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Recreational marijuana is legal in N.J. What happens now?
Many aspects, from the legal market to the implications for policing to the expungement of past convictions, remain hazy. Here’s what we know.
4 years ago
Listen 4:15N.J. saw a slight uptick in drug overdose deaths in 2020
Gov. Phil Murphy said the increased feelings of isolation and anxiety caused by the pandemic had officials worried the number would be even higher.
4 years ago
N.J. coronavirus update: Teachers, other workers eligible for the vaccine in 2 weeks
New Jersey is also opening up vaccine eligibility for members of the state’s tribal communities and people experiencing homelessness.
4 years ago
Coronavirus update: Five N.J. cities join community vaccine program
New Jersey has named the five additional cities that are part of its community-based vaccination program. New Jersey-based Johnson & Johnson awaits vaccine approval.
4 years ago
Nursing homes in some N.J. counties can soon resume in-person visits
Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli announced that visitation will only restart in counties with less serious coronavirus infection rates.
4 years ago
Here’s what’s in Murphy’s $45 billion N.J. budget plan
This year’s $45 billion budget proposal is a bit of a return to form for the first-term Democrat, who is up for reelection, though with some notable changes.
4 years ago
Low-level marijuana arrests to stop in N.J. as Murphy signs legal weed bills
Recreational marijuana will finally become legal in N.J. under three bills signed by the governor. Here’s what Monday’s actions mean.
4 years ago
230K vaccine doses bound for N.J. delayed by winter weather
New Jersey did not receive about 230,000 first and second COVID vaccine shots this week because of weather-related delays in other parts of the country.
4 years ago
N.J. lawmakers whipping votes for recreational marijuana deal as deadline looms
Lawmakers and Gov. Phil Murphy have yet to reach a compromise on bills that would set up the new market and revise penalties for underage possession.
4 years ago
Winter storm update: Snow delays Pa. vaccine shipments; totals over 8 inches in some areas
Snow and sleet are expected to remain steady across the region through the early afternoon on Thursday. A winter storm warning is in effect until 10 a.m. Friday.
4 years ago
8 people shot near Olney Transportation Center
Philadelphia police say eight people were shot just before 3 p.m. Wednesday afternoon near the busy intersection of Broad Street and Olney Avenue.
4 years ago
N.J. coronavirus update: 70% of eligible residents could be vaccinated by summer
N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy offered a “Memorial Day to 4th of July window” to vaccinate the state’s target of 4.7 million adults.
4 years ago