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Education

New Jersey is the latest state to ban cellphones during the school day in grades K-12

Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation on Thursday requiring bans on non-academic use of internet-connected devices during the school day.

1 month ago

A certified medical assistant holds a syringe for a flu vaccine
Health

Flu activity spikes in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware as new variant threatens a longer season

A new flu variant, subclade K, is driving an uptick in cases across the U.S. and prolonging influenza seasons in other parts of the world.

1 month ago

Listen 1:04
Two Eagles fans at the football stadium dressed in Eagle costumes from head to toe, and wearing jerseys
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

A Bowie-themed dance party, Eagles playoff football and a kid-friendly nature walk fit for the whole family in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Jan. 8-11: A movie night in Del., “Suffs” opens in Philly and Tchaikovsky in South Jersey are among the weekend event highlights.

1 month ago

Listen 4:40
A golden retriever mix sits in a dog bed
Community

Rescuers use drone technology to find dog that escaped along New Jersey Turnpike

Abbie, a 9-year-old golden retriever mix, wandered for about 25 miles before her tracking tag and drone technology enabled rescuers to find her the next day.

1 month ago

Ships on the Delaware River with the bridge in the background
Science

A dead whale found on the bow of a ship in South Jersey sparks an investigation

The whale was found Sunday on a ship at the Gloucester Marine Terminal, which is at the base of the Walt Whitman Bridge.

1 month ago

Alfonso Q. Llano Jr.
Education

Vineland School District Superintendent Alfonso Llano picked as new Camden City School District leader

Llano, who has led Vineland schools since 2021, was named during the State Board of Education meeting Wednesday.

1 month ago

Listen 0:57
A crooked sign points people to the Hudson County Correctional Center
Politics & Policy

Several deaths at New Jersey county jail led authorities to change the health care provider. Some question whether it will help

While some are blaming a medical provider that was illegally contracted, their replacement was the subject of similar criticisms and accusations in the past.

1 month ago

Listen 1:15
Camden City Hall
Community

Camden’s historic decline in crime requires context, say experts

Camden continues to see historic lows, but homicides per capita in the city remain above national numbers.

1 month ago

Listen 0:57
Office building
Politics & Policy

Pemberton Township to select new mayor at Wednesday meeting

Jack Tompkins resigned on the day his liability insurance coverage would’ve ended. Township Council will pick from three names.

1 month ago

Listen 1:02
an African penguin
Science

Camden’s Adventure Aquarium welcomes baby African penguin, asks public to name him

The latest baby African penguin, known only as 53, joins Oscar and Duffy as the latest additions to the aquarium’s African penguin colony.

1 month ago

Listen 1:10
Joseph Halsey standing in front of the class while teaching
Arts & Entertainment

A New Jersey nonprofit is teaching teens about filmmaking, while offering practical support as well

The James R. Halsey Foundation of the Arts offers food and clothing assistance and provides counseling to help kids flourish.

1 month ago

Listen 1:13
Kathy Filippo and her daughter Jasmine
Community

Foster care proved a perfect match for this New Jersey woman: ‘I needed to take care of someone’

Kathy Filippo has been fostering for 18 years. “When you're in my home, you're family,” she says.

1 month ago

Listen 1:03
Mummer is dressed as Dot Matrix
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Mummers stroll, David Bowie Week, Southern rock and more kick off 2026 in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Dec. 31 – Jan. 4: First Friday at The Barnes is among the highlights. Plus, a look ahead to what 2026 has in store.

1 month ago

birds in New Jersey coastal wetlands
Science

New Jersey is investing $11 million to restore salt marshes, including Scotch Bonnet Island

Rising seas are drowning New Jersey wetlands. A new round of state climate funding aims to make them more resilient.

1 month ago

A group of people pose next to Rex the Wallaby
Community
6abc

Wandering wallaby Rex wrangled near Walmart in Williamstown, New Jersey

"He must really like Walmart," Lots of Love Farm owners wrote in a Facebook post.

1 month ago

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