New Jersey
Second teen charged in New Jersey forest fire as rain should help douse New York blaze
Police in Evesham Township arrested a 14-year-old from Marlton in connection with an Oct. 30 wildfire that burned less than a tenth of a square mile.
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Some elected leaders, including Mayor Carstarphen and School Advisory Board President Nelson, are urging the state to replace McCombs.
1 month ago
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service established a containment line behind several homes in the area of Bancroft Lane and Cove Court.
1 month ago
North Jersey U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill enters New Jersey governor’s race
Other Democratic candidates include Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop, former Montclair Mayor Sean Spiller, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and former Senate President Steve Sweeney.
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N.J.’s plan is moving forward to expand free school meals for all children, not just for those from low-income families.
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Listen 1:14‘Do not take it lightly’: Lawnside residents meet, discuss response to racist graffiti incident
Lawnside residents shared their concerns and discussed how they can respond to protect members of the historic Black borough from racist attacks.
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Listen 1:06From New Jersey to Hawaii, Trump made inroads in surprising places in his path to the White House
Although Trump’s win once again reflected a deep political divide across the United States, he made inroads in surprising places.
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Democratic U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer announces run for New Jersey governor
Gottheimer announced his run at a diner in populous suburban Bergen County, which he partly represents.
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2 selected to serve on Camden’s advisory school board
Derrick Gallashaw and Gabriel Camacho were selected to finish the terms of two positions, including the board’s disgraced former president Wasim Muhammad.
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Dawn Hines was notified at work that someone spray painted a graphic, racist message on her backyard fence. Her neighbors are rallying around her and condemning the incident.
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Listen 3:55Self-proclaimed “coaster enthusiasts” gathered for final rides on Kingda Ka on Sunday, Nov. 10, before the official news of the attraction’s closure broke.
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N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy pledges commitment to fighting climate change amid Trump presidency
Murphy said policies aiming to tackle climate change are crucial “more than ever” as the state faces severe drought and wildfires.
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2 charged with setting some Northeast wildfires amid New Jersey drought warning and blazes out West
The drought declaration by New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy asked people to take voluntary conservation steps, like shorter showers.
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Ocean City developer hopes to turn shuttered Wonderland Pier into 252-room hotel
Plans are in motion to save the iconic Ferris wheel and carousel and turn the land into a 252-room hotel along the oceanfront.
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Nov. 14–18: The Philadelphia Art Museum’s annual craft show, the Manayunk Tree Lighting and a wine festival are among weekend highlights.
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