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Hikers crossing the Wissahickon creek
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Home & Garden Show, Margaret Cho, a silent hike on the Wissahickon and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Feb.19–22: Arts and music in Delaware, Philly Fashion Week and a wellness fair in South Jersey are among the highlights.

2 weeks ago

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Canada geese
Science

Bird flu concerns grow in New Jersey as Pennsylvania boosts farm protections

More than 1,100 dead or sick wild birds were reported in New Jersey within three days. No human cases have been reported.

2 weeks ago

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Courts & Law

New Jersey Catholic diocese agrees to $180M settlement of clergy sexual abuse allegations

Bishop Joseph Williams of the Diocese of Camden, covering southern New Jersey and its Philadelphia suburbs, announced the settlement Tuesday in a letter.

2 weeks ago

George Norcross
Courts & Law

New Jersey attorney general will not appeal dismissal of Norcross indictment

The state’s decision not to ask the Supreme Court to step in ends a legal episode that lasted almost two years.

2 weeks ago

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An ''under contract'' sign is seen atop a ''for sale'' sign outside a home in a residential development in Mount Olive, New Jersey
Money

High property taxes, high prices — and still buyers: What New Jersey’s housing market looks like right now

The median price of a home in the Garden State last year was more than $500,000, recent data shows.

2 weeks ago

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Paintings of Harriet Tubman hang in a museum in New Jersey
Community

How to explore Cape May’s overlooked Black history

From Harriet Tubman’s time in the shore town to Freedom’s Corner and a thriving Black business district, Cape May’s history is worth exploring this Black History Month.

2 weeks ago

A utility meter
Science

New Jersey ratepayers will catch a break on electricity prices starting in June

Electricity bills jumped by as much as 20% for New Jersey households last year. This June, some customers’ bills will fall slightly.

3 weeks ago

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Two performers kiss at the end of the final show of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Valentine’s Day fun in Philly, Trevor Noah in Atlantic City and Ringling Bros. circus in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Feb. 13–16: Valentine’s Day and Presidents Day weekend brings concerts, comedy and family fun to the area.

3 weeks ago

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La'Quetta Small and Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr.
Courts & Law

NAACP calls for Atlantic County prosecutor’s resignation after Atlantic City mayor acquitted of child abuse charges

The organization said the prosecution of Atlantic City's mayor on child abuse charges raises concerns over prosecutorial overreach.

3 weeks ago

the back of A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer
Politics & Policy

New Jersey residents can upload videos of ICE activity to a new state portal

Gov. Mikie Sherrill has also signed an executive order that prohibits ICE agents from operating on state property.

3 weeks ago

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Analilia Mejìa
Politics & Policy

New Jersey special election 2026: Former Congressman Tom Malinowski concedes primary to Analilia Mejia

The concession comes nearly a week after Election Day in the primary race to fill Mikie Sherrill’s U.S. House seat.

3 weeks ago

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An unhoused man keeping warm in the Trenton Train Station answering questions
Community

New Jersey’s homeless population is growing. So too are concerns about federal assistance program budgets being slashed

Many homeless individuals are scared to go to shelters for fear they will be robbed or attacked.

3 weeks ago

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A painting features an Egyptian and another Black man with duck feet on his head
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia-born artist makes regional debut at Rowan University Art Gallery and Museum

Devan Shimoyama questions the desire for perfection in his new exhibit, “SHIFT,” drawing from a reimagining of the Major Arcana of the Tarot deck.

3 weeks ago

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Construction on a rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey is shown
Urban Planning

Judge orders Trump administration to restore funding for rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey

The Trump administration had halted $16 billion for the project, citing concerns about unconstitutional spending.

3 weeks ago

Close up of elementary student using watercolors for painting on art class in the classroom.
Education

‘Staying level might be a win’: Arts education in N.J. set a standard but faces greater financial pressures and continued inequity

Nearly 1 million New Jersey students take arts classes by law. Advocates say sustaining those gains amid budget pressures is the next fight.

4 weeks ago

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