New Jersey
New Jersey counties explore new strategies for roadway safety as fatalities rise
Various counties across New Jersey are exploring new strategies to make highways and roadways safer during the busy summer season.
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U.S. gives key approval to Atlantic Shores offshore wind farm in New Jersey
The project would be built between Atlantic City and Long Beach Island in southern New Jersey. It would generate 2,800 megawatts, enough to power 1 million homes.
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The deal between the two South Jersey health systems follows a spate of recent hospital mergers and acquisitions in the region.
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Listen :58Sen. Bob Menendez’s defense begins with sister testifying about family tradition of storing cash
“It's normal. It's a Cuban thing,” Caridad Gonzalez said about the cash hidden in Menendez's home.
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After poor debate performance, Pres. Biden appeals to donors at N.J. Gov. Murphy’s home
On Saturday, Biden told attendees at Gov. Phil Murphy's Red Bank, New Jersey home that he didn’t have a great debate night, “but I’m going to be fighting harder.”
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N.J. approves the largest spending plan in state history. Here are the key takeaways
New Jersey has a new spending plan in place. It’s the largest budget ever approved, and Gov. Phil Murphy says there’s good reason.
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Prosecutors rest in seventh week of Sen. Bob Menendez’s bribery trial
Before resting, prosecutors elicited details about the senator’s financial records by questioning an FBI forensic accountant.
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The Supreme Court weakens federal regulators, ruling in case brought by South Jersey fisherman
In separate lawsuits in New Jersey and Rhode Island, the fishermen argued that Congress never gave federal regulators authority to require the fisherman to pay for monitors.
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N.J.’s world-famous blueberries are at the height of their season. Here’s why they’re so good
The New Jersey Blueberry Advisory Council's chairman said the state's soil is what makes the Jersey blueberry so special.
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A closer look at what’s in New Jersey’s proposed $56.6 billion budget, from taxes to spending
The annual spending plan is expected to get enough votes in the Democrat-led Legislature on Friday to reach Murphy's desk.
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June 27–30: First Person Arts Festival in Philly, Will Downing in New Jersey and the Super '70s Concert Experience in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 4:40New Jersey American Water finalizes acquisition of Salem city water and sewer systems
New Jersey American Water said its top priority is addressing the toxic PFAS in Salem's water system.
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Listen 1:14U.S. court says Smith & Wesson must comply with New Jersey subpoena in deceptive advertising probe
The investigation — which is civil, not criminal — began under former New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal and has continued under his successor, Matthew J. Platkin.
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Editor’s note: Meet the WHYY News politics team
You can depend on the WHYY News politics team for reporting on the latest developments in national and regional races.
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What to know ahead of New Jersey’s 2024 general election
New Jersey’s general election is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from election deadlines to who’s on the ballot.
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