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New Jersey

Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J.,, speaks during a confirmation hearing
Politics & Policy

Cory Booker sets a record with marathon Senate speech. Will it rally anti-Trump resistance?

By standing on the Senate floor for more than a night and day and refusing to leave, Sen. Cory Booker had broken a record set 68 years ago.

1 year ago

an aerial view of the shore in Avalon
Politics & Policy

N.J. lawmakers want to stop pop-up parties and disruptive flash mobs down the shore

New Jersey passed a bill to toughen penalties for inciting brawls at public gatherings. It’s part of an effort to stop chaotic shore pop-up parties.

1 year ago

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The Department of Health and Human Services building
Health

Pennsylvania and New Jersey leaders warn that DOGE cuts to health agencies could limit care and services

Federal agencies notified state, city and local health departments last week of immediate cuts to U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services grants.

1 year ago

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Several people working together on a salad in a kitchen
Education

New Jersey is upgrading and expanding vo-tech high schools

In 2018, New Jersey voters approved a bond to pay for renovations and additions at vo-tech schools across the state.

1 year ago

Listen 4:16
President Donald Trump in a suit
Politics & Policy

New Jersey’s GOP primary for governor could pivot on Trump, a part-time resident

Trump hasn’t weighed in yet on the June primary, but a push by Republican candidates to win his favor is well underway.

1 year ago

Voters wait in line to cast their ballots at Scranton High School on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024.
Politics & Policy

Election dates and deadlines to watch for Pa., Philly and N.J. in 2025

Voters will head to the polls across the Delaware Valley to weigh in on races for district attorney, governor, election boards and beyond.

1 year ago

Mahmoud Khalil at a protest
Courts & Law

Mahmoud Khalil’s lawyers appear in New Jersey court over jurisdiction of Columbia activist’s case

“No matter what happens in court, what’s most important is for all of us to keep up the pressure," said Ramzi Kassem, one of Khalil's lawyers, after the hearing.

1 year ago

Maitreyi Roy, executive director of Bartram’s Garden, on one of the garden paths
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

‘A shame’: More EPA grant terminations hit Philly region

Tree planting, internships for teens and community engagement are among the projects targeted.

1 year ago

Listen 1:17
Matt Platkin speaking at a podium.
Courts & Law

New Jersey sees 74% increase in child pornography arrests since 2020

The state’s top law enforcement agent to those possessing and distributing child porn: If you harm our kids, we’re going to catch and prosecute you.

1 year ago

Listen 1:13
An ensemble scene from the play
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Cocktail Fest, ‘& Juliet,’ The Garden State Film Festival and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

March 27-March 30: Philly’s Health and Healing Expo, an after-hours event at the Museum of the American Revolution and Barely Dead in Del. are among the highlights.

1 year ago

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An opioid crisis resource kit containing Narcan, fentanyl test strips and information on how to get addiction treatment and more harm reduction resources.
Health

New Jersey drug overdose deaths fall, state leaders credit expanding harm reduction and treatment efforts

The decline in New Jersey drug overdose deaths follows a nationwide trend, as most states are seeing a drop in deaths involving substances like fentanyl.

1 year ago

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Superintendent Katrina McCombs hugs her mom
Education

Camden Schools Superintendent Katrina McCombs to step down July 1

The Camden native, who led the state-run school district for the last seven years, will transition to a state role.

1 year ago

Listen 0:55
Donald Trump speaks
Courts & Law

Another U.S. judge issues temporary ban on Trump’s removal of transgender service members

On Monday, a federal judge in New Jersey issued a temporary ban on the removal of two transgender men from the Air Force. The ruling follows a similar one last week.

1 year ago

Ed Durr speaking at a microphone
Politics & Policy

Republican truck driver Ed Durr ends bid to be New Jersey governor and backs Bill Spadea

Durr, a vocal Trump supporter, said in a statement ahead of the June primary that he didn't bring in enough money to qualify for matching funds and wouldn't be in debates.

1 year ago

Alina Habba walking
Politics & Policy

Trump taps his former defense attorney to be New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor

Alina Habba, a current White House counselor who represented the president in the defamation case involving E. Jean Carroll, takes over the interim post from John Giordano.

1 year ago

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