New Jersey
South Jersey’s influence: Why it matters in the 2025 New Jersey governor’s race
Jack Ciattarelli is banking on South Jersey helping him get the Republican nomination. Steve Sweeney is hoping for the same, but on the Democratic side.
11 months ago
Listen 3:03Rising seas, rising costs: The future of the Jersey Shore
Beaches are open, but things may get more pricey down the shore. Many Jersey homeowners have seen their home insurance premiums spike. What can we do about the shore?
Air Date: May 27, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 52:00Some of Trump’s loyalty-first picks for prosecutors draw opposition from senators who can block them
Some picks have drawn Senate pushback because of their politics and, in certain cases, lack of robust legal experience.
11 months ago
WHYY News is hosting a pop-up newsroom in Trenton, New Jersey with community members. You’re invited
Residents can discuss story ideas and ask questions during an upcoming WHYY News pop-up newsroom in the City Hall atrium.
11 months ago
Trump administration sues 4 New Jersey cities over ‘sanctuary’ policies
The Justice Department filed the suit Thursday against Newark, Jersey City, Paterson and Hoboken in New Jersey federal court.
11 months ago
A mild winter prevented serious beach erosion. But officials worry federal funding cuts could hamper future data collection and monitoring efforts.
11 months ago
Listen 0:59A Metallica takeover, Philly’s Ren Faire and Summerfest begins in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
May 22 - May 25: Amazing Taiwan returns to Del., the Philly Tango fest and Alice Cooper in Atlantic City are among the highlights.
11 months ago
Listen 5:36Springsteen doubles down on political criticism with a digital EP that includes anti-Trump comments
The EP features four live songs from his concert in England last week, along with his on-stage comments attacking Trump's “corrupt, incompetent and treasonous administration."
11 months ago
New Jersey Democratic Rep. McIver released on recognizance on federal assault charges
The prosecutor’s complaint says McIver attempted to stop the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and pushed into and grabbed ICE and Homeland Security Investigations agents.
11 months ago
Camden students and parents are rallying against deep school cuts: ‘They don’t care about us’
The cuts, which include hundreds of jobs, will affect essential staff and programs, district families say.
11 months ago
Listen 1:10FAA extends flight limits at Newark airport into June because of controller shortage and tech issues
The rule announced Tuesday will cap the number of arrivals and departures at Newark Liberty International Airport at 28 apiece per hour.
11 months ago
Democratic Rep. McIver charged with assault after skirmish at ICE center, New Jersey prosecutor says
House Democratic leaders decried the criminal case, calling the charge “extreme, morally bankrupt” and lacking “any basis in law or fact.”
11 months ago
Camden is inching toward ‘swimmable’ waterways, but Trump administration cuts threaten progress
Unlike modern infrastructure, which utilizes separate piping systems, Camden’s older sewer systems send stormwater and sewage through the same underground pipes.
11 months ago
Listen 1:03Winds of up to 105 mph were reported with the gustnado that snapped trees outside a Franklinville home.
11 months ago
Rutgers University names William Tate IV as new president
Tate, who has been the president of Louisiana State University since 2021, will take over as Rutgers' 22nd president July 1.
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