New Jersey

There are 31 new deaths from coronavirus in New Jersey.  New figures released by the state push the death toll to 13,532.  There were fewer than 400 cases reported over the past 24 hours. The post FRIDAY NUMBERS SHOW 31 NEW DEATHS IN NEW JERSEY FROM CO...

Republican Rik Mehta will square off against Cory Booker in the race for a United States Senate seat this fall.  Mehta knocked off Hirsh Singh for the republican nomination in a close race that was finally called on Friday.  Mehta is from Chester Towns...

The State has taken some action regarding the debacle that has resulted in long lines and fist fights at Motor Vehicle Commission offices.  Governor Murphy announced that license and registration renewal dates have been extended in an attempt to reduce the long lines at the state offices.  Residents will also not be able to camp …

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Governor Phil Murphy says it’s time to abolish freeholders in the Garden State.  Murphy announced on social media that he is against the word freeholder as it reflects only white male land owners who can hold elective office.  Murphy says it&#821...

Congressman Jeff Van Drew has cited the reason why he left the democratic party.  Appearing on a national television program “Fox and Friends”, Van Drew cites the “Breathe Act” as an example on why he’s now a republican.  He told the television program that “they are launching to the left, they are redefining America in …

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The failure of the Motor Vehicle Commission to process a huge volume of requests this week has drawn the ire of republican lawmakers in Trenton.  The minority party is urging Governor Murphy to not only extend the deadlines on various motor vehicle documents, but also to put State Police in charge of handling the long …

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Governor Murphy has announced an executive order that makes the dining regulations in the Garden State as clear as a muddy lake.  Murphy says indoor dining is approved, but only if two walls of a restaurant are gone and at least 50 percent of the walls are down.  And, that technically constitutes outdoor dining.  Expect …

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New Jersey is reporting another 53 deaths from coronavirus.  New figures announced Wednesday show another 335 cases of the virus statewide, which pushes the overall pandemic total to over 174,000 cases in New Jersey.  Governor Murphy announced that a new executive order is being issued today requiring masks outside if social distancing is impossible.  There …

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Some Motor Vehicle Commission offices had people in line at 3am today waiting to get their documents processed.  Extremely long lines were in place Tuesday during the first day of motor vehicle operations.  NJ.com reports that fights broke out in line ...

Effects from a coastal storm may be in the cards for Cape May County heading into the weekend.  The National Hurricane Center says it’s possible a coastal storm could develop over the next 48 hours that would bring some heavy rain and wind to the region.  Keep listening for updates from Accu Weather as more …

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