Mercer County

St. Patrick's Day parades are the latest big events to fall victim to the coronavirus pandemic and Gov. Phil Murphy's executive orders limiting large gatherings.

Losing the choice of a timed writing sample after the standardized prep test will be met with relief by some,and frustration by others, an NJ educational expert said.

There's high demand for new licenses, but many people in line could conduct their transactions online instead, a spokesman said.

The MLB team has announced the Somerset Patriots as a new minor league affiliate, which the Trenton organization said was a surprise.

Family friendly activities, like hayrides and corn mazes, still are on thanks to social distancing, mask wearing and in many cases, advance ticket sales.

Rowan University notably leads the pack of colleges and universities in New Jersey that have positive cases among students this fall.

Rider University set a deadline of August 17 for the state to move to phase 3 of the its "Road Back" plan or it will go virtual as well.

Hybrid classes and no returning to campus after Thanksgiving are popular among these 10 schools, while at least one has cut fees for students.

Interior stores at New Jersey shopping malls will be able to welcome back in-person shoppers, as the state's reopening continues.

As the state continues to reopen, some department stores and open air outlet centers can let customers back inside.

Governor Murphy attended marches in Union County, as critics point to women cited for peaceful protests against the state's slow reopening.

One challenge for owner Fami Elabed is maintaining the high level of service his customers have come to expect over the past 15 years.