopers responded to Starlite Hill Road early Sunday and found the front of the vehicle in a ditch. Inside was the driver and the dog, authorities said.
Proposal aims to make Delaware Water Gap a national park
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York have no national park, the nearest being Shenandoah, four hours south of Philadelphia. Pennsylvania.
Official: NJ detective serving warrant shot, standoff ensues
The Attorney General’s Office is conducting an investigation of a fatal police shooting that occurred on November 6 in Long Branch, N.J.
Gas prices level in NJ, creep around nation as a whole
Gas prices remained high in New Jersey and crept up a bit more around the nation as a whole amid continued high crude oil prices.
Girl with Down syndrome gets custom adaptive bike donated by non-profit and Philadelphia Flyers organizations
Hope Miller walked her precious little girl Rebekah before a crowd to get her first bike. Rebekah, 6, has Down Syndrome and this custom adaptive bike will allow her to ride like any other kid.
Staff shortages limiting hours at several stores at Cherry Hill Mall
A spokesperson for the Cherry Hill Mall confirms that while the mall has maintained normal operating hours, many retailers are limiting store hours because of staffing challenges.
Edward Durr, New Jersey's GOP newcomer, apologizes for anti-Islamic social media post
Edward Durr, New Jersey's GOP newcomer whose grassroots campaign unseated longtime legislator Steve Sweeney, is apologizing for a past anti-Islamic tweet.
New Jersey high school grad, 19, wins school board seat after suffering ‘awful’ coronavirus rules
A young New Jersey man who graduated from high school last year after experiencing "awful" coronavirus rules during his senior year has won a seat on his local school board, according to reports.
NJ Senate president Steve Sweeney speaks out after loss to Edward Durr, GOP newcomer
Edward Durr, a furniture company truck driver and first-time officeholder, defeated Steve Sweeney in New Jersey’s 3rd Legislative District, according to results tallied Thursday.
Edward Durr, GOP truck driver who spent $150 on primary in NJ, defeats Sweeney
New Jersey’s longtime state Senate president, Democrat Steve Sweeney, has lost reelection, falling to Edward Durr, a Republican newcomer who spent little on his campaign.
Phil Murphy narrowly reelected governor in New Jersey, AP reports
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy narrowly won reelection Wednesday, eking out a victory that spared Democrats the loss of a second gubernatorial seat.
New Jersey residents share their views on the governor's race
Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy and Republican Jack Ciattarelli on Wednesday were locked in what amounts to a tie in the New Jersey governor’s race
Election Day 2021: What you need to know about elections in New Jersey, Pennsylvania
New Jersey voters are set to decide on a governor while Pennsylvania voters will decide on a Supreme Court seat and Philadelphia district attorney.
K-9 with Manchester Police Department signs off for final time
Manchester Police Department K-9 Storm signed off for the final time after serving his community for six years.
2nd suspect arrested in connection with deadly attempted robbery of man followed from casino, prosecutors say
A second suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with a deadly attempted robbery of a man followed to his New Jersey home from Parx Casino, prosecutors said Monday.
Inmate who escaped from New Jersey prison back in custody
An inmate who escaped from New Jersey's Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women is back in custody.