NEW JERSEY — New Jersey's COVID-19 rate of transmission stood at 1.02 on Monday, a dramatic drop since it was 1.92 on Jan. 1. Anything over 1.0 means COVID-19 is still spreading, but the lower the number means any infected person is spreading the virus to fewer people.

The State Department of Health confirmed 8,267 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, the third-straight day under 20,000.

NEW JERSEY — New Jersey's Department of Health reported 14,048 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, the second straight day the number of new statewide cases was under 15,000.

The rate of transmission, which measures how much the virus is spreading, is at 1.09. On New Year's Day, it was 1.92. Anything over 1.0 means the virus is spreading. A lower number means an infected person is ...

NEW JERSEY — The State Department of Health reported 14,692 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday. It is the third time in 2022 there have been fewer than 20,000 new cases in a day. The state reported 121 new deaths from COVID-19.

There are 5,671 people in New Jersey's hospitals with COVID-19, a number that is down roughly 200 from Thursday.

The rate of transmission, which is a ...

NEW JERSEY – New Jersey's Department of Health reported Friday that the COVID-19 rate of transmission has fallen again. That is the number that measures how much the COVID-19 virus is spreading. On Friday, it sat at 1.21. Here's how the number has been trending lower over the past four days.

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NEW JERSEY — The State Department of Health confirmed 20,338 new positive COVID-19 cases on Thursday. New Jersey was under the 20,000 mark the past two days.  On Thursday, 117 new deaths were confirmed.

The state's rate of transmission continues to fall, which means every person who tests positive is spreading it to fewer people. On Thursday, the rate of transmission sat at ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ -- The U.S. Department of State raised fees for passport books by $20, effective as of December 27, stated the Morris County Clerk Ann Grossi.

The fee for a first-time adult passport book, for ages 16 and up, increased from $110 to $130.

The fee for a child passport book, for ages 15 and younger, increased from $80 to $100.

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NEW JERSEY - Watch Governor Murphy's update. In it, he quickly states that he is not lifting school mandates.

"Among other things, keeping our schools open is critically important. Our kids learn better when they're in their regular classrooms, our educators are more effective when they are before a classroom - virtual learning is no replacement for in-person education. I ...

NEW JERSEY -- Gov. Phil Murphy’s 2022 State of the State address will stream online and via social media on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, at 5 p.m. Murphy is expected to discuss his commitment to leading New Jersey through the COVID-19 public health crisis, improving the lives of middle-class families, and building a stronger and more resilient post-pandemic ...

NEW JERSEY -- Atlantic Health System has updated its visitor policy so that no visitors are permitted for confirmed COVID-19 patients or persons under investigation for COVID-19, except in cases approved by the care team. The policy is in effect for Chilton, Hackettstown, Newton, Overlook and Morristown medical centers and Goryeb Children’s Hospital. 

All restrictions ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ -- Morris Knolls-Hills scored a pair of first-period goals and went on to post a 4-2 ice hockey victory over Madison at Mennen Arena on Thursday, Jan. 13.

Goals by Jake McCloud and Kyle Thornton, the second one on a power play, gave Morris Knolls a 2-0 lead after one period. Madison had a power play late in the period but was unable to score during that stretch.

The ...

DENVILLE, NJ – Morris Knolls defeated Mount Olive, 49-24, in Denville on Monday, Jan. 10.

Maddy Knaack earned the game-high with 14 points for Morris Knolls. She also grabbed 10 rebounds. Brianna Mennella was the only other Golden Eagle to score in double digits with 10 points. Molly Secallus added eight points. Charlee Perna scored seven. Kira Mennella had three.

DENVILLE, NJ – Morris Knolls defeated Fair Lawn, 50-41, in Denville on Saturday, Jan. 8, improving its record to 5-3.

Morris Knolls garnered the victory without anyone reaching double digits. Chase Ingram and Sean Bienkowski scored nine points each. Christian MacNaugton and Sam Fallon had eight apiece. Mike Rustad added seven points and sank the team’s only three-pointer.

NEW JERSEY -- The statewide minimum wage has increased by $1 to $13 per hour for most employees, effective January 1, 2022.

The increase is part of legislation signed by Gov. Murphy in February 2019 that gradually raises the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2024 for most employees. When the governor took office in 2018, the state’s minimum wage was $8.60 per hour; he and the ...

Approximately 3,500 children's robes by HulovoX have been recalled due to a violation of federal flammability standards and burn hazard, announced the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The long-sleeved robes, made of 100% micro polyester, were sold online at Amazon.com from January 2021 through May 2021 for about $30.

The robes, available in sizes 3T to ...

DENVILLE, NJ – With temperatures forecasted to drop over the next few days, and in light of the recent fire-related tragedy in the Bronx, residents are being reminded about space heater safety.

“As the investigation unfolds into the Bronx fire, initial reports are that a space heater may have contributed to its cause,” said Union Fire Chief Mike Scanio.

MORRISTOWN, NJ -- A free food distribution will take place in Morristown on Thursday, Jan. 13, from 1-2 p.m., at Bishop Nazery Way (59 Spring Street in Morristown).

On Friday, a food distribution will take place at 299 Webro Road in Parsippany from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and then in Dover, 211 North Sussex Street, from 1:30-2:30 p.m.

This distribution will offer meat, produce, bread, ...

MONTVILLE, NJ -- Montville resident, Andrea Demetriou Kalliaras, was recently diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia that can only be cured by a stem cell transplant. A match is determined by a simple cheek swab, and anyone between the ages of 18-55 can Swab to Save a Life.

A Cheek Swabbing Event for Kalliaras will take place on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Montville ...

ROXBURY, NJ – The family of Anthony Accola, a 25-year-old Roxbury High School graduate who died on New Year’s Day, is collecting money that will fund enrollment into a substance abuse rehabilitation program.

Donations to the Anthony R. Accola Scholarship can be made with checks payable to Desert Cove Recovery, LLC and mailed to 58 Fox Chase Lane, Ledgewood, NJ 07852. Desert Cove ...

DENVILLE, NJ – You’ll want to wear your long underwear and keep salt handy for Sunday.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Denville area from January 16 at 6 p.m. until 3 a.m. January 17. The weather service is predicting snow before 11 p.m. on Sunday and then sleet between 11 p.m. and midnight and then rain after midnight. 

Winds will ...

DENVILLE, NJ — Keep the salt handy. Freezing rain is expected to create a light glaze of ice over surfaces Sunday morning, the National Weather Service said.

The service has issued a winter weather advisory for the area from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m.

“Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible,” the National Weather Service said. “Slow down and use ...

TRENTON, NJ -- New Jersey’s anti-bullying statute, already among the nation’s most stringent, will be strengthened even further thanks to a new law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday, Jan. 11.

Inspired by Mallory Rose Grossman, a 12-year-old Rockaway student who committed suicide in 2017, the bipartisan legislation (S-1790), sponsored by Senators Joe Pennacchio ...

NEWARK, NJ – Two Newark women last week were indicted in connection with a scheme that involved arranging sham marriages between U.S. citizens and non-citizens seeking to stay in the country unlawfully, authorities announced.

Sisters Andrea Torres, 55, and Regina Johnson, 57, of Newark, were both indicted on charges of conspiracy to encourage and induce non-citizens to remain ...

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – The disbanding of the Morris County Park Police means the county's 24 county Park Police officers are now members of the county Sheriff's Office. They received their new badges this week.

The change was approved two months ago by the county commissioners and county Park Commission.

The move “will keep the 24 park officers on staff and enable ...

ROXBURY, NJ -- A six-year-old boy from Budd Lake died from injuries sustained Thursday evening in a multi-car crash on Route 80 in Roxbury, and police are seeking help finding the driver of a vehicle that left the scene.

The incident took place at about 7:45 p.m., according to New Jersey State Police. They said a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox, heading east on the interstate, was struck by a vehicle ...

NEW JERSEY — There's new promising news that the COVID-19 surge in New Jersey is slowing. Plus, generous kids are using their hearts to help other kids. Also, one community prepares to honor a local hero, as he celebrates a milestone.

TAPinto's Kristina Behr has today's Now in New Jersey, Powered by TAPinto, brought to you by Lakeland Bank.

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NEW JERSEY — A community is remembering a New Jersey mother of four who died of COVID-19, just weeks after giving birth.  Plus, a high school freshman is going green and helping other girls at the same time.  Also, a little bit of luck changes 'lost' to 'found.'

TAPinto's Kristina Behr has today's Now in New Jersey, Powered by TAPinto, brought to ...

NEW JERSEY — As one New Jersey community mourns a COVID-19 victim, another is recognizing a new milestone.  Plus, a legendary figure in Trenton reflects on decades of service.  And a community spends months restoring history.

TAPinto's Kristina Behr has today's Now in New Jersey, Powered by TAPinto, brought to you by Lakeland Bank.

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TRENTON, NJ — “Were all the votes counted?” joked Josh Murphy, as he and his siblings introduced their father during his inauguration for second term as 56th Governor of New Jersey. 

After the small roast from his four children and a speech from his wife and First Lady Tammy Murphy, Governor Phil Murphy took the podium following Chief Justice Stuart Rabner ...

NEW JERSEY — Dozens of New Jersey school districts will receive more money to help upgrade their security systems. 

Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation that appropriates a total of $5,150,531 from the “Securing Our Children’s Future Bond Act” to provide grants for school security projects in 60 New ...

TEANECK, NJ — “It’s great to see you, even though you look a little bit like Nanook of the North," said now former Senator Loretta Weinberg to First Lady Tammy Murphy with a smile and sparkle in her eye. “I’m really glad to see you out and about.”

Those were Weinberg’s opening remarks at the bill signing for The Freedom of Reproductive Choice ...