New Jersey
New Jersey comptroller stops Medicaid funding for the worst-rated nursing home in the state
N.J. Medicaid funding for the state’s lowest-rated nursing home is cut off. The N.J. state comptroller says the facility improperly collected millions and offered subpar care.
7 days ago
Listen 1:00New Jersey, Minnesota sue Glock over switch that allows pistols to fire like machine gun
It's an early pushback by mostly Democratic-led states against President-elect Donald Trump’s 2nd administration, which Platkin said “routinely sides with the gun industry."
1 week ago
Mystery drone sightings continue in New Jersey and across the U.S. Here’s what we know
The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday temporarily banned drone flights in 22 areas of New Jersey where critical infrastructure is located.
1 week ago
Longtime Camden Parking Authority head charged with domestic violence
Willie Hunter is accused of seriously injuring the victim in the midst of a break up. He faces several charges including aggravated assault by strangulation.
1 week ago
Listen 0:46New Jersey, home to many oil and gas producers, eyes fees to fight climate change
New Jersey is considering charging fees on producers of fossil fuels to help the state that is home to several oil and gas facilities fight the effects of climate change.
1 week ago
New Jersey targets plastic packaging that fills landfills and pollutes
A bill to be discussed Thursday in the New Jersey Legislature would require all such materials used in the state to be recyclable or compostable by 2034.
1 week ago
U.S. senator says mysterious drones spotted in New Jersey region should be ‘shot down, if necessary’
The drones appear to avoid detection by traditional methods such as helicopter and radio, according to a state lawmaker.
1 week ago
New Jersey is considering banning sales of diet and muscle building pills to minors
This comes after a similar law went into effect in New York — the first in the country.
1 week ago
Listen 2:02Cherry Hill man charged with defacing an abandoned Camden gas station twice on the same day
The man allegedly returned to the scene of his art hours after his first arrest to finish what he began. Camden Mayor Vic Carstarphen says, “We’re not doing that.”
1 week ago
Listen 1:06A new law in N.J. limits the banning of books in schools and public libraries
A new law enacted in New Jersey will limit how a book can be banned in schools and public libraries, and protect librarians from lawsuits.
1 week ago
Listen 1:10Numerous drone sightings in New Jersey frustrating but don’t pose safety concern, governor says
Gov. Phil Murphy stressed Monday that dozens of reported drone sightings across the state in recent weeks don’t appear to pose a public safety concern.
1 week ago
The case against the first-term councilman stems from a July 2023 incident.
1 week ago
New South Jersey clinic opens to bridge health care gaps for people leaving jails and prisons
The Omega Physicians health clinic in Medford, New Jersey, provides primary care and specialty services like psychiatry and addiction treatment.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:08‘History has to come to life’: Washington Crossing hosts annual historic reenactment
The Continental Army’s advance across the river into New Jersey was a turning point in the Revolutionary War.
2 weeks ago
South Jersey crossing guard dies after being struck near Burlington City High School
Police call his actions "heroic" as he prevented two students from being injured when he was struck.
2 weeks ago