Online extra-curricular gym classes provide a measure of routine

It is unclear when gyms, dojos, and other facilities like this will be allowed to fully reopen. In the meantime, they are offering pay-what-you-can classes online.

NJ judge whose anti-rape advice was 'close your legs' loses job

In court filings and at a hearing in December, Russo expressed remorse for his comments to the woman and for joking about the exchange with court personnel afterward.

Machete victim's wife: Fugitive Peter Manfredonia was looking for neighbor

The wife of a man killed in a machete attack said that Peter Manfredonia, the college student suspected in that and another killing, was looking for a young woman he knew when he began his rampage. 

Murphy approves activities for pro teams in New Jersey

Gov. Phil Murphy said on Tuesday that as long as the NFL’s Giants and Jets and the NHL’s Devils follow health and medical protocols, they could open training camps or even hold competition.

NJ governor allows outdoor graduation ceremonies

New Jersey's class of 2020 can celebrate in-person graduations, announced Gov. Phil Murphy Tuesday.

NJ State Police identify two men shot to death over holiday weekend

State authorities have released the names of two men shot to death in separate encounters with police over the Memorial Day weekend in New Jersey.

Rats growing more aggressive, even eating each other during pandemic

The lack of available food sources due to the shutdown of bars, restaurants, and other businesses during the coronavirus pandemic has reportedly lead to an increase in aggressiveness in rats as they become desperate for food.

COVID-19 outbreak devastates American veterans

American veterans are a significant portion of those who died in the U.S. outbreak of COVID-19.

Family of Conn. college student wanted in two murders calls on him to surrender

A manhunt is underway for a University of Connecticut student who police say is suspected in two murders, and authorities are warning the public that he should be considered armed and dangerous.

Police: NJ man arrested after attacking, attempting to kidnap nurse inside her home

When officers arrived, they were met by a woman who displayed signs of a violent assault -- her clothing had been torn and she was bleeding while holding ice to her face.

Murphy sees NJ day care reopening 'sooner than later'

Gov. Phil Murphy says he sees day care centers and camps in New Jersey reopening “sooner than later” as the state begins to end restrictions imposed amid the coronavirus pandemic.

NJ deaths associated with coronavirus now top 11,000

New Jersey health officials say the number of deaths associated with the coronavirus in the state now tops 11,000. The state health department posted information Saturday indicating that there were more than 153,100 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 and a total of 11,081 deaths were associated with the virus.

Murphy boosts NJ's outdoor gathering limit from 10 to 25

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says he is lifting the limit on outdoor gatherings from 10 people to 25 and that Memorial Day cookouts can go forward if people maintain social distancing.

Memorial Day picnic plans? Keep it to 25 people, Murphy says
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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says that he is lifting the limit on outdoor gatherings from 10 people to 25 and that Memorial Day cookouts can go forward if people maintain social distancing.

NJ prosecutor: 3-year-old girl abused

Officials called the girl's multiple injuries "severe." She was hospitalized for fractures to her knees, arm and hand, according to the prosecutor.

NFL player sues United Airlines saying he was sexually assaulted

An NFL player is suing United Airlines, saying he was harassed and sexually assaulted by an intoxicated female passenger on a red-eye flight in February.

Newark planning three-phased reopening plan

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has laid out the city's plan to reopen using two-week phases beginning June 1.

Newark planning phased reopening plan
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Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has laid out a three-phase plan for reopening the city, assuming the numbers of coronavirus infections continue to drop.

Woman accused of beating wife to death with wine chiller

Authorities say a woman found dead in her southern New Jersey apartment last weekend was fatally beaten by her wife with a wine chiller.