Belmar

Natalie, of Egg Harbor Township, said an outdoor bar she had visited since New Jersey lifted outdoor dining restrictions was "way too packed," so she's equipped with a mask at all times.

Gov. Phil Murphy has issued an executive order updating the outdoor capacity for gatherings to 500, effective Friday. Indoor dining remains delayed, until further notice.

Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian pleaded with residents and visitors to wear masks during the long holiday, including on the boardwalk, noting, “Ocean City is already very crowded.”

Three people have been charged in connection with kidnapping a man in Monmouth County on Monday and driving him to three TD Bank branches to withdraw money.

The new decade has brought with it the starting date for plastic bag bans in another half dozen municipalities and counties.

Over two dozen local governments in New Jersey have banned carry-out bags, and some also straws and Styrofoam containers.

Dozens of people were involved in the brawl en route to a concert.

Jade Glab's win ends a recent run of title holders from South Jersey.

Full lifeguard crews come on a bit later in Wildwood Crest, where Beach Patrol Chief Bud Johnson says they're still in the process of testing both returning lifeguards and new candidates.

A group of surfers in wet suits went into the chilly ocean water off Belmar and tried to rescue a deer about 25 yards from shore.