New Jersey

March 12–15: Ministry of Awe grand opening in Old City, John Oats in Jersey and Mt. Airy Restaurant Week are among this week’s highlights.

Piles of scrap metal burned for more than 24 hours in the Delaware Bay. The barge is owned by the Camden scrapyard EMR, which will be taking the cargo.

Police say three children were unharmed and are with the Department of Child Protection and Permanency.

Sherrill’s first proposed budget also includes funding for connecting children with mental health services.

The Trenton Area Soup Kitchen reports more families with children are seeking help.

Isaac Geremew, 13, from William Davies Middle School, will compete at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., in May.

Ramadan plans are being disrupted for many in Paterson, New Jersey, one of the highest per-capita Muslim populations in the U.S.

Many state and county officials agree that school consolidation, shared services and municipal mergers could significantly cut costs.

Reproductive medicine and fertility centers are required to meet specific safety standards and apply for state licensure under new rules.

The county’s Reentry Release Center in Camden has peer specialists who connect people to housing, health care and other social services.

March 5–8: “The White Chip” in Delaware, Women’s History Month festivities and Robert Glasper in Philly are among this week’s highlights.

Severe erosion is threatening the Jersey Shore's 2026 tourism season. Local leaders are looking to federal aid to restore coastlines before Memorial Day.

People across the area reported feeling the explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township.

Mortgage rates dropped below 6% last week for the first time in years, a sign that some economists believe will trigger a more active and competitive housing market.

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman joined Sen. Dave McCormick and other Republicans in praising “Operation Epic Fury," which comes after weeks of tension with Iran.