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A ''Vote Here'' sign indicates a polling place at Rowan College in Mount Laurel, N.J., Monday, Oct. 27, 2025.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey election 2026: Voter guides, key races and more

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Here’s what’s at stake in the midterms, along with voting logistics, candidate breakdowns and more.

4 hours ago

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Community

Campbell’s announces 13% salaried workforce reduction as part of campaign to improve bottom line

The soup and snack maker is hoping to cut costs by a half-billion dollars by 2030.

15 hours ago

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Urban Planning

New Jersey clothing retailer Burlington will relocate its headquarters and 2,000 employees to Philadelphia

The fast-growing company will spend $370 million on the move and receive nearly $40 million in state and city incentives.

21 hours ago

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Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Labor Day in Philly: Pickleball outside City Hall, Lily Allen at the Mann and First Friday gallery hopping in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Sept. 3–6: From soul to pop, a strong concert lineup proves that Philly-area fans enjoy diverse genres of music.

1 day ago

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Camden Council President Angel Fuentes speaks at the State of the City address at Camden High School on June 3, 2026.
Education

After 6 months on the job, Camden’s superintendent begins his first full year leading school district

Alfonso Q. Llano Jr. took over the state-run school district in March. Parents are calling for more transparency from the state.

2 days ago

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Money

A new era in youth sports

Why is the youth sports industry booming? And how has privatization changed the culture on and off the field?

Air Date: September 1, 2026

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Community

Victims identified as Trenton recovers from weekend mass shooting

Mayor Reed Gusciora pledges resources and a crackdown on large “unauthorized” gatherings.

4 days ago

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South Jersey resident Dawn Robinson stands with her arms crossed outside
Urban Planning

A South Jersey woman is not giving up her eminent domain fight with Middle Twp.

Efforts to settle in mediation failed, but Dawn Robinson is garnering new online support to make her case in court.

4 days ago

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Community

Help WHYY News tell the stories that matter across Philly, its suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware

You put the “public” in public media. Our newsroom wants to know what stories aren’t being told, plus what kind of coverage is most useful in your everyday life.

6 days ago

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Science

Vineland data center accused of operating natural gas generators without permit

The 300-megawatt AI data center is being developed by DataOne for the Nebius Group.

7 days ago

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Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns, Chris Stapleton and a Cooper DeJean lookalike contest in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Aug. 27–30: Lady A in Delaware, a drone show in Delco and a satirical take on Sherlock Holmes take center stage.

1 week ago

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Courts & Law

Meta settles with N.J., 46 other states to end trial over social media addiction, improve Facebook and Instagram safety

Under the $17 billion agreement, which is subject to court approval, New Jersey will receive at least $525 million.

1 week ago

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Courts & Law

Rutgers University dean accused of recording ‘upskirt’ videos while on the job

Joshua Kohut was arrested Tuesday on an invasion of privacy charge. He has been banned from campus pending an investigation.

1 week ago

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Politics & Policy

‘Pre-election chaos’: Supreme Court lifts block on Trump mail ballot order, prompting new questions for Pa.

The ruling creates uncertainty weeks ahead of the 2026 midterms. Here’s what that means for Pennsylvania voters.

1 week ago

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Community

WHYY’s ‘Camden’s Burning Issue’ event will unpack reporting on fire-prone scrap metal recycler

The event will be held Sept. 10 at Camden FireWorks.

2 weeks ago

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