Trenton Thunder: Yankees ‘ungracious’ for cutting ties with usThe MLB team has announced the Somerset Patriots as a new minor league affiliate, which the Trenton organization said was a surprise.Erin Vogt
NJ Italian-American groups: Removing Columbus is ‘disrespectful’There's fresh criticism over statues and even a school in NJ honoring Christopher Columbus. Some with Italian roots call it "misguided."Erin Vogt
Murphy joins BLM protests, even as others fight tickets for gatheringsGovernor Murphy attended marches in Union County, as critics point to women cited for peaceful protests against the state's slow reopening.Erin Vogt
Curfews in several NJ towns, hopes of keeping protests peacefulAsbury Park, Atlantic City and Trenton were among at least 6 communities with overnight curfews, as officials aimed to avoid chaos.Erin Vogt
NJ protests remain peaceful as Philly, New York erupt in violenceCamden police on a unity walk were among peaceful events Saturday, while neighboring states dealt with violence involving crowds and officers.Erin Vogt
NJ guidelines for July graduation ceremonies leave districts with questionsThrowing caps in the air will be out at New Jersey's commencements and it's not clear how many people would be able to attend.Dan Alexander
NJ Labor Department website down amid record jobless claimsMore than half a million New Jerseyans expected to claim weekly unemployment benefits starting Sunday, now need to log on Monday, instead.Erin Vogt
Toms River Schools Community plans a rally to save the district in TrentonToms River School officials have continued their fight for their future following a school funding formula developed by lawmakers in Trenton that seeks to deal a crippling bow to a number of school districts.Vin Ebenau
NJ has more than 30 reported cases of illness linked to vapingVape users should not buy products off the street or add their own substances to devices, state officials warned.Erin Vogt
These NJ towns say ‘No’ to legal marijuana — Updated list, August 2019Even as the state burned out on legalizing recreational pot in March, the effort continues to spark local marijuana bans. Here's a full list.Erin Vogt
NJ may open ‘safe’ sites for drug users — This is how it would workCould NJ drug addicts be arrested for getting high at an Overdose Prevention Center? Here's some questions and answers about the proposed program.Erin Vogt
UP IN SMOKE: Legal marijuana bill canceled, didn’t have the votesIt's not clear when, or if, the Legislature will vote again.Louis C. HochmanMichael Symons