Katie Sobko
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Expect delays at Wayne MVC during construction, officials say
As the state agency ramps up after being closed, customers are advised to go to the Oakland, Paterson or Lodi sites for license transactions. → Read More
Need to replace an expired inspection sticker? Here's what to know as MVC continues reopening
Vehicle inspections and road tests have resumed at Motor Vehicle Agency locations throughout the state. → Read More
NJ hospitals allow patient visits, but with a wide array of restrictions
Visitors must be at least 18 years old and must wear personal protective gear provided by the hospitals. → Read More
NJ MVC reopening delayed until July for testing of text notification system
Most in-person MVC transactions scheduled to begin June 29 in New Jersey will be delayed until July 7. However, you can still take your road test. → Read More
Bill would mandate NJ police departments create minority hiring programs
Bill that passed the NJ Assembly would mandate that law enforcement agencies establish minority recruitment and hiring programs → Read More
Guidelines for reopening NJ schools will be released Friday, Gov. Murphy says
Gov. Phil Murphy said that guidelines for reopening school districts throughout the state will be announced Friday. → Read More
NJ colleges can resume clinical, lab and hands-on classes July 1 if they submit safety plans
Schools must submit reopening plans to the state at least 14 days → Read More
'Drag Race' stars to headline 'Drive 'N Drag' drive-in shows at Garden State Plaza in July
A three-day drive-in event will bring several cast members from "RuPaul's Drag Race" to Garden State Plaza. → Read More
Garfield to move school district elections to November
Garfield was one of only a handful of districts that still held spring elections. → Read More
Carlstadt says health official let go after racist comments, threats
A member of the Board of Health made racist comments as well as threats to the participants of a rally on social media, the borough said. → Read More
As a nation grapples with systemic racism, Newark continues legal push for police oversight
The city’s police union has been opposed from the outset, claiming the board would interfere with the department’s internal affairs. → Read More
Jersey City council moves ahead on police review, approves 'Black Lives Matter Day'
The City Council voted on Wednesday to create an ad hoc committee to review the state of police policies and procedures. → Read More
Gov. Murphy raises the limit on indoor and outdoor gatherings
The number of people allowed to gather indoors is now 25 percent of the building's capacity or 50 people, whichever is lower. → Read More
North Jersey protests: Live updates for Saturday (June 6)
Rallies will be held in Englewood, Hackensack, Wayne, Newton and Jersey City, among other towns. → Read More
Exclusive: New Jersey's MVC offices reopening soon. Here's what you need to know
The Motor Vehicle Commission buildings have been overhauled during the closure to add Plexiglas barriers and other social distancing measures → Read More
Loved and Lost: Robert Moir was skilled with his hands and was a great dancer, too
A hard worker even as a child, Robert Moir got a job delivering laundry by bicycle at age 8. He died at age 91 due to coronavirus. → Read More
'It blew up': More than 1,000 join march in Garfield to protest racial injustice
Assemblyman Benjie Wimberly of Paterson joined the rally to protest George Floyd's death, as did Garfield Mayor Richard Rigoglioso. → Read More
Englewood food pantry struggling to serve hundreds of new clients
The Office of Concern Food Pantry at St. Cecilia’s in Englewood has seen a staggering number of new clients in recent weeks. → Read More
Englewood residents question officials at policing forum in wake of George Floyd's death
One activist called the session "fluff" and said racism was the real problem. → Read More
What phase is New Jersey in? Here's a look at what's next in NJ reopening plan
Here's a look at what is scheduled to reopen in New Jersey next and what is to come in the following weeks. → Read More