New Jersey has added 708 cases of coronavirus on Tuesday. New figures from the state Department of Health puts the overall event total at 161,545. There are slightly more than 2,000 people remaining in the hospital from Covid-19.
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A peaceful protest is planned for this afternoon, starting in Somers Point and ending in Ocean City. Protesters are expected to walk across the bridge that joins both communities to protest the death of George Floyd.
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Middle Township was the scene of a peaceful protest over the killing of George Floyd Monday evening. Individuals joined police with the protest in Rio Grande, along Route 9. A protest was held earlier in the day Monday that drew a larger crowd.
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Violence erupted at the end of a protest in Asbury Park Monday night. A police officer suffered a major head wound after he was struck by protestors who became violent at the end of the rally. Asbury Park Police were trying to disperse the crowd peacefully when some fought with police. Asbury Park also has …
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There is another death from coronavirus to report in Cape May County. County officials say a 90 year old woman from Lower Township is the latest victim. There were seven new cases of Covid-19 reported by the County Monday.
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Beach reconstruction efforts in North Wildwood continue Tuesday. City police announced that much of the activity will be concentrated between 10th and 14th streets. Police also remind beachgoers in North Wildwood that lifeguards are not on duty, and …
Atlantic City Police announced that 17 arrests were made in connection with protesting and rioting in the city this week. Police say many of those charged are from Atlantic City, Egg Harbor Township, Pleasantville, and surrounding areas. One suspect …
A protest of some sort is coming to Ocean City Tuesday. Mayor Jay Gillian sent out a city advisory Monday evening saying a protest is coming relating to the “Black Lives Matter” movement. No other details were provided, but Gillian says a…
A key legislative committee approved borrowing billions of dollars in order to plug a whole in the state budget caused by coronavirus. The new bill would permit the state to borrow up to $14 billion if needed. Massive layoffs may come in state govern…
The Ben Franklin Bridge connecting South Jersey to Philadelphia was closed Monday afternoon due to protests in Philadelphia. The Delaware River Port Authority made the announcement on its social media page shortly after 5:00pm. No word on when the bri…