Gov. Murphy: More NJ Reopenings Coming As Key COVID Metric Drops

Share-worthy stories from the New Jersey Patch network to talk about tonight:

Gov. Murphy: More NJ Reopenings Coming As Key COVID Metric Drops

Gov. Phil Murphy said he's planning an "accelerated reopening" while announcing that a key COVID-19 has dropped in New Jersey. Here's what he means.>>>Read more.

Video Released Of NJ Man's Police-Involved Shooting Death

Authorities say they released a video of a New Jersey man's police-involved shooting death after he stole a police car. Viewer discretion advised.

What Was It Like To Work At Pfizer In 2020? 4 NJ College Alums Share

Four alumni were with the company in the months when the vaccine was being developed. Here's what they experienced.

Princeton U. Apologizes For Handling Of MOVE Bombing Victim's Bones

The Department of Anthropology acknowledged its "complicity" in mishandling the bones of victims that were never returned to the family.

NJ Undocumented Immigrants Can Apply For Driver's Licenses Soon

More than 400,000 undocumented residents in New Jersey will be able to get a driver's license or an ID card. Here's what to know.

NJ County Ending Controversial Prison Contract With ICE

UPDATED: Essex County is ending its contract with ICE, and starting a new deal to hold prisoners from Union County.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Brick Police Say They Have Located Missing Local 14-Year-Old Boy
• Brick Council Bans Businesses Dealing In Marijuana For 5 Years
• Hate Speech Graffitied On Gravestone In Jersey City Cemetery

Across America

• DC Settles Trump Inauguration Day Protest Lawsuits For $1.6M
• 2020 U.S. Census: 13 States See Change In Congressional Seats
• Autopsy Shows Andrew Brown Shot 5 Times, Including Back Of Head

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