New Jersey

New Jersey will begin to allow low-risk sports like golf and tennis to compete first as competitions and practices resumes in phases over the next several weeks.

Gov. Phil Murphy touted the progress his state has made in slowing down the spread of the novel coronavirus during an appearance on NBC’s TODAY Show Monday morning then announced some of what’s next at a Monday afternoon news conference.

Outdoor dining returned in New Jersey amid Phase 2 of the state’s reopening plan. NBC10’s Steven Fisher takes a look at the busy first night for a Haddonfield restaurant.

Phase 2 of reopening began in New Jersey on Monday, meaning the return of outdoor dining. NBC10’s Cydney Long has the details.

With a shortage of seasonal police officers amid the coronavirus pandemic, officials at a Jersey Shore town are offering full occupancy for motels who help cut down on the influx of teenagers during the summer season. But motel managers say they can’t afford to turn down a younger crowd.

Outdoor dining returned to New Jersey on Monday, though changes are in place to help protect staff and customers and prevent the spread of coronavirus. NBC10’s Cydney Long explains.

In order to deal with an influx of teenagers amid a temporary shortage of seasonal police officers, officials in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, are telling motels they’ll be able to have 100% occupancy if they forego prom and graduation rental season. But as NBC10’s Ted Greenberg shows, many motels can’t afford to do that.

The New Jersey Department of Health has finalized guidance for organized sports to resume next week, the department’s commissioner and Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday. The guidelines are for outdoor sports, which are the only type of sports that may resume at this time since “outdoor activities are the safest,” Murphy said. According to the governor, the department is...

New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal says law enforcement must divulge the names of police officers who commit serious disciplinary violations.

New Jersey enters Stage 2 on its ‘Road Back’ from coronavirus closures on Monday with a slew of businesses reopening with restrictions in place over the next few weeks.

Police say an unconscious driver trapped in a burning car after a crash in New Jersey was rescued by two fishermen, two officers and an emergency medical technician.

Video shows Atlantic City Police, EMTs and two fishermen rescuing an unconscious man from a burning car over the weekend.

NBC10’s Pamela Osborne reports from Cherry Hill, New Jersey,, as day cares on Monday welcome back children with cleaning procedures and restrictions aimed at preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus in place.

New Jersey’s second phase to reopening from coronavirus closures began Monday with nonessential retailers and outdoor dining now allowed. NBC10’s Katy Zachry reports on what will be different at the store and even some mall stores.

Outdoor dining will return to New Jersey on Monday as part of the state’s reopening plan amid the coronavirus pandemic. NBC10’s Steven Fisher has the details.

A former worker says he quit his job after being told by a New Jersey Wawa store that he couldn’t wear a face mask in support of the “Black Lives Matter” movement.

A man says he quit his job after he was told by the manager of a New Jersey Wawa store that he couldn’t wear a face mask showing support for the Black Lives Matter movement. He speaks with NBC10’s Brandon Hudson who also gets a reaction from Wawa.

Some gathered in a park in Springfield Township, Pa., and a peaceful march took place in Franklinville, NJ, where protesters witnessed a racist display earlier this week. NBC10’s Stephania Jimenez reports.

Visitors flocked to Atlantic City, NJ, where it is now legal to consume to-go alcoholic drinks in some public spots

Business owners and visitors were fans of a plan that allows for open public consumption of alcohol on Atlantic City’s boardwalk and some other areas. NBC10’s Ted Greenberg reports.