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.
ACME, GIANT join federal effort to distribute coronavirus vaccine once approved
Two of the region's largest grocery store chains will take part in a federal push to distribute a free coronavirus vaccine to millions of Americans once it is authorized.
Police: Body found inside laundry bag on roadside in Tacony
Philadelphia police are trying to identify a body found inside a laundry bag on the side of the road Friday morning in Tacony.
Murphy signs order giving towns, counties option to limit hours at non-essential businesses
The new restrictions go beyond statewide measures announced earlier in the week by Murphy, who ordered bars and restaurants to halt indoor dining between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. beginning Thursday.
Cannabis bill delayed while New Jersey's leaders talk taxes
New Jersey lawmakers say legislative leaders and the governor are discussing tax rates on recreational marijuana, delaying a vote on a legalization measure.
NJ lawmakers fast-tracking marijuana marketplace measure
How soon the market could be up and running is a question, but the measure says that the commission will adopt rules for the transition to a recreational marketplace in six months at the latest after the bill is signed into law.
COVID-19 cases continue to surge in New Jersey
COVID-19 positive patients are steadily filling beds at area hospitals. The second surge of coronavirus is here.
Cherry Hill Public Schools to begin hybrid learning Nov. 17
Cherry Hill Public Schools will begin a hybrid learning model beginning Nov. 17.
NJ attorney general quarantining after staffer tests positive for coronavirus
The attorney general of New Jersey is quarantining at home after a staff member tested positive for coronavirus, a spokesperson said Wednesday.
Atlantic City wants exclusive deal on pot sales
The mayor says the city should get first dibs on tax money that recreational marijuana would generate because it currently gets nothing from state-imposed parking, luxury, hotel and sports betting taxes.
Evesham Township police search for man accused of attempted sexual assault
Police are searching for a man accused of attempted sexual assault in Evesham Township.
New Jersey's overnight COVID-19 cases skyrocket
Gov. Phil Murphy says New Jersey's COVID-19 overnight caseload surged by almost 4,000 new cases.
NJ vote would allow sports betting on all college games
New Jersey lawmakers want to amend the state constitution to allow sports betting on all major collegiate games.
New Jersey to implement new indoor dining, sports restrictions due to COVID-19 case surge
The governor says he is not looking at a widespread lockdown but restaurants and bars might have shorter hours due to a surge in new coronavirus cases in the state.
Cherry Hill School District delays hybrid learning due to COVID-19 cases reported among students
Students in the Cherry Hill Public School District will not go back to classrooms Tuesday for hybrid learning.
Yankees move minor league teams from Trenton, Staten Island
The Yankees’ Double-A Trenton team will shift to Somerset County, New Jersey.
New Jersey man faces voter fraud charges in mail-in ballot submission
Hunterdon County prosecutors and police said 53-year-old Brian Shilling of Stockton is accused of falsely completing a ballot and forging some else's signature.
Coronavirus cases on the rise in New Jersey
Coronavirus cases in New Jersey are on an upward trajectory.
Yankees double-A affiliate to move away from Trenton
The Yankees’ Double-A Trenton team will shift to Somerset County, New Jersey. The Class A club that had been in Staten Island since 1999 will move upstate to Hudson Valley, previously an affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays.
Gas prices continue to decline in NJ, around the country
AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in New Jersey on Friday was $2.18, down three cents from last week. Drivers were paying an average of $2.59 a gallon a year ago at this time.