Activists in Camden call for police reform
Held up as a “model” for successful policing is the Camden County force patrolling one of the nation’s most troubled cities for seven years. Activists standing in front of city hall Monday, claim the “rosy view” of the county force is a “PR stunt.”
Outdoor dining, in-person retail resumes in New Jersey
Restaurants who are able to move their businesses outdoors, for the time being, will still be required to enforce social distancing guidelines.
New Jersey to ID police officers with disciplinary violations
The state's top law enforcement official said in a statement that the order would apply going forward to all state, county and local law enforcement agencies.
Fisherman helps police, medics rescue man from burning car in Atlantic City
Police say an unconscious driver trapped in a burning car after a crash in New Jersey was rescued by two fishermen, two officers and an emergency medical technician.
New Jersey community holds second protest after first ended in racialized, national tension
Protestors gathered Gloucester County, New Jersey where a rural community led a peaceful demonstration after a racialized incident that put small town Franklinville on the spot internationally.
Police: 3 injured after deer runs into protesters in New Jersey
Authorities say a woman marching in a protest in New Jersey was seriously inured and two others were also hurt when a deer ran into the crowd.
Deer runs into Black Lives Matter marchers in NJ, injuring 3, 1 seriously
Authorities say a woman marching in a Black Lives Matter protest in New Jersey was seriously injured and two others were also hurt when a deer suddenly ran into the crowd.
Federal judge formally ends ‘Bridgegate’ scandal criminal case
A federal judge formally brought an end Friday to the criminal case stemming from the 2013 George Washington Bridge lane-closing scandal known as “Bridgegate.”
Atlantic City’s May casino revenue down 65% in virus closure
With Atlantic City’s casinos shuttered and silent due to the coronavirus, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement said Friday that the casinos and two racetracks elsewhere in the state took in $91.1 million in May, a decrease of over 65% from May 2019.
Asbury Park backs off in indoor dining dispute after lawsuit
Murphy has not indicated when restaurants will be able to reopen for indoor seating, aside from saying he hoped it would be “sooner rather than later.”
Video shows counter-protester kneeling on another man's neck during peaceful protest in NJ
The incident, which immediately inspired community backlash, happened in the rural suburb Franklinville on Monday.
Hamilton police investigate after racist graffiti found on several roads
Hamilton police are investigating after racist graffiti was found on several roads.
Prosecutors release body camera footage of Woodlynne police officer pepper spray incident
A Woodlynne police officer has been charged after he allegedly sprayed two people with pepper spray without provocation, prosecutors announced Wednesday.
Barbershops, hair salons to reopen in New Jersey on June 22, Murphy says
Residents in New Jersey who have had to manage shaggy hair or make do with at-home haircuts will soon be allowed to get a proper trim.
Murphy says New Jersey will sue Asbury Park over indoor dining restrictions
At his daily briefing Thursday, Murphy, a Democrat, said the town’s plans “are inconsistent with my executive order. We cannot have one set of rules for one town and another for another town.”
Atlantic City OKs booze on the Boardwalk in effort to boost crowds
Searching for ways to boost tourism amid the coronavirus pandemic, the city is dropping a longtime prohibition on drinking on the Boardwalk
NJ officials seek residents input on use of force policy reform
Officials in New Jersey will look to residents when deciding on revamped use of force policies, the state announced Friday.
New Jersey trooper who shot man should be charged, victim's mom says
The encounter is under criminal investigation already and must by law be presented to a grand jury.
Former Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino to be imploded, mayor says
The building that formerly held the Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino for more than three decades will be imploded, Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small confirmed during a Thursday conference.
Christopher Columbus statue removed from Farnham Park in Camden
The Christopher Columbus statue was removed from Camden’s Farnham Park on Thursday night.