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Community

Lower Providence Township residents free from toxic water, conservation orders after Audubon Water acquisition

The family-run Audubon Water struggled with PFAS contamination and water main leaks.

9 months ago

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Dozens rallied at City Hall on Dec. 10, 2024, calling on Philadelphia elected officials to reaffirm sanctuary city protections for undocumented residents. (Emily Neil/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Judge blocks Trump from cutting funding from 34 cities and counties over ‘sanctuary’ policies

A judge has ruled the Trump administration cannot deny funding to Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, Denver and 30 other cities and counties.

9 months ago

FILE - Nadine Menendez, wife of Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., leaves Manhattan federal court in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, File)
Courts & Law

Wife of former Sen. Bob Menendez fights for reduced 1-year sentence

Nadine Menendez is scheduled to be sentenced next month for her conviction on charges that she teamed up with her husband to accept bribes of cash, gold bars and a luxury car.

9 months ago

Margate firefighters rescued more than 50 people from cars, restaurants and bars after tidal flooding Thursday night (photo/Margate City Fire Department)
Community
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Margate City firefighters rescue over 50 after Hurricane Erin tidal flooding

Rapid floodwaters swept into restaurants, cars and bars during dinner rush, fire crews responded amid downed power lines and gas leaks.

9 months ago

A band’s drummer keeps the beat at an outdoor craft festival in Ocean Grove, New Jersey.
Community

More than beaches: South Jersey summer festivals provide fun for tourists, dollars for small town economies

While beaches are a well-known summer draw to South Jersey, summer festivals give smaller communities a sense of pride and provide an economic boost.

9 months ago

Sarah Dziunycz speaking at Camden County Board of Commissioners
Community

Union librarians push Camden County Commissioners to intervene for ‘fair pay’ as contract negotiations stall

Negotiations have continued for several months with both sides now going to mediation to settle pay differences.

9 months ago

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Hurricane Erin
Weather

New Jersey under state of emergency as Erin brings flood warnings to Jersey Shore and Delaware coast

The storm is heading away from the Mid-Atlantic coast, but is bringing high winds, big waves and coastal flooding.

9 months ago

Alina Habba
Courts & Law

Judge says former Trump lawyer Alina Habba has been unlawfully serving as U.S. attorney in New Jersey

U.S. District Judge Matthew Brann's decision comes in response to a filing on behalf of two New Jersey defendants who faced a trial on federal drug-trafficking charges.

9 months ago

ICE agents standing in an alleyway
Community

ICE engaged in ‘standoff’ in Trenton, N.J.

ICE agents failed to gain entry to detain an unknown number of people inside a home on Bayard Street.

9 months ago

Gov. Phil Murphy discusses the Anchor property-tax relief program. (Credit/NJ Governor’s Office)
Money

New Jersey is gearing up to dispatch a new round of ANCHOR property tax relief money to homeowners and renters

Some people who qualified for an ANCHOR payment last year will have to fill out a new application. Here’s what you need to know to get your money.

9 months ago

Listen 1:07
Musical artist Jessie Murph performs on stage
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Naked Bike Ride, Jessie Murph, Vegandale Fest and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Aug. 21-24: Art & Jazz Festival in Del., a free music festival in FDR Park and the Glenn Miller Orchestra in South Jersey are among the highlights.

9 months ago

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George Norcross smiles
Politics & Policy

The New Jersey NAACP is defending George Norcross and his allies in the racketeering case. Camden activists are concerned

Activists are concerned that the New Jersey NAACP State Conference entered amicus briefs on behalf of Norcross and his enterprise without the national office’s permission.

9 months ago

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NJ Transit buses dock at Walter Rand Transportation Center in Camden
Urban Planning

N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy announces expanded transportation options for South Jersey

The initiatives include adding more electric buses in Camden, establishing a shuttle service between Vineland and Atlantic City and more micro-transit in rural areas.

9 months ago

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High voltage electric transmission tower
Science

New Jersey seeks to rein in rising electricity bills by increasing transparency on grid operator’s decisions

Grid operator PJM is under increasing scrutiny over rising electricity costs. Lawmakers want a clearer look at how the nonprofit operates.

9 months ago

Listen 1:13
Hurricane Erin
Weather
6abc

New Jersey officials warn swimmers about rip currents caused by Hurricane Erin

While Hurricane Erin is not expected to make landfall in New Jersey, the storm is generating large waves and powerful rip currents.

9 months ago

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