New Jersey

The bill would require scrap metal facilities to install heat detection equipment that could identify fires early, as well as develop fire safety plans.

The project in South Jersey, already under construction, is being developed by DataOne for the Nebius Group as part of a $17 billion deal with Microsoft.

March 19–22: Gaelic Storm in Delaware, "Night of a 1000 Kates" in Philly and Alice Paul history in South Jersey are among the highlights.

The seasonal workforce is shifting in some shore towns amid rising housing costs. Even with higher wages, businesses say finding workers remains a challenge.

Experts recommend parents and caregivers read out loud to babies and young children.

U.S. District Judge Zahid N. Quraishi ordered Philip Lamparello, Jordan Fox and Ari Fontecchio to answer questions under oath.

The bills would require facilities like the EMR scrapyard in Camden to take fire safety precautions and come under new state regulation.

Many plans that have been submitted call for redevelopment of vacant malls, office parks and blighted spaces.

Advocates are hoping a growing unhappiness of wage and wealth inequalities will help states like New Jersey adopt policies where the rich pay more in taxes.

March 12–15: Ministry of Awe grand opening in Old City, John Oats in Jersey and Mt. Airy Restaurant Week are among this week’s highlights.

Piles of scrap metal burned for more than 24 hours in the Delaware Bay. The barge is owned by the Camden scrapyard EMR, which will be taking the cargo.

Police say three children were unharmed and are with the Department of Child Protection and Permanency.

Sherrill’s first proposed budget also includes funding for connecting children with mental health services.

The Trenton Area Soup Kitchen reports more families with children are seeking help.

Isaac Geremew, 13, from William Davies Middle School, will compete at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., in May.