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Arts & Entertainment

Roots Picnic, Pride Weekend and West Philly Porchfest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

May 29 - June 1: “Hairspray” in Del., Roots Picnic in Philly, and Waltfest in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

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Blue Jackets' Johnny Gaudreau's family
Community

Gaudreau Family 5K Run/Walk and Family Day to honor NHL star’s legacy and support inclusive playground

The sold out race at Washington Lake Park in Sewell, Gloucester County, will also include several activities to honor the local hockey stars.

1 month ago

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Nurses and technicians in Philadelphia hold signs regarding complaints over staffing
Health

New Jersey’s largest nurses union warns of a possible strike if hospitals don’t provide safe staffing ratios

Inspira Health Network would be hardest hit if Health Professionals and Allied Employees, the state’s largest nurses union, choose to go on strike.

1 month ago

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Emil Bove sitting in a courtroom
Courts & Law

Ex-Trump attorney, top DOJ official picked to be federal judge in Philadelphia-based appeals court

As acting deputy attorney general, Bove has been at the center of some of the department’s most scrutinized actions since Trump’s return to the White House in January.

1 month ago

A man holds a young falcon chick
Science

U.S. peregrine falcons adapt well to city living as their coastal cousins struggle with bird flu

City falcons have successfully added buildings and bridges to the their natural habitats in cities such as Elizabeth, New Jersey.

1 month ago

Former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli speaks after the first Republican debate Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at Rider University in Lawrenceville
Politics & Policy

South Jersey’s influence: Why it matters in the 2025 New Jersey governor’s race

Jack Ciattarelli is banking on South Jersey helping him get the Republican nomination. Steve Sweeney is hoping for the same, but on the Democratic side.

1 month ago

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In this image from a drone, workers construct a new house elevated with cinder blocks in Stone Harbor, New Jersey, on Thursday, July 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Rising seas, rising costs: The future of the Jersey Shore

Beaches are open, but things may get more pricey down the shore. Many Jersey homeowners have seen their home insurance premiums spike. What can we do about the shore?

Air Date: May 27, 2025 12:00 pm

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Interim US Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba walks with men dressed in suits
Courts & Law

Some of Trump’s loyalty-first picks for prosecutors draw opposition from senators who can block them

Some picks have drawn Senate pushback because of their politics and, in certain cases, lack of robust legal experience.

1 month ago

Trenton City Hall
Community

WHYY News is hosting a pop-up newsroom in Trenton, New Jersey with community members. You’re invited

Residents can discuss story ideas and ask questions during an upcoming WHYY News pop-up newsroom in the City Hall atrium.

1 month ago

Mayor Ras Baraka speaks to supporters and media
Courts & Law

Trump administration sues 4 New Jersey cities over ‘sanctuary’ policies

The Justice Department filed the suit Thursday against Newark, Jersey City, Paterson and Hoboken in New Jersey federal court.

1 month ago

The ocean horizon at Long Beach Township
Science

N.J. beaches are in excellent condition ahead of Memorial Day, officials say. But they warn of cuts to federal data collection

A mild winter prevented serious beach erosion. But officials worry federal funding cuts could hamper future data collection and monitoring efforts.

1 month ago

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Metallica performing live on stage
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

A Metallica takeover, Philly’s Ren Faire and Summerfest begins in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

May 22 - May 25: Amazing Taiwan returns to Del., the Philly Tango fest and Alice Cooper in Atlantic City are among the highlights.

1 month ago

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Bruce Springsteen performing on stage with a guitar
Arts & Entertainment

Springsteen doubles down on political criticism with a digital EP that includes anti-Trump comments

The EP features four live songs from his concert in England last week, along with his on-stage comments attacking Trump's “corrupt, incompetent and treasonous administration."

1 month ago

LaMonica McIver speaking to the media
Courts & Law

New Jersey Democratic Rep. McIver released on recognizance on federal assault charges

The prosecutor’s complaint says McIver attempted to stop the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and pushed into and grabbed ICE and Homeland Security Investigations agents.

1 month ago

Parents and students build a library at Forest Hill family school in Camden New Jersey to discuss district cuts to fill a $91 million deficit.
Education

Camden students and parents are rallying against deep school cuts: ‘They don’t care about us’

The cuts, which include hundreds of jobs, will affect essential staff and programs, district families say.

1 month ago

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