Boy gets surprise parade from Harrison Township Police Department to celebrate 4th birthday
A New Jersey police department surprised a boy for his fourth birthday.
New Jersey lowers flags to half-staff as COVID deaths rise
Flags in New Jersey will fly at half-staff indefinitely to honor the people who died from COVID-related causes. The number of positive cases in the state is nearly 30,000.
New Jersey reports 29,895 coronavirus cases; 646 deaths
New Jersey now has at least 29,895 coronavirus cases, with 646 reported deaths, according to state health officials.
Gov. Murphy signs order letting police commandeer medical equipment
Murphy signed the order Thursday, saying he hopes the state will not have to use the power it authorized.
New Jersey ER doctor who survived cancer dies after showing coronavirus symptoms, family says
A New Jersey ER doctor died in his New York City apartment before medics arrived Tuesday, one week after displaying symptoms of COVID-19.
COVID-19 reaches quarter of New Jersey’s nursing homes, officials say
The virus’ expansion to 93 of the state’s 375 nursing homes is concerning, Murphy and Persichilli have said, but added that it’s expected.
COVID-19 testing sites open in Camden and Mercer counties
Two COVID-19 testing sites opened in Camden and Mercer counties as the number of cases in New Jersey jumped to 22,255.
NJ caregiver arrested for sexually assaulting severely impaired 16-year-old girl, officials say
Edmond DiPaolo, 33, of Pemberton Township, faces numerous charges involving the sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl. He was taken into custody on March 21.
NJ couple, 99-year-old man among group charged for holding engagement party during pandemic
As a result of the continued COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order that banned all gatherings or social events regardless of their nature in an effort to prevent the spread of the disease.
New Jersey pushing tax, budget deadlines due to coronavirus
New Jersey’s income tax deadline will move from April 15 to July 15 and the state budget deadline will move from June 30 to September 30 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Police: Suspect claiming to have coronavirus punches, spits on Gloucester Township officer
Police say a suspect claiming to have coronavirus punched and spit on a Gloucester Township officer.
Wegmans to hire over 500 positions in New Jersey
Wegmans is hiring over 500 positions in New Jersey.
Murphy reverses course, lets gun stores open during coronavirus pandemic
Gov. Phil Murphy reversed course Monday, saying that gun stores will be able to stay open during the coronavirus pandemic.
Maple Shade group aims to spread birthday cheer during COVID-19
A New Jersey woman launched a Facebook group to help spread birthday cheer to those celebrating birthdays during COVID-19.
Vineland police investigate break-in at soup kitchen warehouse
A Vineland soup kitchen is looking for donations after someone broke into their warehouse.
Police break up 'Corona Party' at apartment in Trenton
Authorities in New Jersey reportedly broke up a 'Corona Party' Friday night at a Trenton-area apartment building.
Murphy calls ventilators New Jersey's biggest need to fight COVID-19
Gov. Phil Murphy said he made a request for more ventilators during a call with federal officials Saturday night.
Murphy warns against 'corona parties' after 47-person gathering busted: 'This is not a game'
"NO CORONA PARTIES," Gov. Phil Murphy said. "They’re illegal, dangerous, and stupid."
CDC issues 14-day domestic travel advisory for NJ, NY, CT
A 14-day travel restriction has been issued for New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut in an effort to contain the spread of coronavirus.
What you need to know today about the coronavirus pandemic
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