Embattled New Jersey corrections commissioner to resign

Marcus Hicks had faced sharp criticism in recent months from several lawmakers who called for his dismissal, citing his overall job performance and his handling of problems at the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women in Clinton.

New Jersey lawmakers pass bill to end public health emergency

The measure, which passed with Democrats in favor and Republicans against, ends most of the more than 100 executive orders that Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy enacted to address the pandemic, but leaves about a dozen of them in place until January.

The Delaware Valley COVID vaccine push is on

The drive is on to vaccinate at least 70 percent of U.S. adults by July 4th and officials in the Delaware Valley are helping by setting up pop-up vaccine sites, among other methods.

New Jersey to close 6 mass vaccination sites

New Jersey will be shutting down its six mass COVID-19 vaccination sites as the state moves from a mega-site model to relying on about 1,800 community inoculation sites.