
New Jersey
FDA regulation of nicotine pouches can help prevent youth use, say Rutgers researchers
Nicotine pouches are a newer class of smokeless products that don’t contain tobacco. Zyn became the first FDA-authorized brand on Jan. 16.
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Listen 1:30AccuWeather: Winter storm arrives Sunday to the Philadelphia region
For those traveling to the Eagles game, you'll want to dress warmly as snow is likely for the entirety of the game.
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New Jersey attorney general among those who say they’ll defend gun regulations in Trump’s 2nd term
New Jersey Democratic Attorney General Matt Platkin said his state and others with Democratic attorneys general, plan to intervene in cases already in the court system.
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N.J. Gov. Murphy calls for statewide ban on cell phones in school
Cell phones are currently banned in Cherry Hill schools.
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Jan. 15–19: MLK concert in Delaware, Center City Restaurant Week in Philly and Winterfest in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
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Listen 5:29A New Jersey legislator wants to allow homeowners to make smaller, biweekly mortgage payments. She said it can save them tens of thousands of dollars.
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Listen 1:07N.J. Democrats and Republicans are clashing over state spending, with the race for governor about to start heating up.
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Listen 1:21A new paid parental leave policy will go into effect for tens of thousands of state workers, and Murphy called for reformed zoning laws to make it easier to build housing.
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Listen 1:19New Jersey to stockpile abortion pills ahead of Trump’s return to office
Gov. Phil Murphy said during his State of the State address that New Jersey will stockpile mifepristone “so every woman can access this crucial form of reproductive care.”
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New Jersey wants to eliminate traffic deaths in the state by 2040
The commission has one year to create “a clear and comprehensive plan” to eliminate serious injuries and deaths on state roads.
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Listen 1:162-alarm fire destroys candle business in Salem County, N.J.
Just before 1 a.m., crews responded to A Cheerful Giver, a homemade candle business, on the 300 block of Front Street in Elmer.
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Man facing charges after girlfriend’s body found in refrigerator in South Jersey forest: Police
On Thursday, police identified the victim as 50-year-old Laura Hughes, of Runnemede.
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Prosecutors seek 15 years in prison for former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez after bribery conviction
Menendez was convicted in July of 16 corruption charges. When he was charged in fall 2023.
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A follow up report found that departments in every state except Hawaii paid for courses from the controversial private training company.
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Listen 1:12Israel rallies global support to win release of Princeton student believed kidnapped in Iraq
Elizabeth Tsurkov, a 38-year-old student at Princeton University, disappeared in Baghdad in March 2023 while doing research for her doctorate.
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