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N.J. offers new small-business loans amid tax break boom in Camden, other cities
The same N.J. agency that’s handed out billions of dollars in tax breaks to large companies is offering a new slate of grants for small businesses.
8 years ago
Spreading the word about addiction, treatment at the street level in New Jersey
Bob Chew used to lock up drug addicts. But on Friday, the former Camden police sergeant was walking the streets, hoping to get them help.
8 years ago
Listen 0:00How this South Jersey town is fighting a whack-a-mole of crime ‘hot spots’
When a city's crime rates goes up, it doesn't increase equally across all parts of town.
8 years ago
Listen 0:00New Jersey dad sentenced to 10 years for killing toddler son
A Camden County man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated manslaughter in the death of his son two years ago.
8 years ago
Voting Block: What will N.J.’s next governor do about the decline in housing affordability?
Although taxes are a top issue in this year's race for governor, Republican Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno and Democrat Phil Murphy housing affordability is getting little play.
8 years ago
Listen 0:00Menendez trial plods along as government officials detail alleged favors
Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat, and Florida ophthalmologist Salomon Melgen each face about a dozen counts of federal bribery, conspiracy, and fraud charges.
8 years ago
Listen 0:00TV ads highlight spat between top Democrat, N.J. teachers union
An unlikely feud between New Jersey's top Democrat and its largest teachers union is playing out on your TV.
8 years ago
TV ads highlight spat between top Democrat, N.J. teachers union
An unlikely feud between New Jersey’s top Democrat and its largest teachers union is playing out on your TV. In June, the Ne ...
8 years ago
Federal judge: Stopping N.J. bail changes would pose ‘high risk’ to community
A federal judge in New Jersey refused to hit the pause button on the state’s criminal justice overhaul Thursday, saying that revert ...
8 years ago
Menendez may face choice between voting on health care plan or attending his trial
U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez may be grappling with a tough choice in the coming days: return to Washington, D.C., for a major vote or sit at th ...
8 years ago
Listen 2:04Four years after state takeover, Christie boasts about progress in Camden schools
About four and a half years after his administration took control of the Camden school district, Gov. Chris Christie returned to the city ...
8 years ago
Pinelands Commission approves South Jersey pipeline, construction could begin soon
A New Jersey agency approved a contentious natural gas pipeline Thursday that would run through the Pinelands, a one million-acre nature ...
8 years ago