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What does it mean to live a good life? What is true happiness? What are the habits and practices that lead to human flourishing? No Small Endeavor examines these questions with host Lee C. Camp.
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No Small Endeavor

What does it mean to live a good life? What is true happiness? What are the habits and practices that lead to human flourishing? No Small Endeavor examines these questions with host Lee C. Camp.

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Rep. Tom Kean Jr. being asked a question by a reporter as he walks in the U.S. Capitol building.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey Congressman Tom Kean Jr. disappeared from work for 4 months without notice. Will he face consequences?

The U.S. Constitution does not require Congressional representatives to attend a specified number of voting sessions or explain absences.

2 months ago

Blazing sun in the sky.
Weather

New Jersey heat wave: 29 people died amid dangerous temps, officials say

Many of the victims lived in homes without air conditioning, according to state officials.

2 months ago

EMR, a scrap metal recycler in Camden, N.J., tests their new fire suppression system in May 2026.
Community

Camden City Council to decide whether to allow scrapyard EMR to resume operations after repeated fires

EMR sued Camden after the city suspended the company’s junkyard license following its latest fire.

2 months ago

An American flag flutters as fireworks rain down during the July Fourth fireworks display at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Fourth of July celebrations, Paul Simon, ‘The Sound of America’ Culture Fest, Molly Tuttle and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

July 2 - July 5: DE250 Celebration in Del., July Fourth events in Philly and block party in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

2 months ago

Listen 4:59
The Middle Township Municipal Building
Urban Planning

South Jersey woman opts for mediation in eminent domain fight over her Whitesboro property

Dawn Robinson has been fighting efforts from the city to force her to sell her 2.4-acre property in Middle Township.

2 months ago

Listen 0:57
A person walkng down the street with an umbrella to get out of the sun
Weather

Forecasters cite ‘dangerous’ conditions as heat scorches Midwest while on its way to the East

Norristown, Pennsylvania, 20 miles (32 kilometers) from Philadelphia, canceled a Saturday parade because of the weather.

2 months ago

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents make an arrest
Politics & Policy

Under Trump, immigration arrests surge in Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey

New Jersey and Pennsylvania rank among the 10 states with the most immigration arrests during the first 14 months of President Donald Trump’s second term.

2 months ago

Listen 1:43
A person walks on Ocean City's boardwalk
Urban Planning

Ocean City is moving forward with Wonderland Pier redevelopment. A luxury hotel proposal is still in play

The Jersey Shore landmark was deemed “in need of rehabilitation,” but residents are divided over the boardwalk’s future.

2 months ago

Listen 1:03
A man adjusts his thermostat
Community

New program protects New Jersey residents from summer utility shutoffs

Residents struggling to pay their water and electric bills could be spared from shutoffs as temperatures rise.

2 months ago

Listen 1:11
The historical marker for Chicken Bone Beach in Atlantic City, New Jersey unveiled as part of the state's Black Heritage Trail.
Community

Black history celebrated in Atlantic City with Chicken Bone Beach historical marker unveiling

Along with the historical marker from the state, the city launched a virtual tour of the city’s Northside neighborhood, where Black culture once thrived.

2 months ago

Listen 1:18
Three Brazil players celebrate after a goal.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

World Cup matches in Philly, Noah Kahan in concert, Kidchella and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

June 25-28: “The Cher Show” in Delaware, Africatown Diaspora Festival Philly and the Soccer Fest in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

2 months ago

Listen 5:13
Firefighters working at the scene of a fire.
Community

Up in smoke: Camden suspends operations at EMR’s junkyard after 14 fires. Residents want ‘noxious emissions’ gone for good

City officials cut a deal meant to protect residents with the scrap metal company. It didn't. “We let them down,” EMR USA CEO Joe Balzano said.

2 months ago

Listen 5:22
The Great Seal of the State of New Jersey
Money

New Jersey nonprofit that funds local news awaits state support

The New Jersey Civic Information Consortium helps hyperlocal digital news sites and community newspapers, and it supports investigative reporting.

2 months ago

Listen 1:00
Documents and artifacts on display in the exhibit.
Arts & Entertainment

Rare Revolutionary-era documents on display at N.J. State Museum for 250th anniversary exhibit

Rare documents and artifacts are on display at the museum in Trenton through the end of the year.

2 months ago

Listen 1:05
Mikie Sherrill speaks
Politics & Policy

Agreement reached in New Jersey state budget ahead of July 1 deadline, Democrats announce

The $60.7 billion spending plan includes more money for the Stay NJ property tax relief program than the governor originally requested.

2 months ago

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