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Congressman Andy Kim announces run for Senate, challenging indicted Senator Bob Menendez in N.J.
Kim was first elected to Congress in 2018 and is the first Asian American elected to federal office from New Jersey.
8 hours ago
Vaccines are still tested with horseshoe crab blood. The industry is finally changing
One biomedical company agreed to more oversight, and a regulatory group is paving the way for drug companies to use animal-free alternatives.
10 hours ago
How the UAW strikes could impact car shoppers
Historic as the UAW strikes may be, analysts say the actions are unlikely to impact car prices too much — for now.
10 hours ago
CDC recommends RSV vaccine in late pregnancy to protect newborns
The shot will help shield newborns from RSV in the early months of life, when they're especially vulnerable to severe illness.
11 hours ago
How the South Philly Ikea caters to Philadelphia customers
From skyline shots in the fake windows to layouts that mimic rowhomes, the Swedish retailer is all about “local living solutions.”
12 hours ago
Meet the Phillies’ newest pitcher, Orion Kerkering
After a very short stint in the minors, the South Florida high school phenom is landing in the big leagues.
13 hours ago
Bribery case against Sen. Menendez shines light on powerful N.J. developer accused of corruption
The indictment says Menendez pestered the U.S. attorney for New Jersey and another top federal prosecutor about a bank fraud case involving his friend, developer Fred Daibes.
13 hours ago
Ophelia makes landfall; storm to bring heavy rain, powerful winds to the region
Coastal flood warnings are in effect along the coast too, stretching into Delaware and southern New Jersey, including Atlantic City.
14 hours ago
A new Pa. program is backing Black- and Indigenous-led groups to find solutions to the opioid crisis
The funding will go toward harm reduction-related projects, including strategies that address racial disparities in overdose deaths.
17 hours ago
Using his position, Sen. Bob Menendez took steps to secretly aid the government of Egypt in exchange for bribes, the indictment says.
1 day ago
Who’s Bob Menendez? New Jersey’s senator charged with corruption has survived politically for years
The first time Menendez was indicted, authorities said he used his political influence to help a Florida eye doctor who gave him lavish gifts and campaign contributions.
1 day ago
Philadelphia Eagles unveil ‘kelly green’ hydrogen fueling station
A new hydrogen fueling station at the Linc uses water and solar power to produce clean hydrogen for fuel cell vehicles.
1 day ago
Rutgers Senate approves no confidence vote against President Holloway
The no confidence vote stemmed from recent labor disputes, a spike in housing and dining costs. and Holloway’s unresponsiveness to the community.
1 day ago
Federal prosecutors accuse Menendez of accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars and “a lot of gold” in exchange for using his influence.
1 day ago
“Cafeteria workers are just as important as the teachers,” said Local 54 member Ronnette Lark.
1 day ago
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