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Health

Medicare open enrollment begins Oct. 15. Here’s what to know about changes in Pa., N.J. and Del.

People 65 and older may see higher or lower Medicare premium costs, different plan options, limited telehealth access and other changes for 2026 coverage.

1 week ago

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Education

Camden residents are rallying for a new field house at the high school athletic fields

The ad hoc committee has been working for years to rebuild the athletic field where the Camden High Panthers play.

1 week ago

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New Jersey Libertarian gubernatorial candidate Vic Kaplan
Politics & Policy

New Jersey governor’s race: What to know about Libertarian candidate Vic Kaplan

Kaplan’s top priorities include expanding affordable housing, lowering health care costs and passing the Immigrant Trust Act.

1 week ago

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Clockwise from top left: Carol Sabo, Carolyn Rush, Antwan L. McClellan and Erik K. Simonsen.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey election 2025: What voters need to know about the 1st District Assembly race

Incumbent Assemblymen Antwan L. McClellan and Erik K. Simonsen, both Republicans, face Democratic challengers Carolyn Rush and Carol Sabo.

2 weeks ago

Acting Gov. Tahesha Way
Weather
6abc

New Jersey declares State of Emergency as storm moves up the coast

The nor'easter is expected to hit Sunday and continue into Monday.

2 weeks ago

Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns was interviewed by Fresh Air host Terry Gross
Arts & Entertainment

Ken Burns previews ‘The American Revolution’ at a sneak peek in Camden

The new 12-hour documentary about the United States’ origin story will begin broadcasting Nov. 16 on WHYY and other PBS stations.

2 weeks ago

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Politics & Policy

N.J. is applying for federal grant money to expand health care options in rural areas

If the application is successful, the Garden State could be awarded $1 billion over five years to improve services for rural residents.

2 weeks ago

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side-by-side photos of Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli
Politics & Policy

N.J. gubernatorial race: Ciattarelli says he’s suing Sherrill over opioid death accusations

The Democratic candidate for governor accused her Republican challenger of making “millions by working with some of the worst offenders and saying that opioids were safe.”

2 weeks ago

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Studio 2
Community

How Camden curbed violence

Violent crime in Camden has seen a dramatic turnaround — with zero homicides recorded this summer. ...

Air Date: October 9, 2025 12:00 pm

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Republican Jack Ciattarelli (left) and Democrat Mikie Sherrill shake hands at the end of the final debate in the New Jersey governor's race, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, in New Brunswick, N.J.
Politics & Policy

Ciattarelli and Sherrill clash over military records, immigration and Trump in final New Jersey governor’s debate

The final debate’s format allowed the candidates to trade personal jabs.

2 weeks ago

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Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

8 Seconds Rodeo, Oktoberfest, Noah Cyrus and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Oct. 9-12: The Wilmington Film Fest, Chinatown Night Market in Philly and a special screening of Ken Burns’ new docuseries in South Jersey are among the event highlights.

2 weeks ago

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Mark Bray
Education

A Rutgers professor wrote a book about antifa in 2017. Some conservative students want him fired

Mark Bray fled for Europe after he said he received death threats. A former head of Turning Point USA Rutgers says he calls for violence against conservatives.

2 weeks ago

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Homes in North Camden, N.J.
Urban Planning

Camden officials tout $16M collaboration to provide affordable housing

The Camden Community Housing Collaborative aims to provide options for residents and people who want to move to the city.

2 weeks ago

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Democrat Mikie Sherrill responds to questions during the first general election gubernatorial debate with Republican opponent Jack Ciattarelli
Politics & Policy

Democrats in governors races see political opportunity amid government shutdown

New Jersey’s and Virginia’s gubernatorial elections are setting up a test of how voters view both President Donald Trump’s second term and the Democrats’ reaction.

2 weeks ago

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy speaks at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey
NPR
Politics & Policy

The government shutdown is snarling air travel. Officials say it could get worse

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed "a slight tick-up in sick calls" due to the shutdown.

2 weeks ago

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