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Voters arrive at Stuart Elementary School, a polling place in Willingboro, New Jersey.
Politics & Policy

Election 2025: New Jersey voter turnout was the highest in more than two decades

WHYY News’ analysis of unofficial numbers shows about 50% of registered voters cast a ballot in the closely watched contest.

2 weeks ago

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Community

PHL, Newark among 40 major U.S. airports targeted for shutdown flight cuts

The affected airports in more than two dozen states include Philadelphia International Airport and Newark Liberty International in New Jersey.

2 weeks ago

Marching bands including brass sections and bagpipes could be seen at the 2022 Philadelphia Veterans Parade. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Things To Do
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Veterans Day celebrations, West Philly’s Peoplehood Parade, Asian American Film Festival and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Nov. 6–9: Leslie Jones in Delaware, an “epic” singalong in Philly and Appel Farms' 65th anniversary in South Jersey are among the highlights.

2 weeks ago

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New Jersey governor-elect Mikie Sherrill attends a photo opportunity in the governor's office in Trenton, N.J., Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025.
Politics & Policy

N.J. Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill announces transition team, lists utility costs, homebuyers credit, kids’ safety as top priorities

Sherrill named Dale Caldwell as the head of her transition team, and said Kellie Doucette will serve as executive director.

2 weeks ago

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Jack Ciattarelli saluting to the crowd at his election night party
Politics & Policy

President Trump became Jack Ciattarelli’s ultimate liability in the New Jersey gubernatorial race, political experts say

Polling suggested a tight election but did not consider how President Donald Trump would galvanize voters to the polls.

2 weeks ago

A display shows the status of flights at Newark Liberty International Airport
Community

FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 ‘high-volume’ markets during government shutdown

The agency is confronting staffing shortages caused by air traffic controllers, who are working unpaid, with some calling out of work during the shutdown.

2 weeks ago

A person votes at a grocery store while another person walks by with a basket of food items
Politics & Policy

In Election 2025, the economy’s still the main thing, according to the AP Voter Poll

The economic challenges have played out in different ways at the local level. Most New Jersey voters said property taxes were a “major problem."

2 weeks ago

New Jersey Democratic Gov. elect Mikie Sherrill speaks during an election night party in East Brunswick, N.J., Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey election results 2025: Here’s who won and who lost

Democrat Mikie Sherrill defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli in the governor’s race. All 80 seats in the state General Assembly were also up for election.

2 weeks ago

This combination of photos taken on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, shows Abigail Spanberger in Richmond, Va., left, Zohran Mamdani in New York, center, and Mikie Sherrill in East Brunswick, N.J. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, Yuki Iwamura and Matt Rourke)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Key takeaways from Democrats’ strong election night

Democrats had a big night Tuesday and outperformed in races across the country. This hour, we’ll break down the results, and talk about the lessons learned for 2026.

Air Date: November 5, 2025

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Gov. elect Mikie Sherrill and Lt. Gov. elect Dale Caldwell celebrate
Politics & Policy

Democrats dominate as economic woes take a toll on Trump’s GOP: Takeaways from Election Day 2025

Trump was largely absent from the campaign trail, but the GOP candidates closely aligned themselves with the president.

2 weeks ago

New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill speaks at her rally during a campaign event, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Newark, N.J.
Politics & Policy

Democrat Mikie Sherrill prevails over Republican Jack Ciattarelli and wins the race for governor of New Jersey

The race, which was the most expensive in the history of New Jersey, was widely seen as a gauge of the Trump administration.

3 weeks ago

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy speaks alongside Vice President JD Vance
Politics & Policy

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warns of ‘mass chaos’ in skies if shutdown continues

The FAA slows down or even stops flights temporarily anytime it is short on controllers or if there is an equipment problem.

3 weeks ago

Election workers prepare ballots for scanning at the City of Philadelphia Election Warehouse in North Philadelphia.
Politics & Policy

Election 2025: Still have your Pa. or N.J. mail ballot? You can hand it in today

Approximately 21% of Pennsylvania mail voters had yet to return their ballots as of Tuesday morning.

3 weeks ago

Election Day 2025 - from the Pa. Supreme Court retention race, over the Philly DA's race, to the NJ gubernatorial race and more.
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Election Day 2025: Key races in New Jersey and Pennsylvania

Studio 2 unpacks the biggest races on the ballot. In the Garden State, voters are choosing between Republican Ciattarelli and Democrat Sherrill. Philly is picking the next DA.

Air Date: November 4, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:31
Voters come and go at the Corporal Jimmy O'Connor Memorial Recreation Center in North Philadelphia.
Politics & Policy

Missing voter rolls and unfounded bomb threats: Voters in Chester County and New Jersey run into issues at the polls

One suburban voter described the experience as “disenfranchising.”

3 weeks ago

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