
New Jersey
A Burlington County, N.J. high school’s dance program is helping students succeed academically
Students studying dance at a Burlington County high school have improved focus and discipline, resulting in higher grades than their peers, school officials said.
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June 18 - June 22: Clifford Brown Jazz Fest in Del., Fishtown Beer Fest in Philly and Food Truck & Music Fest in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
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Camden parents tell search firm what they want in the next leader of its state-run school district
A national search firm has been collecting feedback from parents on characteristics they want in the next superintendent of the Camden City School District.
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Officials arrest 1 of 2 detainees still missing from New Jersey immigration facility
New Jersey's U.S. Sen. Andy Kim said the detainees escaped from Delany Hall in Newark by breaking a wall and escaping from a parking lot.
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Disgraced ex-N.J. Sen. Bob Menendez arrives at prison to begin serving his 11-year bribery sentence
“Despite his decades of service, he is now known more widely as Gold Bar Bob,” said defense lawyer Adam Fee.
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Supreme Court agrees to hear appeal from New Jersey faith-based pregnancy center
First Choice Women’s Resource Centers is challenging a state investigation into whether it misled people into thinking its services included referrals for abortion.
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New Jersey can have a grand jury investigate clergy sex abuse allegations, state high court rules
In early May, the Diocese of Camden said it would no longer oppose a state grand jury investigation of clergy sexual abuse.
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WHYY News will host pop-up newsroom in Willingboro, New Jersey
Burlington County residents can meet WHYY News’ New Jersey team, discuss story ideas and ask questions.
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Haddonfield’s historic Black neighborhood is now a destination on New Jersey’s Black Heritage Trail
The unveiling of the historical marker recognizing the once vibrant African American community is part of the borough’s pre-Juneteenth celebrations.
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Listen 1:02Climate change is driving more flood risk. This solution is helping towns adapt
Climate change is raising the risk of dangerous flooding, especially in coastal communities. For some towns on the Jersey Shore, the most practical solution is raising homes.
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Authorities are looking for four detainees who escaped from the New Jersey facility. There were reports of a possible uprising and disorder at the facility Thursday night.
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While Atlantic Shores took the step to cancel its contract with New Jersey, the company says its project is in a holding pattern while awaiting a new political climate.
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Listen 1:21Chester County Balloon Festival, Ringo Starr and Father’s Day fun in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
June 12 - June 15: David Foster and Chris Botti in Del., Culture Fest in Philly and Downtown Camden Art Crawl in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
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Listen 5:58WHYY News will host pop-up newsroom in Cherry Hill
Camden County residents can meet WHYY News’ New Jersey team, discuss story ideas and ask questions.
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Takeaways from New Jersey election: Trump looms large and signs of Democratic enthusiasm
This time, Trump's chosen candidate, Republican front-runner Jack Ciattarelli, easily won the nomination.
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