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Fresh Air opens the window on contemporary arts and issues with guests from worlds as diverse as literature and economics. Fresh Air Weekend collects the best segments from the week's programs and crafts them together for great weekend listening.
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Fresh Air Weekend

Fresh Air opens the window on contemporary arts and issues with guests from worlds as diverse as literature and economics. Fresh Air Weekend collects the best segments from the week's programs and crafts them together for great weekend listening.

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The boardwalk in Wildwood, New Jersey
Politics & Policy

Jersey Shore towns are adopting new curfews and safety rules. What you need to know before making your summer plans

Several laws aim to stop pop-up parties and flash mobs promoted on social media before they cause a problem.

2 weeks ago

Listen 1:01
Alice Cooper performing
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Performances from Alice Cooper and Everclear, Love Your Park, ‘Kinky Boots’ on stage and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

May 7–10: Sixers' playoff run continues, celebrate Greek culture at the Opa! fest or brush up on your history during a live podcast taping at the Kimmel.

3 weeks ago

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An Airbus A319 jetliner, belonging to Spirit Airlines, landing
Community

Atlantic City International Airport finds new service to replace flights lost in Spirit Airlines shutdown

Destinations will be the same, for the most part, but the frequency of flights will lessen as the new carriers ramp up service.

3 weeks ago

A defender rushing the quarterback who is throwing the ball in a girls flag football game.
Education

New Jersey becomes latest state to sanction girls’ flag football at high school level

Flag football will officially be offered as a varsity-level sport beginning in the 2026-27 school year in New Jersey, making it the 18th state to do so.

3 weeks ago

The Middle Township Municipal Building
Urban Planning

South Jersey woman contesting eminent domain seizure of her property: ‘They could build around me’

The law firm representing Middle Township claims a planned housing development will help community members.

3 weeks ago

Listen 1:00
Judge's gavel on wooden table with law books. (bigstockphoto.com)
Courts & Law

Four New Jersey residents charged with illegally voting and lying on citizenship forms

Charges range from illegally voting in a federal election to making false statements when applying for citizenship and unlawful procurement of citizenship or naturalization.

3 weeks ago

Beachgoers enjoy the sand and surf in North Wildwood N.J. on July 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
Community

2026 Jersey Shore beach tags: What they cost and where beaches are free

More shore towns in Atlantic and Cape May counties are moving to digital beach badges. In several communities, you can buy them before you hit the sand.

3 weeks ago

A view of a Temple flag from below, flying outside of a university building.
Education

Temple University is launching a campus in Atlantic City, New Jersey

The campus is expected to welcome its first class of medical students in the fall of 2029.

3 weeks ago

Listen 0:40
John Trumbull’s “The Capture of the Hessians at Trenton, December 26, 1776.”
Studio 2
Education

Tavern Revolution 250: The Hessians

We're talking about the role of Hessian soldiers in the American Revolution. Plus, an astonishing recent discovery at the site of a 1777 battle.

Air Date: April 30, 2026

Listen 52:39
Voters wait in line to cast their ballots at a polling place at Rowan College in Mount Laurel, N.J., Monday, Oct. 27, 2025.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey election 2026: Primary voter guides, key races and more

New Jersey’s primary election is Tuesday, June 2. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from election deadlines to who’s on the ballot.

4 weeks ago

runners in the street
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Broad Street Run, Sing Us Home Festival and ‘Romeo & Juliet’ ballet in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

April 30 to May 3: An emo tribute in Delaware, a Meat Loaf musical in Philly and a Kentucky Derby wine fest in South Jersey lead this weekend’s events.

4 weeks ago

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A ''Vote Here'' sign indicates a polling place at Rowan College in Mount Laurel, N.J., Monday, Oct. 27, 2025.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey election 2026: Meet the 14 candidates running in the 12th Congressional District primary

Thirteen Democrats and one Republican are seeking their party’s nomination on June 2.

4 weeks ago

Listen 0:51
The exterior of the building for the women's center
Courts & Law

Supreme Court sides with N.J. anti-abortion center raising 1st Amendment fears about state investigation

The unanimous ruling is a procedural victory for First Choice Women’s Resource Centers, which is challenging a New Jersey investigation of its practices.

4 weeks ago

A cluster of rotaviruses
Health

Stomach bug virus resurging in New Jersey, Northeast U.S.

Wastewater data indicates a resurgence of rotavirus in parts of New Jersey.

4 weeks ago

Madhu Bora and David Matthau speaking with an attendee at the resource fair
Community

A Mercer County, New Jersey ‘pop-up’ newsroom is planned for May 13

Residents can share story ideas, ask questions and meet WHYY reporters and editors at the “pop-up” in Pennington.

4 weeks ago

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