Trenton schools sue teachers' union over stalled return to classTrenton schools sue teachers' union over stalled return to classThe city's public school students have remained all-remote for well over a year, as the district is the latest dealing with union pushback on plans.Erin VogtErin Vogt
No remote school instruction in September, Murphy saysNo remote school instruction in September, Murphy saysThe caveat was "unless the world turns sideways," when the governor was asked about a return to normal classes by next school year. Erin VogtErin Vogt
Tensions mount between parents, school districts over COVID plansTensions mount between parents, school districts over COVID plansTensions mount across the state between parents and school districts.Erin VogtErin Vogt
Son charged with murdering his mother in her Maplewood condoSon charged with murdering his mother in her Maplewood condoA man is charged with killing his mother after she was found dying in her Maplewood condo on Monday afternoon.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Are volunteer cops armed in NJ? Not anymore in MaplewoodAre volunteer cops armed in NJ? Not anymore in MaplewoodThe unpaid community role of auxiliary police has been around for decades in New Jersey. In some towns, they do carry guns.Erin VogtErin Vogt
Feds charge: Postal worker stole $15K in cash, checks from mail Feds charge: Postal worker stole $15K in cash, checks from mailAnother postal worker in New Jersey has been charged with a crime.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Hit-and-run: Woman is killed standing next to car in MaplewoodHit-and-run: Woman is killed standing next to car in MaplewoodThe driver of other vehicle did not stop after the incident early Monday morning. Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
NJ nonprofit helps kids with cancer, blood disorders during COVIDNJ nonprofit helps kids with cancer, blood disorders during COVIDSince 1976, the Valerie Fund has operated throughout New Jersey, New York City, and the Philadelphia metro area with the mission of supporting comprehensive health care for these children.Patrick LaveryPatrick Lavery
The milkman is back: An old job sees new life in COVID-19 crisisThe milkman is back: An old job sees new life in COVID-19 crisis"The uptick in new customers for home delivery is unbelievable."Associated PressAssociated Press
Turtle Back Zoo is booming — and preservationists fight expansionTurtle Back Zoo is booming — and preservationists fight expansionThe plan calls for more land from South Mountain Reservation. Essex County says there's still a "net positive" of recreation space.Erin VogtErin Vogt