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New Jersey
Atlantic City man indicted after drone used to drop dye packs in pools
Prosecutors say the 31-year-old conspired with another man to fly the drone over pools between June and September of 2023.
2 months ago
N.J. Gov. Murphy pardons 33 and commutes 3 sentences, including case supported by Kim Kardashian
Murphy's first use of his clemency authority comes after he set up a special review board in June aimed at bringing cases deserving of a pardon or commutation for review.
2 months ago
$73.5M beach replenishment project starts in January at Jersey Shore
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will pump 2.1 million cubic yards of sand onto the shoreline between the Manasquan Inlet and Seaside Park.
2 months ago
Drone detectors in New Jersey have found ‘little or no evidence’ of wrongdoing, governor says
Over the weekend, 13 suspected sightings were reported, Gov. Murphy said Monday. Federal officials say drones aren't being operated with bad intent or by foreign governments.
2 months ago
Take note of these new health care laws coming to Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware in 2025
State legislatures passed new laws on medical debt, cancer testing, insurance coverage and more. Some will kick in early in the new year.
2 months ago
Listen 1:072024 in photos: A battleground year for the Philly region
Here’s a view from WHYY News photographers of how the last 12 months unfolded in real time.
2 months ago
U.S. agencies should use advanced technology to identify mysterious drones, Chuck Schumer says
After weeks of bewilderment about the drones buzzing over New Jersey and New York, U.S. Sen. Schumer is urging the federal government to identify and stop the airborne pests.
2 months ago
Drones, planes or UFOs? Americans abuzz over mysterious New Jersey sightings
This week seems to have begun a new, higher-profile chapter, with lawmakers and Gov. Phil Murphy demanding answers.
2 months ago
New Jersey governor wants more federal resources for probe into drone sightings
Murphy and other officials say there is no evidence that the drones pose a national security or a public safety threat.
2 months ago
New Jersey comptroller stops Medicaid funding for the worst-rated nursing home in the state
N.J. Medicaid funding for the state’s lowest-rated nursing home is cut off. The N.J. state comptroller says the facility improperly collected millions and offered subpar care.
2 months ago
Listen 1:00New Jersey, Minnesota sue Glock over switch that allows pistols to fire like machine gun
It's an early pushback by mostly Democratic-led states against President-elect Donald Trump’s 2nd administration, which Platkin said “routinely sides with the gun industry."
2 months ago
Mystery drone sightings continue in New Jersey and across the U.S. Here’s what we know
The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday and Thursday temporarily banned drone flights in 22 areas of New Jersey and 30 areas in New York.
2 months ago
Longtime Camden Parking Authority head charged with domestic violence
Willie Hunter is accused of seriously injuring the victim in the midst of a break up. He faces several charges including aggravated assault by strangulation.
2 months ago
Listen 0:46New Jersey, home to many oil and gas producers, eyes fees to fight climate change
New Jersey is considering charging fees on producers of fossil fuels to help the state that is home to several oil and gas facilities fight the effects of climate change.
2 months ago
New Jersey targets plastic packaging that fills landfills and pollutes
A bill to be discussed Thursday in the New Jersey Legislature would require all such materials used in the state to be recyclable or compostable by 2034.
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