Gov. Murphy in quarantine after family member tests positive

Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey canceled in-person public events because a member of his family recently tested positive for COVID-19, the governor's office said in a statement.

Emotional reunion between NJ man and dog who saved his life

A New Jersey man has been reunited with the German shepherd he says helped save his life after he suffered a stroke.

Man whose number was found in Jersey City shooter's pocket sentenced

A man whose phone number was found in the pocket of one of the assailants who killed three people was sentenced to 18 months in prison.

Tech glitches, limited supply affect pharmacy vaccine program

The federal government is supplying certain pharmacies around the country with COVID-19 vaccine doses. But that supply is limited — and appointments at many of these pharmacies were hard to come by.

Jersey Shore towns won't get federal aid to fix beach erosion from storms

Money from the federal government is not likely to materialize after two winter storms took big chunks out of some popular Jersey Shore beaches.

Fire at Jersey Shore amusement park ruled an accident

A fire that severely damaged a building at an amusement park in southern New Jersey last month has been ruled an accident, authorities said.

Police: NJ woman struck, killed trying to aid injured animal

Police say a New Jersey woman trying to get an injured animal out of the road was struck and killed by a car last week.

Make pizza Connecticut's state food? NY, NJ say 'no way'

Connecticut lawmakers have introduced a bill to make pizza the Constitution State's official food, but New York and New Jersey aren't having it.

3 guards accused in attack, cover-up at NJ women's prison

New Jersey's attorney general said Thursday that three prison guards face misconduct charges stemming from a violent attack on at least six inmates at a women’s prison.

Newark woman rescued from vehicle trapped in snow

A woman was rescued by Newark firefighters after she said she was trapped inside her vehicle for five days.

World's first face, double hand transplant recipient addresses media

A 22-year-old man from New Jersey who became the first person in the world to undergo a successful face and double hand transplant addressed the media Wednesday.

Murphy to increase capacity at some businesses, venues to 35%

NJ Gov. Phil Murphy announced Wednesday that he would be increasing the capacity allowed at some businesses and venues from 25% to 35%.

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.

Rescued dog saves new owner's life during stroke

"She licked his face to keep him awake, and helped drag him across the room to his cell phone."