FBI: Capitol Riot suspect busted after mom said something to friend

A New Jersey man who allegedly breached the Capitol building on Jan. 6 got on the FBI's radar because of a comment his mom made to a friend, the feds said.

NJ workers dig through huge pile of trash to recover wedding ring

Thinking he was being helpful, a New Jersey boy threw out a plastic bag. But turns out, his mother's wallet and wedding ring were inside.

Atlantic City casinos reinvesting millions despite pandemic

Atlantic City casinos are looking to a post-pandemic future when gamblers will be eager for the latest thing. Hard Rock plans to spend $20 million to renovate suites, buy new slots and table games, upgrade its beachfront, and more.

Report: Five of the 10 worst small U.S. cities for small businesses are in NJ

The report compared more than 1,300 small American cities to determine which would foster the most growth for small businesses based on 20 different factors.

New Jersey to bake climate change risk into policies, share costs

New Jersey will incorporate the impacts of climate change and rising seas into all its major policy decisions in the near future, and will seek to share the costs of protecting the state among all levels of government and the private sector.

Ilitch family buying half of Atlantic City's Ocean Casino

Detroit's Ilitch family — owners of the Tigers baseball team, the Red Wings hockey team, and the Little Caesars pizza chain — is buying as much as half of the troubled casino in Atlantic City.

Atlantic City boardwalk store owner dies after robbery

Prosecutors in New Jersey say they are investigating the death of the owner of a store on the Atlantic City boardwalk who collapsed after he was allegedly threatened by a knife-wielding 12-year-old during a confrontation with multiple juveniles at his shop.

Woman gives birth to baby in car outside NJ hospital

A baby in New Jersey wasn't waiting to make its debut into the world, instead arriving inside the car outside the hospital.

Former Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino imploded Wednesday

The dilapidated building that once housed the Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino came crumbling to the ground on Wednesday morning as onlookers came from near and far to watch the implosion of an Atlantic City staple.

Auction for VIP view of ex-Trump casino implosion nets $16K

It wasn’t nearly the $1 million that Atlantic City’s mayor had hoped for, but an auction for VIP viewing of the implosion of a former casino built by former President Donald Trump brought in over $16,000 on Wednesday.

Nor'easter causes flooding in NJ

A Coast Flood Advisory remains in effect through Wednesday at 4 a.m. for parts of New Jersey.

Gambling industry desperate for more fed financial aid

The U.S. gambling industry wants additional financial aid from the next round of coronavirus stimulus legislation.

Ex-Trump casino in Atlantic City to be imploded next month

A former Atlantic City casino built by former President Trump will be imploded on Feb. 17, and city officials announced a new auction connected to it to raise money for a youth charity.

Atlantic City in 2021: Virus is the wild card

When and how thoroughly Atlantic City bounces back is likely to depend on how quickly and effectively the coronavirus pandemic is brought under control. The usual challenges facing the seaside gambling resort aren't going anywhere in 2021.

Atlantic City to auction chance to blow up deserted Trump casino

One of President Donald Trump’s former Atlantic City casinos will be blown up next month, and for the right amount of money, you could be the one to press the button that brings it down.