Trenton

Open container zones for alcoholic drinks, which cropped up due to COVID, could be here to stay under a new law in New Jersey.

This year, the Delaware River crossing by George Washington and his troops is back, and very similar to pre-COVID times in 2019.

Two 17-year-olds, a 16-year-old and a 14-year-old were hospitalized by the September crash, according to police.

Competitive eating is remarkable. We all might think it's a little gross that someone can shove 85 meatballs into their mouth but we have to give credit where credit is due. Men and women from all over the world continue to break outrageous eating records. For example, in 2018 Carmen Cincotti ate 2.43 gallons of chili in 6 minutes, and how about in 2005, Cookie Jarvis ate over 8 pounds of grapes in 10 minutes. All competitive eaters are highly skilled but no one can compare to Joey Chestnut.

There are at least 18 Olympic athletes with New Jersey roots qualified for the summer games in Japan — here's the full list, by sport.

As part of efforts to reach a 70% vaccination rate among NJ adults by June, the state has outlined which of its most populated communities is lagging behind.

The state has launched a new web tool to try and better connect those eligible for COVID-19 vaccines with available appointments, as grouped by county.

Wind gusts reached nearly 70 mph in some spots, bringing down trees and power lines.

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

There's fresh criticism over statues and even a school in NJ honoring Christopher Columbus. Some with Italian roots call it "misguided."

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

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