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Legalization deadline extended after Murphy hesitates on signing
A deadline set for Monday for Gov. Phil Murphy to act on legislation establishing a recreational marijuana marketplace has been extended.
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Johnson & Johnson finishes one-shot vaccine, but not as effective
Johnson & Johnson’s long-awaited vaccine appears to protect against COVID-19 with just one shot – not as strong as some two-shot rivals but still potentially helpful for a world in dire need of more doses.
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NJ trooper of 2020: Survived hail of bullets investigating home invasion
State police say a trooper shot while investigating a reported home invasion robbery at a mobile home park last spring has been named New Jersey's state trooper of the year.
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Doses of second COVID vaccine approved in U.S. are shipped out
Moderna shipped out a first round of doses on Sunday, after emergency approval behind Pfizer for U.S. vaccinations against the virus.
![Trump casino to be dynamited — and you can win chance to blow it up](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2020/12/AP203516867126752.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Trump casino to be dynamited — and you can win chance to blow it up
One of President Donald Trump’s former Atlantic City casinos will be blown up next month, and for the right amount of money, you could be the one to press the button that brings it down.
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PSEG buys stake in NJ’s first off-shore wind farm
New Jersey's largest utility bought a 25% stake in an offshore wind farm Friday to be built off the coast of Atlantic City.
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Murphy, lawmakers (finally) reach deal on legal marijuana for 2021
Gov. Phil Murphy said Friday he and legislative leaders have reached a deal on legislation to set up the new recreational marijuana marketplace.
![Moderna asking US, European regulators to OK its virus shots](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2020/11/moderna.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Moderna asking US, European regulators to OK its virus shots
Moderna is just behind Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech in seeking to begin vaccinations in the U.S. in December.
![Arrest made after Kardashian pal robbed of $250K watch in NJ](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2020/11/AP20325843804961.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Arrest made after Kardashian pal robbed of $250K watch in NJ
Federal authorities in New York City have brought charges in the armed robbery of Jonathan Cheban, a reality TV pal of Kim Kardashian.
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When will COVID-19 vaccine be available in NJ? Here’s the timeline
New Jersey is expecting shipments of Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines as soon as December, Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli said Friday.
![Pfizer: COVID-19 shot 95% effective, seeking clearance soon](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2020/11/AP20314649566634A.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Pfizer: COVID-19 shot 95% effective, seeking clearance soon
The company is preparing within days to formally ask U.S. regulators to allow emergency use of the vaccine.
![Think NJ’s COVID rules are strict? Philly bans indoor gatherings completely](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2020/11/RS2053_922336691.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Think NJ’s COVID rules are strict? Philly bans indoor gatherings completely
Philadelphia also banned all indoor dining at restaurants.