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Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill, Feb. 13, 2024, in Washington.
Politics & Policy

Democratic candidate for governor of New Jersey pushes back after GOP questions her service record

The Democratic candidate for governor is defending her Navy service amid questions surrounding a cheating scandal during her time at the Naval Academy.

4 months ago

A campus food pantry offers an assortment of food and household supplies.
Education

New Jersey’s county colleges launch statewide fundraising effort to address food insecurity among students

Through Spotfund, donors can donate to food pantries that serve students at the state’s 18 community colleges.

4 months ago

A woman holds up a Puerto Rican flag.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

A Puerto Rican Day Parade, pre-Halloween haunts, ‘Falsettos’ at the Arden Theatre and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Sept. 25–28: Wilmington Black Restaurant Week, a fine art show in Philly and Autumn Sounds Concert Series in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

4 months ago

John Burzichelli looks on
Politics & Policy

With NJ PBS ceasing operations, a lawmaker pushes for a possible rescue plan for public television in the Garden State

State Sen. John Burzichelli says public TV in New Jersey could possibly morph into something like C-SPAN to cover activity at the State House.

4 months ago

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outside the NJTV News studio
Community

NJ PBS, New Jersey’s only dedicated public television channel, will cease operations in the Garden State next summer

After June 30, 2026, a NJ PBS nightly news program will only air on digital platforms, and on THIRTEEN, the public television channel in New York.

4 months ago

Jack Ciattarelli smiles
Politics & Policy

New Jersey election 2025: What to know about Jack Ciattarelli and the race for governor

Ciattarelli says his top three priorities as governor will be to improve affordability, end state sanctuary policies and stop mandated affordable housing.

4 months ago

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A woman deposits her ballot in an election drop box in Jersey City, N.J.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey election 2025: How to request, fill out and return your mail ballot

Here’s what to know, from vote-by-mail deadlines and secure drop box locations and beyond.

4 months ago

President Donald Trump speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House alongside Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Mehmet Oz
Health

Trump promotes unproven ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism

Some studies have raised the possibility that taking acetaminophen while pregnant might up autism risk, but many others haven’t found that concern, says a Penn autism expert.

4 months ago

side-by-side photos of Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli
Politics & Policy

New Jersey candidates for governor Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli face off in 90-minute debate at Rider University

Sherrill attacked Ciattarelli for his allegiance to Donald Trump, while Ciattarelli tied Sherrill to what he called the state’s failed Democratic majority.

4 months ago

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YHWH Nailgun playing a Making Time set
Arts & Entertainment

Weekend of packed concerts in Philadelphia sees thousands ‘transcend’ and connect with artists along the Delaware River

Making Time ∞ at Fort Mifflin and XPoNential Music Festival in Camden closed out a busy weekend of Philly-area concerts.

4 months ago

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Mikie Sherrill addressing the crowd at a rally
Politics & Policy

New Jersey election 2025: What to know about Mikie Sherrill and the race for governor

She says her three top priorities as governor will be affordability, protecting kids and making state government more accountable.

4 months ago

Listen 6:58
A fire burns through homes in Trenton, New Jersey
Community
6abc

Raging fire destroys 7 homes in Trenton; several people injured

Mayor Reed Gusciora said the flames destroyed seven homes and sent three people to the hospital, including a firefighter.

4 months ago

Head Priest Giani Gurjit Singh recites hymns from the Sikh Holy Scripture as members of sangat (community) listen.
Education

Sikhs hope inclusion of their history in New Jersey’s social studies classes will combat bullying, discrimination

The state Department of Education has made resources available to schools on Sikh American History.

4 months ago

In this photo combo Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., left, speaking during a news conference, Feb. 13, 2024, in Washington and former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli speaking, Feb. 4, 2025, at Rider University in Lawrenceville, N.J.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey is guaranteed 3 gubernatorial debates. Here’s why

Gubernatorial candidates who accept public funds for themselves and their running mates are required to participate in debates largely sponsored by media outlets.

4 months ago

1530 Bainbridge St.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘A chain of dominos’: Philly luxury home sales remain on the rise amid affordability crisis

New research out of Drexel University is raising concerns about affordability and gentrification.

4 months ago

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