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Politics & Policy

New Jersey election 2026: These 4 Democrats are competing to unseat Jeff Van Drew in Congress

The 2nd Congressional District is among South Jersey’s most closely watched races. Here’s what you need to know.

2 weeks ago

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Urban Planning

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill orders NJ Transit to improve the rider experience. What can realistically happen, and when?

A railroad passengers group says the executive order does not get to the root of the problems causing delays and cancellations.

2 weeks ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Nick Offerman, Mozart, Lena Dunham and the 76ers’ last regular-season game in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

April 9–12: “Martin” trivia night in Delaware, new exhibitions in Philly and a Chicago tribute band in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

2 weeks ago

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Salem Nuclear Power Plant as seen from the Blackbird Creek
Science

New Jersey lifts de-facto moratorium on new nuclear facilities in effort to tackle affordability crisis

The move lifts a 40-year de-facto moratorium tied to the federal government finding a permanent facility to store radioactive nuclear waste.

2 weeks ago

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Science

Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in New Jersey’s tap water have dropped 55%, Rutgers study finds

PFAS are commonly found in household items and can remain in the environment — and our blood — for decades.

3 weeks ago

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Science

New Jersey air monitoring project measures toxic air pollution data on Camden streets

The mobile air monitoring project aims to identify hot spots of pollution in four overburdened communities in New Jersey, including Camden.

3 weeks ago

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Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

South Street Easter Promenade, ‘The Sound of Music’, SneakerCon and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

April 2-5: Art Battle in Delaware, Open Streets in Philly and Marlon Wayans and Deon Cole in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

3 weeks ago

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Politics & Policy

Sen. Cory Booker on civic ideals

New Jersey's own Senator Cory Booker joins us to discuss his new book, "Stand," as well as foreign policy, turning anger into action, and the future of the democratic party.

Air Date: April 1, 2026 1:00 pm

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Health

New ChristianaCare, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia partnership to expand pediatric services in Delaware

Health system leaders say they hope the new collaboration brings pediatric speciality care services closer to Delaware and local communities.

4 weeks ago

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Science

Volunteers collect over 125,000 of pieces of plastic waste from New Jersey beaches

In 2025, 83% of the trash collected from New Jersey’s beaches were made from plastic.

4 weeks ago

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Politics & Policy

Seaside Park votes to annex South Seaside Park from Berkeley Township

South Seaside Park, home to about 400 residents, had submitted a petition to join Seaside Park last year.

4 weeks ago

Gillian's Wonderland pier
Politics & Policy

Wonderland Pier redevelopment drives Ocean City, N.J. mayoral race

The property is no longer operating as an amusement park, and current zoning only allows for amusements and retail.

4 weeks ago

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Science

New Jersey firefighters take toxic PFAS firefighting foam off their shelves

New Jersey has partnered with Revive Environmental to remove and destroy 150,000 gallons of aqueous film forming foam.

4 weeks ago

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Delaware River Bridge
Community

Delaware River Bridge receives $600 million for replacement

The bridge connects the Pennsylvania Turnpike to the New Jersey Turnpike between Bucks and Burlington Counties.

4 weeks ago

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Politics & Policy

Election 2026: Key dates and deadlines to watch for Pa., Philly, N.J. and Del.

Voters will head to the polls to weigh in on races for U.S. Senate, governor, state legislatures and beyond.

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