
New Jersey
New Jersey targets plastic packaging that fills landfills and pollutes
A bill to be discussed Thursday in the New Jersey Legislature would require all such materials used in the state to be recyclable or compostable by 2034.
3 months ago
U.S. senator says mysterious drones spotted in New Jersey region should be ‘shot down, if necessary’
The drones appear to avoid detection by traditional methods such as helicopter and radio, according to a state lawmaker.
3 months ago
New Jersey is considering banning sales of diet and muscle building pills to minors
This comes after a similar law went into effect in New York — the first in the country.
3 months ago
Listen 2:02Cherry Hill man charged with defacing an abandoned Camden gas station twice on the same day
The man allegedly returned to the scene of his art hours after his first arrest to finish what he began. Camden Mayor Vic Carstarphen says, “We’re not doing that.”
3 months ago
Listen 1:06A new law in N.J. limits the banning of books in schools and public libraries
A new law enacted in New Jersey will limit how a book can be banned in schools and public libraries, and protect librarians from lawsuits.
3 months ago
Listen 1:10Numerous drone sightings in New Jersey frustrating but don’t pose safety concern, governor says
Gov. Phil Murphy stressed Monday that dozens of reported drone sightings across the state in recent weeks don’t appear to pose a public safety concern.
3 months ago
The case against the first-term councilman stems from a July 2023 incident.
3 months ago
New South Jersey clinic opens to bridge health care gaps for people leaving jails and prisons
The Omega Physicians health clinic in Medford, New Jersey, provides primary care and specialty services like psychiatry and addiction treatment.
3 months ago
Listen 1:08‘History has to come to life’: Washington Crossing hosts annual historic reenactment
The Continental Army’s advance across the river into New Jersey was a turning point in the Revolutionary War.
3 months ago
South Jersey crossing guard dies after being struck near Burlington City High School
Police call his actions "heroic" as he prevented two students from being injured when he was struck.
3 months ago
Food banks in New Jersey need support. Here’s how you can help
As food prices have outpaced inflation, more people are turning to food banks in New Jersey. Some locations are experiencing greater demand than at the height of the pandemic.
3 months ago
Listen 1:08RockyFest, Patti LaBelle and more holiday fun and in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Dec. 5–8: The Blind Boys of Alabama in Delaware, the Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus and Dickens Fest in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
4 months ago
Listen 5:30More than a dozen candidates are actively campaigning to become the next governor of New Jersey, but analysts say it's hard for the average voter to know who is running.
4 months ago
Listen 1:15New Jersey interim Sen. George Helmy stepping down for Andy Kim to be sworn in early
Helmy was appointed when Bob Menendez resigned after a federal corruption conviction. Helmy will step down this weekend.
4 months ago
Carli Lloyd, others elected to U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame
The Delran, New Jersey native — who scored a hat trick in the U.S. victory over Japan in the 2015 World Cup final — earned 47 of 48 votes from the player selection committee.
4 months ago