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Superintendent Katrina McCombs hugs her mom
Education

Camden Schools Superintendent Katrina McCombs to step down July 1

The Camden native, who led the state-run school district for the last seven years, will transition to a state role.

1 year ago

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Donald Trump speaks
Courts & Law

Another U.S. judge issues temporary ban on Trump’s removal of transgender service members

On Monday, a federal judge in New Jersey issued a temporary ban on the removal of two transgender men from the Air Force. The ruling follows a similar one last week.

1 year ago

Ed Durr speaking at a microphone
Politics & Policy

Republican truck driver Ed Durr ends bid to be New Jersey governor and backs Bill Spadea

Durr, a vocal Trump supporter, said in a statement ahead of the June primary that he didn't bring in enough money to qualify for matching funds and wouldn't be in debates.

1 year ago

Alina Habba walking
Politics & Policy

Trump taps his former defense attorney to be New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor

Alina Habba, a current White House counselor who represented the president in the defamation case involving E. Jean Carroll, takes over the interim post from John Giordano.

1 year ago

Bob and Nadine Menendez walking
Courts & Law

At Nadine Menendez trial, prosecutors portray her as ‘partner in crime’ with her convicted husband

Lawyers gave opening statements Monday in the trial of the wife of former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, who was convicted last year of accepting bribes of cash and gold.

1 year ago

A man aims a gun at a firing range
Community

Gun owners rarely use firearms for self-defense, Rutgers report shows

A Rutgers Health report finds that under 1% of gun owners use their weapon defensively each year.

1 year ago

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The U.S. Department of Education building
Education

What could Trump’s move to dismantle the Department of Education mean for Pa. and N.J.?

Trump's executive order aimed at dismantling the Education Department follows drastic staffing cuts. Advocates say the changes could put critical school funding at risk.

1 year ago

N.J. Capitol building
Politics & Policy

N.J. committee passes bills to stop big rent increases, prevent property hoarding and improve communication about affordable housing

A N.J. Assembly committee approved bills to give residents better access to affordable housing information, and keep renters from getting evicted.

1 year ago

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Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife Nadine Arslanian
Courts & Law

Trial begins for Nadine Menendez, wife of former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez

Menendez was originally scheduled to face trial last year with her husband, but a breast cancer diagnosis led to surgery that forced her trial to be delayed.

1 year ago

Ras Baraka addressing the crowd at a rally
Politics & Policy

Where do New Jersey’s Democratic governor candidates stand on immigration?

Not every candidate is talking much about immigration, and what works with a blue state's primary voters won't automatically translate as a blueprint for Democrats elsewhere.

1 year ago

an estrogen patch for hormone therapy
Health

New Jersey lawmaker wants insurance companies to cover menopause treatments

Proposed legislation in New Jersey would require insurance companies to pay for menopause treatment and raise awareness about it.

1 year ago

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Yael Alexander holds a poster of her son, Edan
Community

Hamas says it will only release American-Israeli hostage if ceasefire deal is implemented

Edan Alexander, 21, who grew up in New Jersey, was abducted during the 2023 Hamas attack that ignited the war. He is the last living U.S. citizen held in Gaza.

1 year ago

A restaurant owner previously detained by immigration enforcement officers hugs a neighbor in front of her restaurant
Community

‘[I] didn’t expect that kind of reaction’: N.J. restaurant owner detained by ICE reacts to community support

The Emanet family met with U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross and other officials after the matriarch of the family was released from a detention center in N.J.

1 year ago

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Red Star chickens roost in their coop
Health

New Jersey remains vigilant about bird flu amid growing number of cases

Live poultry markets in New Jersey where bird flu was found have reopened after being disinfected. Cat owners get an avian influenza warning.

1 year ago

a wildfire burning
Weather

New Jersey and Delaware residents urged to conserve water, prevent fires as region faces drought

New Jersey has been facing an unseasonably high number of wildfires. Delaware officials also warn residents of wildfire risks.

1 year ago

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