Forest fire closes parkway, prompts evacuations in New Jersey
A forest fire erupted in Ocean County, New Jersey, on Sunday with the large blaze closing roadways and prompting evacuations in Lakewood and Brick township areas.
A forest fire erupted in Ocean County, New Jersey, on Sunday with the large blaze closing roadways and prompting evacuations in Lakewood and Brick township areas.
COVID-19 leads to burst of info, but some data blocked in NJ
While New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has pledged to be transparent throughout the coronavirus pandemic, his administration has denied or slowly responded to requests for records related to spending, communications and decision-making.
While New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has pledged to be transparent throughout the coronavirus pandemic, his administration has denied or slowly responded to requests for records related to spending, communications and decision-making.
Newark using shipping containers to house the homeless
Newark, N.J. is turning to converted shipping containers as an option to provide housing for the homeless.
Newark, N.J. is turning to converted shipping containers as an option to provide housing for the homeless.
NJ increases indoor capacity limit for some venues to 50% beginning Mar. 19
The indoor capacity limit for restaurants and other venues in New Jersey can increase to 50% beginning March 19.
The indoor capacity limit for restaurants and other venues in New Jersey can increase to 50% beginning March 19.
Suspect at center of manhunt for murders in NJ, New Mexico arrested: Police
The suspect in the killings of four people in New Mexico and one in New Jersey was arrested Wednesday morning in St. Louis, the U.S. Marshals Service said.
The suspect in the killings of four people in New Mexico and one in New Jersey was arrested Wednesday morning in St. Louis, the U.S. Marshals Service said.
Fire recruit dies days after training exercise in NJ
Funeral arrangements were being planned Wednesday for a New Jersey fire recruit who died days after he collapsed during a training exercise.
Funeral arrangements were being planned Wednesday for a New Jersey fire recruit who died days after he collapsed during a training exercise.
Cicadas living underground for past 17 years to emerge in these states this summer
Americans can likely expect to see the swarm across 15 states as the ground temperature warms, according to a mapping site from the University of Connecticut.
Americans can likely expect to see the swarm across 15 states as the ground temperature warms, according to a mapping site from the University of Connecticut.
Amtrak worker accused of stealing 77 chain saws
A longtime Amtrak employee in New Jersey is accused of stealing several dozen chain saws and hundreds of parts from the railroad and selling them online.
A longtime Amtrak employee in New Jersey is accused of stealing several dozen chain saws and hundreds of parts from the railroad and selling them online.
Missing NJ man's body found buried in snow outside house
The body of a man who went missing in New Jersey during a snowstorm last month was found buried in snow on a front lawn.
The body of a man who went missing in New Jersey during a snowstorm last month was found buried in snow on a front lawn.
New Jersey fishing industry relies on pandemic aid to stay afloat
Boat owners and those who run fishing-related businesses in New Jersey say the extra money from the federal stimulus is helping keep them afloat amid a sea of red ink.
Boat owners and those who run fishing-related businesses in New Jersey say the extra money from the federal stimulus is helping keep them afloat amid a sea of red ink.
Vaccine rollout breeds mixed emotions, including guilt and envy
As the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines widens in the U.S., varying eligibility rules and unequal access to the doses are sometimes breeding feelings of guilt, envy and judgment, particularly when the seemingly young and healthy are sharing that they got their shots.
As the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines widens in the U.S., varying eligibility rules and unequal access to the doses are sometimes breeding feelings of guilt, envy and judgment, particularly when the seemingly young and healthy are sharing that they got their shots.
Police: Missing Burlington County 14-year-old found safe
New Jersey State Police say a missing 14-year-old girl from Tabernacle Township has been found safe.
New Jersey State Police say a missing 14-year-old girl from Tabernacle Township has been found safe.
NJ GOP questions Murphy's COVID-19 handling in hearing
New Jersey Republican lawmakers conducted a hearing on Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, questioning an administration policy related to nursing homes.
New Jersey Republican lawmakers conducted a hearing on Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, questioning an administration policy related to nursing homes.
Crews in NJ take on major pothole repair work
Transportation Department crews in New Jersey have started targeting potholes created by a difficult winter.
Transportation Department crews in New Jersey have started targeting potholes created by a difficult winter.
11 more medical conditions qualify NJ residents for vaccine
New Jersey has updated its COVID vaccine eligibility list to include 11 more health conditions ranging from asthma to Cystic fibrosis.
New Jersey has updated its COVID vaccine eligibility list to include 11 more health conditions ranging from asthma to Cystic fibrosis.
2 indicted for election fraud in Paterson council race
Two city council members in Paterson have been indicted for allegedly interfering with a special election last year in a case cited by then-President Donald Trump in his unsuccessful lawsuit to try and invalidate voting by mail in New Jersey.
Two city council members in Paterson have been indicted for allegedly interfering with a special election last year in a case cited by then-President Donald Trump in his unsuccessful lawsuit to try and invalidate voting by mail in New Jersey.
Cooped-up renters search market for amenities
Apartment hunters are looking for deals on rentals with lots of amenities.
Apartment hunters are looking for deals on rentals with lots of amenities.
Merck to help produce rival J&J's COVID-19 vaccine, official says
Merck will help produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s newly approved coronavirus vaccine in an effort to expand supply more quickly.
Merck will help produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s newly approved coronavirus vaccine in an effort to expand supply more quickly.
Official: Merck to help produce rival J&J's COVID-19 vaccine
Drugmaker Merck & Co. will help produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s newly approved coronavirus vaccine in an effort to expand supply more quickly, a Biden administration official confirmed Tuesday.
Drugmaker Merck & Co. will help produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s newly approved coronavirus vaccine in an effort to expand supply more quickly, a Biden administration official confirmed Tuesday.
NJ woman accused of sex assault of 6-year-old while 5-year-old watched
A Passaic County woman is accused of sexually abusing a 6-year-old child in the presence of a five-year-old child. Authorities say the sex attack was captured on video.
A Passaic County woman is accused of sexually abusing a 6-year-old child in the presence of a five-year-old child. Authorities say the sex attack was captured on video.