NJ Coronavirus, Reopen Updates / Judge's Son / COVID Party Cases

Check out the top news that made headlines this week across the Patch network in New Jersey:

NJ Coronavirus, Reopen Update: Here's What You Need To Know (UPDATE)

New Jersey's confirmed death toll is now 13,856, and 547 new cases and 16 more confirmed deaths were announced on Saturday. Here are the areas with new cases, the town-by-town and county-by-county totals and the latest coronavirus and reopening developments in New Jersey.>>>Read more here.

FBI: Evidence Links Alleged Killer Of NJ Judge's Son To CA Murder

The FBI announced Wednesday it has evidence linking Roy Den Hollander, accused of killing a New Jersey judge's son, to a California murder.

20 Teens Test Positive For COVID After NJ Party

Gov. Phil Murphy has now weighed in on the July 11 New jersey house party, where young adults are being "less than satisfactory" with contact tracers

2 Arrests, Cop Hurt After 400 Show Up To House Party In Brick: PD

A Brooklyn man was charged after he hit two officers with his Mercedes as he drove off, Brick police said.

Face Masks Required At Manalapan Wegmans? Store Reps Say No

While NJ has ordered face masks at stores, store reps at the Manalapan Wegmans are telling people that masks are only recommended.

NJ Expands Coronavirus Travel Quarantine To 31 States

Gov. Murphy said the states all have significant community spread of the coronavirus, and NJ is taking bigger steps to protect itself.

Should NJ Schools Reopen? Here's What Nearly 27K Residents Think

We asked: Should schools reopen in NJ? Nearly 27K responded to our poll. And their opinions were pretty strong.

Beaches In Point Pleasant Beach Will Now Close Earlier

Point Pleasant Beach has taken additional action to deal with people who are "disrespecting" the town.

Belmar Boy, 8, Trapped In Hole On Beach: Cops

The boy was trapped in an 8-foot hole, police said.

'Neighborhood Parents:' Tuckerton Pair Dies In Separate Accidents

Their warmth and generosity made them the "neighborhood mom and dad." They died within hours of each other in completely separate accidents.

This article originally appeared on the Manasquan-Belmar Patch