New Jersey coronavirus cases surge past 25,000
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said that the five hardest-hit counties are Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Union, and Middlesex.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said that the five hardest-hit counties are Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Union, and Middlesex.
3 municipalities join Newark lockdown; cops issuing summonses
Police in Newark, East Orange, Orange, and Irvington are stepping up enforcement on residents and businesses that break the lockdown rules and will file criminal charges against repeat offenders.
Police in Newark, East Orange, Orange, and Irvington are stepping up enforcement on residents and businesses that break the lockdown rules and will file criminal charges against repeat offenders.
Newark mandates shelter-in-place order as coronavirus outbreak continues to spread in NJ
Mayor Ras Baraka mandated a strict shelter-in-place order in Newark on Thursday as the total number of coronavirus cases in New Jersey rose to nearly 6,900, with 81 deaths. Newark, the state's largest city, accounts for more than half of the cases.
Mayor Ras Baraka mandated a strict shelter-in-place order in Newark on Thursday as the total number of coronavirus cases in New Jersey rose to nearly 6,900, with 81 deaths. Newark, the state's largest city, accounts for more than half of the cases.
Coronavirus cases in NJ surge to over 4,000; deaths reach 62
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced 736 new coronavirus cases in the state and 18 more deaths, bringing the totals to 4,402 cases and 62 deaths.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced 736 new coronavirus cases in the state and 18 more deaths, bringing the totals to 4,402 cases and 62 deaths.
NJ businesses trying to help their employees stay afloat during coronavirus crisis
The coronavirus crisis has threatened many small businesses across the nation, but some employers are going the extra mile to help out their employees.
The coronavirus crisis has threatened many small businesses across the nation, but some employers are going the extra mile to help out their employees.
Chef Floyd Cardoz dies of coronavirus complications
Chef Floyd Cardoz, a critically praised chef and TV celebrity, died of complications from the coronavirus. He was 59.
Chef Floyd Cardoz, a critically praised chef and TV celebrity, died of complications from the coronavirus. He was 59.
Weequahic Park, William Paterson University among new NJ testing sites
New Jersey is expanding its drive-through testing centers for coronavirus, especially in the northern part of the state.
New Jersey is expanding its drive-through testing centers for coronavirus, especially in the northern part of the state.
Newark sets nightly curfew; 'non-essential' shops must close
Mayor Ras Baraka announced several measures as part of an effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus in the Garden State's largest city.
Mayor Ras Baraka announced several measures as part of an effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus in the Garden State's largest city.
Woman gave fake name, tested positive for coronavirus and then disappeared
Mayor Ras J. Baraka says authorities have located the woman who went missing after she tested positive for coronavirus.
Mayor Ras J. Baraka says authorities have located the woman who went missing after she tested positive for coronavirus.
Robot in classroom is changing way autism students learn, teachers say
At only two feet in stature, Milo the robot is making a huge difference in the lives of New Jersey students.
At only two feet in stature, Milo the robot is making a huge difference in the lives of New Jersey students.
Plane diverted after passengers become disruptive over sneezing
A commercial flight from Colorado ski country to Newark, New Jersey made an unscheduled stop in Denver after several passengers became disruptive because they were seated next to someone who they thought was sick, officials said.
A commercial flight from Colorado ski country to Newark, New Jersey made an unscheduled stop in Denver after several passengers became disruptive because they were seated next to someone who they thought was sick, officials said.
Travelers concerned over coronavirus screening at Newark Liberty Airport
Some passengers arriving at Newark Liberty Airport on Friday say they were questioned about where they had traveled from, while other say they were not asked anything, which some found concerning.
Some passengers arriving at Newark Liberty Airport on Friday say they were questioned about where they had traveled from, while other say they were not asked anything, which some found concerning.
13-year-old boy makes bow ties for shelter animals to help them get adopted
Since starting his mission, Sir Darius estimates he has made 400 to 500 bow ties, helping more than 100 animals find their forever home.
Since starting his mission, Sir Darius estimates he has made 400 to 500 bow ties, helping more than 100 animals find their forever home.
Market-style Italian dining at Primo Mercato | The Dish
In this episode of The Dish, Kerry Drew went out to the Mall at Short Hills—yes, a mall—to taste some Italian cuisine.
In this episode of The Dish, Kerry Drew went out to the Mall at Short Hills—yes, a mall—to taste some Italian cuisine.
Newark cops help man threatening to jump into river
Police officers in Newark saved a man from jumping into the Passaic River, dramatic video shows.
Police officers in Newark saved a man from jumping into the Passaic River, dramatic video shows.
Newark cops help man threatening to jump into river
Police officers in Newark, New Jersey, saved a man from jumping into the Passaic River on Monday, February 24, dramatic video shows.
Police officers in Newark, New Jersey, saved a man from jumping into the Passaic River on Monday, February 24, dramatic video shows.
NJ Transit bus driver charged with killing passenger and covering it up
A New Jersey Transit bus driver accused of killing a pedestrian in a fatal hit-and-run accident last New Year's Eve was captured this week as she tried to board a plane at Newark Liberty International airport, authorities said.
A New Jersey Transit bus driver accused of killing a pedestrian in a fatal hit-and-run accident last New Year's Eve was captured this week as she tried to board a plane at Newark Liberty International airport, authorities said.
New Jersey man suffocates after getting caught in chairlift at Colorado resort, coroner says
Eagle County Coroner Kara Bettis said that 46-year-old Jason Varnish of Short Hills died of positional asphyxia Thursday at Vail Mountain's Blue Sky Basin area.
Eagle County Coroner Kara Bettis said that 46-year-old Jason Varnish of Short Hills died of positional asphyxia Thursday at Vail Mountain's Blue Sky Basin area.
Remembering MLK's speech at a Newark school
In 1968, Winthrop McGriff was the 17-year-old senior class president at South Side High School in Newark and was looking for someone to speak at his class assembly. His grandfather, the pastor of Newark's Canaan Baptist Church, knew Martin Luther King Jr. and asked him to speak at Winthrop's school. The civil rights leader said yes. So on March 27, 1968, King appeared on stage at South Side High and spoke for about 20 minutes.
In 1968, Winthrop McGriff was the 17-year-old senior class president at South Side High School in Newark and was looking for someone to speak at his class assembly. His grandfather, the pastor of Newark's Canaan Baptist Church, knew Martin Luther King Jr. and asked him to speak at Winthrop's school. The civil rights leader said yes. So on March 27, 1968, King appeared on stage at South Side High and spoke for about 20 minutes.
NJ lawmakers announce new fire safety program for college students
On January 19, 2000, an early-morning fire tore through a residential hall on the campus of Seton Hall University, killing three students and injuring more than 50.
On January 19, 2000, an early-morning fire tore through a residential hall on the campus of Seton Hall University, killing three students and injuring more than 50.