NJ reports another 49 COVID-related deaths; toll now 13,578
New Jersey is reporting another 49 deaths associated with COVID-19 in the state, pushing the number of deaths associated with the virus to 13,578.
Citing term’s racist roots, NJ to stop calling county leaders Freeholders
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced this week his support for a bill that would phase out the use of the word “Freeholder” to describe the politicians who lead New Jersey’s counties, citing the word’s racist past.
NJ to require masks outdoors when social distancing not possible
NJ Gov. Phil Murphy says he will sign an executive order requiring people in the state to wear a face mask outside when social distancing is not possible.
Coronavirus transmission rates up in New Jersey as clusters form
The rate of transmission of COVID-19 in New Jersey has exceeded 1.0 for the first time in a month and a half, Gov. Phil Murphy said on Monday.
Murphy: NJ seeing 'small spikes' in virus from travelers
The governor of New Jersey says the state is starting to see “small spikes” in COVID-19 infection from people returning from trips to places like South Carolina and Florida.
What is open in New Jersey this weekend?
Many more businesses can reopen in New Jersey beginning Thursday.
Murphy bans drinking, eating at Atlantic City casinos; Borgata delays reopening
Gamblers coming back to Atlantic City casinos this week will find a different world: no smoking, drinking or eating inside.
NY, NJ, CT restrict access to travelers from 16 states due to fear of coronavirus spread
A mandatory quarantine of 14 days has been extended to travelers entering New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to 16 from the 8 states listed when the advisory was first issued last week.
Gov. Murphy, citing reckoning on race, stops using Woodrow Wilson desk
The governor confirmed he is no longer using the former president's desk at his office in Trenton.
New Jersey halts indoor dining restart
Indoor dining in New Jersey has been postponed because of a lack of compliance over the use of face masks and social distancing, the governor said.
NJ lays out plans to reopen schools
The upcoming school year in New Jersey and across the tri-state area is beginning to take shape and will be unlike anything we've ever seen before.
New Jersey reports nearly 1,900 probable COVID-19 deaths
Nearly 1,900 people likely died of COVID-19 in New Jersey but were not initially counted in the state's death, though they now will be, Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy said Thursday.
New Jersey adds nearly 1,900 suspected COVID-19 deaths
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy says nearly 1,900 people likely died of COVID-19 in New Jersey but were not initially counted in the state’s death toll.
NY, NJ, and CT order quarantine for visitors from states with high infection numbers
The governors of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are ordering a mandatory 14-day quarantine on visitors from states with high COVID-19 cases. They made the announcement on Wednesday morning in a joint news conference.
New Jersey's rides, water parks, playgrounds can reopen July 2
The governor says amusement parks, water parks, and playgrounds can reopen on July 2.
Atlantic City casinos can reopen, indoor dining can resume with restrictions July 2, says Murphy
Atlantic City's casinos will be able to reopen July 2 at 25% capacity and indoor dining can resume on that date, with restaurants also operating at 25% capacity.
New Jersey towns could OK street drinking, sidewalk sales
New Jersey towns could close off streets and allow bars, restaurants and other businesses to allow eating, drinking and retail sales on roadways and sidewalks during the coronavirus outbreak under a bill before lawmakers.
Lawsuit alleges NJ top cop asked former official for favor getting COVID-19 test
New Jersey's state police chief asked a former health official to get a relative of a top Murphy administration aide tested for COVID-19 as a favor while the tests were in short supply, a lawsuit claims.
Push to allow malls to reopen in New Jersey
As New Jersey enters Phase Two of reopening malls still aren't allowed to open, but some lawmakers in the state are urging Governor Phil Murphy to allow them to start serving shoppers again.
NJ to sue Asbury Park for allowing indoor dining in defiance of executive order
The state of New Jersey will sue a shore town that has defied an executive order by authorizing indoor dining to begin on Monday.