NJ cannabis bill advances, but lawmakers differ on details
New Jersey lawmakers have advanced legislation to establish a new recreational marijuana marketplace, which voters overwhelmingly approved on the ballot earlier this month.
Police locate 15-year-old boy reported missing from Maple Shade Township
Authorities in Burlington County have safely located a 15-year-old boy who had not been seen since Tuesday.
NJ police officer's quick thinking helps rescue dog from second-floor deck during house fire
A New Jersey police officer is being hailed a hero for rescuing a dog from a second-floor deck during a house fire over the summer.
Man who killed artist, inmate dies in NJ prison
Ambrose Harris, 68, died Tuesday at New Jersey State Prison in Trenton, the state Department of Corrections said. Officials did not release a cause of death.
Camden taking a hard COVID-19 hit
COVID cases continue to surge across the region and across the country, and southern New Jersey is no different.
Teacher union for Clearview School District asks district to go virtual due to spiking coronavirus cases
With spiking cases around the region, the teachers union for Clearview School District in Gloucester County is asking the district to go virtual.
Coronavirus increase shelves in-person jury trials in New Jersey
Jury trials in New Jersey have been suspended as COVID-19 cases in the state make a resurgence.
Toys for Tots Burlington County struggling to support local families during holiday season
Toys for Tots Burlington County is struggling to support local families this holiday season.
In-person jury trials suspended in New Jersey due to rise in coronavirus cases
A state Supreme Court order released Monday suspended in-person jury trials until further notice, with the exception of one trial that is in progress. In-person grand juries are suspended, but can meet virtually.
Deadly Tuesday morning shooting marks Trenton's 37th homicide
Tuesday morning's shooting marks the 37th homicide in Trenton so far in 2020. The city recorded just 16 homicides in 2019 and 17 in 2018.
Cherry Hill Public Schools begin hybrid learning following virtual town hall
Cherry Hill students will be back in the classroom Tuesday for the first time this school year.
New Jersey announces tighter restrictions on gatherings due to COVID-19
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says he will be announcing new restrictions on indoor and outdoor gatherings as the state continues to see record-breaking coronavirus case numbers.
Northeast governors hold 'emergency summit' on virus surge
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he and five other governors were to discuss coordinating certain these types of restrictions.
Many challenges remain as US casinos financially recover from virus
America's casinos are recovering from months of closures necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak, having regained 81% of the gambling revenue they saw in the third quarter of last year.
Across party lines, Americans embrace marijuana legalization in 2020 election
Recreational marijuana initiatives passed in four states this year, from liberal New Jersey to conservative Montana and South Dakota. The results prove how broadly accepted marijuana has become.
Trenton Health Team warns second wave of COVID-19 could be worse than the spring
New Jersey state health officials are sounding the alarm after the Garden State broke a record for the highest daily coronavirus cases for a second day in a row.
NJ sets U.S. sport bet record for 3rd month at $803M
Figures released Friday by the state Division of Gambling Enforcement show that Atlantic City’s casinos and the three horse tracks that offer sports betting collectively took in $803,096,172.
Gas prices rise in New Jersey, around nation as demand increases
The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $2.13, up two cents from the previous week.
Fliers in Medford neighborhood looked into as potential bias crime
Medford residents are calling a sign posted on two streets unnecessary.
Citing governor's virus restrictions, Borgata cutting jobs, hours
Atlantic City's top casino is laying off or cutting the hours of 422 workers in what it says is a direct reaction to strict new indoor dining limits imposed by Gov. Phil Murphy.