New Jersey

April 23–26: The Homey Awards in Delaware, a jazz festival in Philly and Florence + The Machine in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

Lawmakers held a hearing Wednesday on a resolution that pits the state Legislature against Gov. Mikie Sherrill over climate-driven flood rules.

The World Cup is expected to generate billions of dollars in economic activity for the region, but New York City may get the lion’s share.

Primary voters in Monmouth and Ocean counties will choose between Democrats John Blake and Rachel Peace. The winner will face longtime U.S. House Rep. Chris Smith in November.

Booker is running unopposed in the Democratic primary. Republicans Alex Zdan, Richard Tabor, Robert Lebovics and Justin Murphy are vying for their party’s nomination.

The race was seen as a bellwether for the upcoming midterm elections, which will determine which party controls Congress.

The 11th District was long a Republican stronghold but has become increasingly Democratic since Trump’s first term.

The Jersey Shore community is considering closing the boardwalk to the public between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. year-round.

Officials say the donation will be used to create a new school to help address the nation’s increasing shortage of qualified financial planning professionals.

April 16–19: ‘Radium Girls’ in Delaware, a wine-tasting event in Philly and the Green Festival in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

The New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act, passed 20 years ago, prohibits smoking in almost all indoor workplaces — except casinos.

A Democratic victory in the Democratic-leaning district would further narrow the slim majority Republicans hold in the chamber.

The "Big Sit" events include the use of all-terrain wheelchairs for birding experts and beginners who know nothing about birds.

According to her family, Ashly Robinson was celebrating her 31st birthday in Zanzibar on April 5. Less than a week later, she was dead.

The 2nd Congressional District is among South Jersey’s most closely watched races. Here’s what you need to know.