New Jersey
New Jersey housing advocates hail court decision protecting rights of renters facing eviction
The decision in a North Jersey rental dispute establishes how much renters need to pay to avoid being evicted from their homes.
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2 New Jersey pilots killed in a helicopter collision frequented a cafe together near the crash site
The Federal Aviation Administration described the crash as a midair collision between an Enstrom F-28A helicopter and Enstrom 280C helicopter near Hammonton Municipal Airport.
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New Jersey’s business outlook for 2026: What you need to know
With rising unemployment and higher energy costs, Garden State businesses are expressing concern about what the new year has in store for them.
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Wishes can come true with nonprofit helping foster children in New Jersey
One Simple Wish gives adults who can’t become foster parents themselves a way to help kids in crisis.
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Listen 1:18Christmas and Kwanzaa festivities, Disney on Ice and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Dec. 25–28: Keep the family entertained this holiday weekend with movie premieres and festive eats. Plus, tribute concerts in South Jersey and karaoke nights in Philly.
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Listen 5:48At this South Jersey farm, a classroom rooted in the garden helps students grow skills for life
A culinary program uses adaptive tools and small classes to help students with a range of abilities and needs build confidence, connection and independence.
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Listen 0:42The 5 WHYY News stories you couldn’t stop reading in 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, WHYY News remembers five of the stories that mattered most to readers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
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2025 in photos: A year of change, celebration and resolve in the Philadelphia region
Here’s a view from WHYY News photographers of how the last 12 months unfolded in real time.
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Young adults from Tanzania with albinism who’ve survived attacks from “black magic” believers visit the U.S. through Global Medical Relief Fund.
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Listen 1:37Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small acquitted of all child abuse charges
The mayor, who was charged in 2024, has called the case against him and his wife politically motivated.
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Listen 0:51Dec. 18-21: Jazz night at the Delaware Art Museum, Rod Wave in Philly and a special holiday concert in South Jersey are among weekend highlights.
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Listen 4:46Cases are more common in the winter as people spend more time indoors and in settings like schools, long-term care facilities and daycares.
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Listen 1:14Camden and Essex counties have the most children in foster care. New Jersey has the lowest placement rate in the country.
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Listen 1:05Camden County builds $22 million supportive housing complex with 60 units for unsheltered residents
The McKernan Supportive Housing Community in Blackwood is slated to open by summer 2026.
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Listen 1:35Holiday fraud is on the rise. Do you know the steps to protect yourself?
The holidays are busy and you are distracted, which gives fraudsters more ways to steal your money. Here are ways to protect yourself during the Christmas hustle and bustle.
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