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The smokestacks of the former Lucas paint factory in Gibbsboro
Science

EPA to clean up former Sherwin-Williams site in South Jersey where water and soil were contaminated

The paint manufacturer contaminated local waterways, groundwater and soil in Camden County with arsenic, lead and other metals.

1 week ago

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A cow stands in a pen
Science

South Jersey slaughterhouse discharges bloody wastewater into creek, according to the EPA

The EPA says the contamination from the Burlington Beef slaughterhouse could have been occurring for a year.

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a man tidies the graves of Palestinian-American Sayfollah Musallet and Mohammed al-Shalabi
Community

Families of Americans slain in the West Bank lose hope for justice

More than 950 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank since the beginning of the war in Gaza. Four were American — one was a 14-year-old New Jersey native.

1 week ago

Mayor Ras Baraka speaks at Second Baptist Church
Community

Black leaders in New Jersey host second gathering to discuss policy solutions for residents

Hundreds attended the meeting in Long Branch on Saturday night. Some said organizers need better outreach to attract younger attendees.

1 week ago

A Little League baseball player swings a bit
Community

In latest bat flip flap, big league players side with Little Leaguer

Jazz Chisholm Jr. criticized the attempted suspension of a Little Leaguer for a bat flip, calling it "ridiculous."

1 week ago

Townsends Inlet Bridge, connecting Avalon and Sea Isle City, New Jersey. (Google Maps)
Urban Planning

N.J. has thousands of bridges — around 400 of them are structurally deficient, but officials say they are not unsafe

The state Department of Transportation has spent billions of dollars as part of a robust bridge safety program, rehabbing and maintaining bridges.

1 week ago

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a sample New Jersey REAL ID
Community

N.J. to put driver licenses on smartphones and mobile devices

A new law requires the state Motor Vehicle Commission to develop technology for mobile or digital licenses. The licenses may not be available until 2029.

2 weeks ago

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U.S. Reps. Donald Norcross and Herb Conaway at press conference
Politics & Policy

N.J. Reps. Conaway, Norcross blast lack of transparency in plans to use Joint Base MDL as immigrant detention center

The Democrats said base commanders told them they have not received any orders to prepare room for an ICE detention center.

2 weeks ago

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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

N.J. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill selects Centenary University President Dale Caldwell as her running mate

The selection is seen as an “out-of-the-box” pick that will differentiate Sherrill from outgoing Gov. Phil Murphy.

2 weeks ago

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a person tanning on the Jersey Shore
Urban Planning

‘Great concern’: Jersey Shore leaders call for restoration of beach replenishment funding

After the federal government cut funds for beach replenishment, Jersey Shore leaders are clamoring to bring it back.

2 weeks ago

A child baseball player hits a ball with his bat
Community

New Jersey Little Leaguer plays after judge lifts his suspension for ‘unsportsmanlike’ bat flip

Marco Rocco of Haddonfield, New Jersey, tossed his bat in the air on July 16 after his sixth-inning, two-run homer in the final of the sectional tournament.

2 weeks ago

An aerial view of Seaside Park, New Jersey
Urban Planning

South Seaside Park in Berkeley Township submits petition to join Borough of Seaside Park

The New Jersey neighborhood is situated on a barrier island and is remote from the rest of Berkeley Township on the mainland.

2 weeks ago

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Dave Matthews performing
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Music from Dave Matthews and Lucy Dacus, Christmas in July and after-dark dinosaurs in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

July 24–27: Trombone Shorty in Delaware, the North Philadelphia History Festival and Dave Matthews Band in South Jersey are among weekend highlights.

2 weeks ago

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LaMonica McIver exits the grounds at Delaney Hall
Politics & Policy

House GOP seeks to censure Democrat McIver over New Jersey detention center incident

The resolution filed Wednesday also calls for removing Rep. LaMonica McIver from her seat on the Homeland Security Committee.

2 weeks ago

Jack Ciattarelli shakes the hands of his newly announced running mate, Morris County Sheriff James Gannon
Politics & Policy

New Jersey GOP gubernatorial candidate Ciattarelli picks Morris County Sheriff Jim Gannon as running mate

Gannon, who has been the sheriff in the North Jersey county since 2017, complements Ciattarelli’s “law and order” platform.

2 weeks ago

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