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It all started one year ago today: The state’s first case of COVID-19 was officially confirmed when a 32 year-old Fort Lee man tested positive ...

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In interview, Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli talks long-term care issues, vaccination program and what lies ahead

Teachers are eligible for vaccinations now, but the process of getting appointments remains slow. And while the teachers feel relieved to get their shots, many ...

Business Report: Pandemic’s economic impact, supporting minority businesses, protecting NJ’s beaches
State Sen. Troy Singleton introduced legislation that would provide financial and other support to minority-owned businesses.

COVID-19 has brought on disproportionate hardships for the LGBTQ+ community as they face discrimination, unemployment and mental health challenges.

Reforms and widely available shots have cut death rate more than 95%, but systemic problems still to be solved

Gov. Phil Murphy had less than two weeks to act with more than $700 million in overdue bills pending

With workers and businesses slammed, calls for more government aid to ‘supercharge’ the economy

Disparities in vaccine distribution in Black and white communities are just one reason communities of color are more comfortable keeping children home

Multimillion-dollar fund for Appalachian range to preserve unbroken wilderness and clean drinking water, improve climate resilience

The first shipment of more than 70,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine are expected to arrive later this week with the first shots in ...

Attorney General Gurbir Grewal's mandate to publicize the identities of police officers with "major discipline" has sparked debate and a lawsuit. Lawyers from police unions ...

Gov. Phil Murphy says some J&J vaccine will go to developmentally disabled residents who live at home

Leaders of the state's Black community are wondering why the five-member cannabis regulatory commission has zero black men as members.

Fans were welcomed back inside to watch a NJ Devils game at Prudential Center for the first time in 357 days.
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