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Chemical Plant Fire in Passaic, NJ: Residents Urged to Keep Windows Closed
A massive fire at a chemical plant in the city's downtown shut Route 21 in both directions on Friday night and resulted in evacuations from neighboring residences.
North Bergen, NJ, Police Officer Killed in Fiery Crash With Garbage Truck
A North Bergen police officer died Saturday after crashing into a garbage truck on his way to work.
First NJ City Implements Vaccine Passport for Restaurants, Theaters
The state's largest city isn't waiting for Gov. Phil Murphy to bring back restrictions.
Driver Crashes, Shoots Dog and then is Killed by Cops — Second Police Shooting in NJ
A bizarre and deadly police encounter in Warren County was one of two reported police-involved shootings this weekend in the state.
NJ Republicans Help Save Biden Infrastructure Plan, Drawing MAGA Fire
U.S. Reps. Chris Smith, R-N.J. 4th District, and Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J. 2nd District, were among the 13 Republicans to pass the bill in a 228-206 vote.
Suspect Killed After Shooting Cop in Long Branch, NJ, Homicide Probe
A homicide investigation turned deadly this weekend when police went to an apartment with a warrant and encountered a man who began shooting at them, striking an officer, prosecutors said.
Murphy Declares Victory Before Final Count: ‘The future looks like NJ’
Saying that he would be remembered not by how many votes he won but by what his administration accomplishes, Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday declared victory after an election night that had ended in a statistical tie.
Morning After NJ Election, Murphy Advances Past Ciattarelli’s Early Lead
"We want every legal vote counted," Ciattarelli told the crowd.
2021 NJ gubernatorial election results: We count all the votes
New Jersey election results by county for the 2021 governor's race.
NJ Weather Emergency: Drivers Stranded, Kearny Post Office Collapse, Tornado Damage
Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency late Wednesday night after more than 11 inches of rain fell in some parts of the state and more continued to fall until about midnight.