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New Jersey’s embattled corrections commissioner has announced his resignation, a day after Gov. Phil Murphy said the state would shutter its only women’s prison.

Melony Roy has been promoted to news/digital director at WHYY. As director of digital news, Roy also had been serving as interim news director.

The outcome of the race will determine the balance of power in Harrisburg and could radically shape policies on everything from abortion to voting rights.

Buoyed by $3 billion in excess tax revenue and more than $7 billion in stimulus dollars, Democrats want the state to go big, while Republicans are wary of huge new spending.

Representatives voted 164 to 38 for the bill, which would permit dispensing a three-month supply at a time, up from one month's supply.

With little ones in group learning settings again, those runny noses and ear infections are starting to come back too, doctors say.

For some, loosening mask restrictions have become a source of stress and uncertainty — a sign of the erosion of trust that’s occurred during the pandemic.

All 120 seats in the N.J. legislature are up for grabs and the governor is also on the ballot. Here’s what you need to know before you head to the polls today.

For lawyer Steven Larín, immigration is both global and personal. He helps families find refuge and asylum through his work at the Nationalities Service Center.

For lawyer Steven Larín, immigration is both global and personal. He helps families find refuge and asylum through his work at the Nationalities Service Center.

PEl abogado Steven Larín ayuda a las familias a encontrar refugio y asilo a través de su trabajo en Nationalities Service Center.

Several groups decried Philly business and parking tax cuts, connecting them to larger economic inequalities worsened by the pandemic.

GOP leaders and Gov. Wolf are again at odds over dueling visions of “school reform.” Lawmakers say the pandemic has only raised the stakes.

Hallahan was the first all-girls Catholic School in the U.S., opening its doors in 1901.

Krasner is asking for community input on how his office can reform the justice system in the city and help stop the gun violence epidemic.