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EMR employee protest in Camden, NJ
Community

‘Save EMR’: Scrapyard workers rally in Camden after mayor calls for recycler to close

A spokesperson for Camden’s mayor said the city is “undertaking all necessary legal research to move forward” with revoking EMR’s city licensure.

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Matt Meyer speaking at press conference
Education

Delaware to establish its first medical school in partnership with Philadelphia-based Jefferson University

The state says the four-year school will train doctors in Delaware and help address provider shortages, particularly in rural communities.

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Workers are hanging the panels back up on the wall
Courts & Law

Philly slavery exhibit: David McCormick joins fight to restore President’s House Site

An appeals court will weigh the fate of the Independence Mall exhibit, which remains half-restored.

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Rebecca Bennett, Democratic candidate for New Jersey's 7th Congressional District, speaks during a primary election night watch party after winning the Democratic nomination Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Bridgewater, N.J
Politics & Policy

Rebecca Bennett wins Democratic primary in New Jersey to take on Rep. Tom Kean Jr.

Bennett built her campaign around her experience as a Navy helicopter pilot as well as around affordability.

4 days ago

Camden, N.J. City Council Vice President Arthur Barclay
Politics & Policy

Camden plans to revoke an EMR business license after latest fire, city councilman says

The statement comes days after a fire at one of EMR’s scrap metal facilities — one of more than a dozen over the past five years.

4 days ago

A voter arrives to cast his ballot at St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Haddon Township on New Jersey primary Election Day on June 2, 2026.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey election 2026: Primary voters are heading to the polls. Here’s what to know

Republicans will choose a candidate to challenge U.S. Sen. Cory Booker in November, and 14 candidates are competing in the state’s 12th Congressional District.

4 days ago

''I Voted'' stickers are seen at a polling place on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey 2026 primary election results

See full results from New Jersey's 2026 primaries, including races for the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House.

4 days ago

Protesters confront ICE agents outside the Delaney Hall detention center while demonstrating near the entrance gates, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Newark, N.J.
Politics & Policy

Protesters rally at N.J. Gov. Sherrill’s office, saying she is ‘enabling these Gestapo-Nazi tactics’

Many called for Gov. Mikie Sherrill to do more to help protect detainees and their supporters outside of the facility.

5 days ago

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A house is being built at a construction site.
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Urban Planning

Philly homeownership program launches first project in 8th District

Elected officials and residents gathered Monday for a groundbreaking ceremony on the 1600 block of West Venango Street.

5 days ago

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Tom Kean sitting behind the table during a congressional hearing.
Politics & Policy

‘What’s the word?’ New Jersey voters look for answers about Tom Kean Jr.’s absence from Congress

Kean has missed more than 100 votes in Congress, and he has not been spotted in Washington or in his district.

5 days ago

Pro-Trump insurrectionists storm the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
Politics & Policy

Jan. 6 rioters clamor for payouts from Trump’s new ‘anti-weaponization’ fund despite backlash

A rioter from New Jersey described by prosecutors as a Nazi sympathizer hailed the fund as “good news."

5 days ago

Surveyor's sketch of Philadelphia
Arts & Entertainment

The British army took control of Philadelphia in 1777. They had a whale of a time

The “dark days” of the British occupation were filled with parties, dancing and theater.

5 days ago

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the back of a sample
Politics & Policy

Trump administration green card changes: Here’s what you need to know

The policy could be “devastating” for tens of thousands of people in Philadelphia who have applied for a green card via the adjustment of status process.

5 days ago

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SemPresto epinephrine autoinjector
Science

Jefferson Health doctor dreams up EpiPen alternative autoinjector that attaches to your phone

The SemPresto autoinjector epinephrine device attaches to smartphones with magnetic technology and could be used for allergic reactions.

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Charity Herndon smiles in front of the Austen's Shelf book trailer
Arts & Entertainment

South Jersey woman turns health scare into dream bookstore in Bordentown

Austen’s Shelf is opening a permanent New Jersey bookstore as readers increasingly seek independent bookstores centered on community and connection.

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