
New Jersey
‘It’s hellish now’: EMR fire leaves Camden residents worried about health and contamination
Neighbors reported difficulty breathing, headaches and lingering odors in the aftermath of the massive blaze.
16 hours ago
Listen 1:11Cat euthanized in New Jersey after becoming sick from bird flu
Nearly 100 domestic cats have been infected with bird flu since 2022 across the country, according to the USDA's latest figures.
4 days ago
In a recording obtained by WHYY, a Camden County official said it was “by the grace of God” neighboring sewage treatment operations were spared.
4 days ago
‘It’s cool’: Rutgers University is attracting a growing number of adult learners
N.J. senior citizens are heading back to college. Their favorite courses? History, art and political science classes.
5 days ago
Listen 1:28Trenton, N.J. officials say police officers are receiving extensive training to safeguard residents and protect their Constitutional rights.
5 days ago
Haddon Township residents and officials rally behind restaurant owners arrested by ICE
Celal and Emine Emanet were taken into custody because of their immigration status, which has been in limbo for years.
6 days ago
Listen 1:07Philadelphia Flower Show, Mardi Gras and an Oscars party in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
“Our Town” in Delaware, a Duran Duran tribute in Philly and “Hollywood, Nebraska” in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
6 days ago
Listen 5:12ICE will reopen a major detention center in New Jersey as it eyes a broader expansion
Delaney Hall had previously operated as a detention center until 2017.
6 days ago
Attorneys for South Jersey power broker George Norcross celebrate dismissal of charges
Superior Court Judge Peter Warshaw ordered the dismissal of the indictment. State prosecutors plan to appeal “immediately.”
1 week ago
Camden metal recycler whose fire caused evacuations had a history of violations
Friday’s scrapyard fire caused roughly 100 people to evacuate their homes. It wasn’t EMR’s first.
1 week ago
N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy proposes a record $58.1B budget, but federal funding uncertainty is a concern
Gov. Phil Murphy’s proposed spending includes continued property tax relief and full funding for K–12 education. Concerns about federal funding remain.
1 week ago
Listen 1:21Bird flu detected in 2 New Jersey counties
Health departments are urging people not to walk their dogs in areas with large numbers of geese.
1 week ago
The cities defending the laws in New Jersey and Illinois said they were passed to address disturbing behavior from protesters outside of health care clinics.
1 week ago
Sculpture garden in Hamilton, N.J. receives $3M gift
Grounds for Sculpture, a 42-acre sculpture garden in Mercer County, received the gift from the late Betty Wold Johnson, who was connected through family.
1 week ago
Listen 1:14The house was badly damaged by a fire two years ago. The restoration work to turn it into a museum is expected to be completed by 2026.
1 week ago
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