New Jersey

New Jersey is considering a proposal to require the use of protective masks, even outside.  Governor Murphy admitted Monday the state is thinking about the proposal, which would likely meet resistance from some residents and visitors.  Masks are now only strongly encouraged outside in some public spaces.  He also believes that indoor dining will not …

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Rutgers University will continue with largely distance learning in the fall semester which begins in several weeks.  The University announced Monday that there will only be a limited number of in-person classes this year, with the majority of instructi...

Governor Phil Murphy announced Monday that the state must redouble its efforts regarding the fight against coronavirus.  Murphy says the transmission rate is rising in New Jersey along with our positivity rate.  There are 20 new deaths reported Monday,...

A man who was riding an electric scooter was struck and killed on the New Jersey Turnpike early Sunday morning.  Police say the man was riding the scooter in the left lane of the Turnpike shortly before 2:30am when he was killed.  The 27 year old man from Gloucester County was pronounced dead at the …

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Governor Phil Murphy says now is the time for a national regulation the wearing of protective masks.  Murphy told NBC’s “Meet the Press” Sunday that wearing a mask outside of your house is really no longer debatable.  Murphy says the ...

There are another 23 deaths in the State of New Jersey attributable to coronavirus.  New figures released by the State Sunday show another 398 new cases of the virus.  Outdoor gatherings are now allowable to 500 people, and this is the week where local...

Tuesday is primary election day in the Garden State.  Most eyes will be on the Second District congressional democratic primary featuring three major candidates:  Amy Kennedy, Brigid Harrison, and Wil Cunningham.  The republican race features incumbent...

There are 303 new positive cases of coronavirus in the State.  New Jersey health officials announced the new cases on Saturday, and added 25 deaths.  New Jersey has now lost 13,333 lives during the pandemic.  This state has over 173,000 total cases of ...

Indoor pools can open in New Jersey.  The state announced on Thursday that indoor pools can open with limited capacity.  Governor Phil Murphy confirmed to NJ Advance Media that private indoor pools can open, much like outdoor pools. The post SPLASH! NO...

On the eve of the July 4th holiday weekend, the state has extended the public health emergency and the state of emergency.  Governor Phil Murphy confirmed that he was extending the public health emergency, which lasts through the month of July.  Both remain in place as the Garden State adds hundreds of new cases of …

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