Tolls rising on some major roadways in New Jersey in 2022
Rates are set to increase by 3 percent on the Garden State Parkway, the New Jersey Turnpike, and the Atlantic City Expressway.
NJ hospitals bracing for winter COVID surge
The state has seen a 150% increase in hospitalizations over the last two weeks.
NJ hospitals limiting visitors to prevent omicron spread as COVID surge continues
Facilities are now limiting visitors, with very few exceptions. Any visits to COVID-19 and immunocompromised patients must be approved by a member of the patient's care team.
NJ congressman tells unvaxxed to 'get off your butt' after he tests COVID positive
Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., who is 84, fully vaccinated, and tested positive for COVID-19, has a message for any of you who still haven't gotten vaccinated: "Get off your butt" and get your shots.
NJ Supreme Court throws out conviction of mother in son's killing 25 years ago
The court said that despite the jury’s verdict, prosecutors failed to present enough evidence to prove she had purposely caused the boy’s death.
Feds to open COVID-19 testing site in New Jersey
The CDC will set up a COVID surge testing site in New Jersey as part of its program to provide resources to underserved communities.
Princeton delays campus return; requires boosters for undergrads
Princeton University is delaying undergraduate students' return to campus by at least one week and is bringing them back on a staggered schedule.
MTA running fewer trains due to COVID surge
As the number of coronavirus cases continues to surge, the impact is being felt at the MTA which is running fewer trains and using some stations as COVID testing sites.
Newark planning vaccination mandate for restaurants, bars
Newark is planning a new vaccine mandate in response to a dramatic spike in COVID cases in the Garden State.
TSA agent saves choking baby at Newark-Liberty Airport
A TSA agent at Newark-Liberty International Airport is being hailed a hero after saving a baby who was choking.
COVID cases in NJ jump nearly 60% in one day, shattering record
The Garden State has seen a stunning increase in confirmed new cases, up 59% from Wednesday and a 126% increase from Tuesday.
College student who texted boyfriend to kill himself pleads guilty
A former Boston College student who prosecutors say drove her boyfriend from New Jersey to take his own life with thousands of text messages pleaded guilty Thursday to involuntary manslaughter.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka tests positive for COVID-19
“By the grace of God I'm okay and have no symptoms at all,” Baraka said. “I'm going to retest on Friday and Monday as well, and I thank everyone for your well-wishes. Please wear your masks and get vaccinated!”
NJ COVID: 42% increase in cases in single day
New Jersey saw a 42% increase in COVID cases in a single day as coronavirus surged in the region.
NYC COVID Closures: Some CityMD locations temporarily shut down
As a coronavirus surge continues in New York City some CityMD locations are temporarily closing due to staffing issues.
Santa helps rescue New Jersey family from house fire
Santa helped rescue a woman and five children from a burning New Jersey home.
New Jersey Gov. Murphy urges caution amid COVID spike; 'Use common sense'
New Jersey is seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases not seen since the start of the year. Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli said Monday during a news conference alongside Gov. Phil Murphy that the surge is most likely due to the delta and omicron variants.
Newark mask mandate returns
New Jersey’s largest city is requiring that masks be worn in all public indoor spaces as coronavirus cases rise.
Large building fire on Jackson Street in Hoboken
Video from the scene showed massive plumes of smoke rising from the fire on Jackson Street.
Air National Guardsman returns home, surprises son at school
Master Sergeant Jaron Brown returned home from deployment with the Air National Guard and surprised his son at his school in Marlton!