Jersey Shore towns cite virus to keep outsiders off their beaches
As they reopen beaches during the coronavirus outbreak, some shore towns from Maine to Florida are only letting local residents onto the sand. The idea is to gradually reopen the beaches to see how crowds adhere to social distancing rules, and then consider whether the general public should be allowed.
As they reopen beaches during the coronavirus outbreak, some shore towns from Maine to Florida are only letting local residents onto the sand. The idea is to gradually reopen the beaches to see how crowds adhere to social distancing rules, and then consider whether the general public should be allowed.
New Jersey reopening progress report
Here is the latest information on the progress of the reopening of New Jersey's economy and society.
Here is the latest information on the progress of the reopening of New Jersey's economy and society.
Che-Che the dog, who lost both owners to COVID-19, cheered by shelter staff after finding new home
A 9-year-old poodle named Che-Che, who lost everything after both her owners passed away due to complications from COVID-19, was cheered on by the New Jersey animal shelter that housed her after she finally found her new forever home.
A 9-year-old poodle named Che-Che, who lost everything after both her owners passed away due to complications from COVID-19, was cheered on by the New Jersey animal shelter that housed her after she finally found her new forever home.
Burden of keeping country open left to women, minorities, analysis finds
As America tentatively emerges from weeks of lockdowns, the pandemic has taken its toll on workers who have been on the front lines all along.
As America tentatively emerges from weeks of lockdowns, the pandemic has taken its toll on workers who have been on the front lines all along.
Police: New Jersey woman spit on police officer, claimed she had COVID-19
A West Deptford woman is accused of spitting on an officer claiming she had COVID-19.
A West Deptford woman is accused of spitting on an officer claiming she had COVID-19.
Murphy tells Trump NJ will need billions
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Thursday during a friendly Oval Office meeting with President Donald Trump that the state could need $20 billion to $30 billion in assistance to deal with COVID-19 fallout.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Thursday during a friendly Oval Office meeting with President Donald Trump that the state could need $20 billion to $30 billion in assistance to deal with COVID-19 fallout.
NJ surges past NY in daily coronavirus deaths
While New York has been the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in the United States, New Jersey is now starting to report more daily deaths than New York.
While New York has been the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in the United States, New Jersey is now starting to report more daily deaths than New York.
New Jersey parks, golf courses can reopen Saturday, Murphy says
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced on Wednesday that he will sign an executive order to reopen state parks and allow golf courses and county parks to reopen at sunrise on Saturday, May 2. The governor said that social distancing rules will remain in effect.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced on Wednesday that he will sign an executive order to reopen state parks and allow golf courses and county parks to reopen at sunrise on Saturday, May 2. The governor said that social distancing rules will remain in effect.
COVID-19 showing suburbs are just as vulnerable as cities
Haunting images of an empty Times Square and the daily accounting of hundreds of fatalities in New York City have reinforced the idea of the coronavirus as an urban contagion. That may obscure the fact that statistically, you may be more likely to have the virus if you live in the suburbs.
Haunting images of an empty Times Square and the daily accounting of hundreds of fatalities in New York City have reinforced the idea of the coronavirus as an urban contagion. That may obscure the fact that statistically, you may be more likely to have the virus if you live in the suburbs.
NJ school district halts Zoom meetings after hacker reportedly streamed porn, racist message
A New Jersey school district on Monday announced it will halt using Zoom, the video conferencing platform, amid an investigation into allegations that a hacker streamed pornography and racist language during an online lesson.
A New Jersey school district on Monday announced it will halt using Zoom, the video conferencing platform, amid an investigation into allegations that a hacker streamed pornography and racist language during an online lesson.
Boil water advisory for Hoboken, Jersey City following water main break
Residents of Jersey City and Hoboken were advised to boil their water for at least one minue before consuming following a water main break.
Residents of Jersey City and Hoboken were advised to boil their water for at least one minue before consuming following a water main break.
Boil water advisory in NJ
Residents of Hoboken and Jersey City should boil their water for one minute before drinking it following a large water main break in Jersey City.
Residents of Hoboken and Jersey City should boil their water for one minute before drinking it following a large water main break in Jersey City.
NJ reports more coronavirus deaths than NY on Tuesday
For the first time since the start of the coronavirus outbreak in the tri-state area, New Jersey has reported more deaths for a day than New York.
For the first time since the start of the coronavirus outbreak in the tri-state area, New Jersey has reported more deaths for a day than New York.
Blue Angels, Thunderbirds perform flyover in NYC, NJ
The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels and the Air Force's Thunderbirds will be honoring American medical workers with flyovers across the nation including New York and New Jersey.
The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels and the Air Force's Thunderbirds will be honoring American medical workers with flyovers across the nation including New York and New Jersey.
NJ stay at home order continued indefinitely
There is no end in sight for the stay-at-home order in New Jersey due to the coronavirus outbreak that is blamed for the deaths of more than 6,000 people in the state.
There is no end in sight for the stay-at-home order in New Jersey due to the coronavirus outbreak that is blamed for the deaths of more than 6,000 people in the state.
Families stuck at home create entertaining videos
The Mull family of New Jersey and the Presley family in North Carolina are using their time stuck indoors during the pandemic to make people smile and laugh.
The Mull family of New Jersey and the Presley family in North Carolina are using their time stuck indoors during the pandemic to make people smile and laugh.
Twin sisters from NJ accepted to 5 Ivy League schools
A set of fraternal twin sisters from New Jersey has been accepted to five Ivy League universities.
A set of fraternal twin sisters from New Jersey has been accepted to five Ivy League universities.
Governor: NJ virus deaths now top WWI, Korea, Vietnam wars
Authorities in New Jersey are reporting another 249 deaths associated with the coronavirus outbreak, bringing the state's total to 5,863 lives lost in the pandemic. Gov. Phil Murphy on Saturday called it “an extraordinary loss of life by any measure.”
Authorities in New Jersey are reporting another 249 deaths associated with the coronavirus outbreak, bringing the state's total to 5,863 lives lost in the pandemic. Gov. Phil Murphy on Saturday called it “an extraordinary loss of life by any measure.”
Police: 'Excessive' wearing of medical mask possibly caused NJ driver to pass out, crash
Officials said masks should be used in public but aren't necessary “when driving a vehicle with no additional occupants.”
Officials said masks should be used in public but aren't necessary “when driving a vehicle with no additional occupants.”
Good, bad news in latest COVID-19 data, NJ governor reports
Good news and bad news for the coronavirus outbreak in New Jersey, according to Governor Phil Murphy. While the number of people hospitalized was down, the number of positive cases continued to climb.
Good news and bad news for the coronavirus outbreak in New Jersey, according to Governor Phil Murphy. While the number of people hospitalized was down, the number of positive cases continued to climb.