April 10, 2023 NJ Gov. Murphy eyes dropping college requirements for some state jobs Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday directed the state's civil service commission to identify government jobs for which education requirements could be eliminated.
April 10, 2023 New Jersey Omar Mosque stabbing suspect believed to be involved in another mosque attack: report The man accused of stabbing an imam at a mosque Sunday is going to be in court Monday. One media outlet says he committed a similar attack just weeks prior.
April 10, 2023 Thousands of Rutgers professors, lecturers go on strike, citing stalemate in contract talks Rutgers professors and other workers have gone on a strike citing a stalemate in contract talks since July. Three unions representing about 9,000 staff members are involved.
April 10, 2023 New Jersey gas prices surge after OPEC announces plan to cut production OPEC recently announced it was planning on cutting production next month. The prices of gas in New Jersey surged following the announcement.
April 9, 2023 Imam stabbed during prayers at New Jersey Omar Mosque: reports A prayer leader, known as an imam, was stabbed twice Sunday at a mosque in Paterson, New Jersey. The suspect's name has not been released, nor a motive.
April 8, 2023 New Jersey police officer shot, civilian injured A New Jersey police officer was shot in Phillipsburg on Saturday afternoon, along with a civilian who was also wounded. Both victims are being treated at St. Luke's Hospital.
April 5, 2023 Banned soon in New Jersey? Plastic utensils for takeout customers could be on the way out A Democratic state lawmaker sponsored a bill in New Jersey that aims to keep plastics from landfills and the environment by banning single-use plastic forks, spoons and knives at takeout venues.
April 5, 2023 New Jersey school suicide: Mother of 11-year-old discovers ominous cellphone recording The New Jersey mother of 11-year-old Felicia LoAlbo-Melendez, who died by suicide after allegedly being bullied, shared an email and audio recording that showed her daughter's "lifelong advocacy" against bullying.
April 4, 2023 NOAA report says New Jersey turbines may 'adversely affect' whales, but denies lethality A report released Tuesday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration admits that New Jersey's planned offshore wind turbines may "adversely affect" local whale populations.
April 4, 2023 Former Army major, wife face fourth sentencing for foster childrens' extensive abuse Former Army Major John Jackson and wife Carolyn, both of New Jersey, will be sentenced for a fourth time in a lengthy child abuse case.