Phil Murphy

Taking "a big step forward in our restart and recovery," Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday announced that non-essential retailers would be allowed to open their doors to customers starting June 15.

Get ready to get social while social distancing.

He admits he’s worried sick about people getting sloppy and letting down their guard as they venture out into stores, restaurants and salons

State Attorney General Gurbir Grewal says a sweeping set of reforms launched months ago will strengthen bonds of trust between communities and their police departments.

As the State prepares to enter Stage Two of the reopening, health officials continue to ramp up testing, contract tracing and isolation plans to stop a COVID spike from spreading like wildfire.

Asbury Park, Atlantic City and Trenton were among at least 6 communities with overnight curfews, as officials aimed to avoid chaos.

No word yet on when gyms will reopen, but Murphy says they're coming.

The governor is calling on all Garden State residents to correctly wear a mask.

Murphy also announced a return of non-contact youth sports beginning June 22 and youth day cams on July 6.

Gov. Murphy says the time is not right to set a capacity limitation for outside graduations but schools will get more guidance in a reasonable amount of time.

As the reopening of the Garden State moves forward, Gov. Phil Murphy is encouraging all Garden State residents to get tested for COVID-19.

Legislative leaders had been pressuring the governor to allow outdoor ceremonies.