New Jersey
N.J. Family Leave Act change could expand job protection for workers at small companies
On Monday, the Assembly passed a measure expanding current law to include job protections for workers who take family leave at smaller businesses.
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PATCO’s Franklin Square station to open later this year
The $30 million project at 7th and Race streets has steadily worked towards resurrecting the “ghost station,” and will include ADA accessibility features.
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Listen 1:11Voorhees Township-native Tommy Paul wins 2nd career ATP title with victory at Dallas Open
It was the fourth ATP final for the 15th-ranked Paul, whose previous title came in 2021 in Stockholm.
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A nor’easter is coming for the Northeast, from Pennsylvania to Maine
The storm is forecast to bring snow, rain and gusty winds across the northeast leading up to Valentine's Day. Up to a foot of snow is expected in some places.
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An exhibit celebrating Black inventors and innovators, courtesy of the Black Inventors Hall of Fame, is now on display at the Princeton Public Library.
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Listen 1:03Ex-TV news reporter is running as a Republican for Bob Menendez’s Senate seat in New Jersey
Alex Zdan joins a GOP field that is quickly filling with candidates.
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A watchdog group in N.J. says the substance abuse treatment industry is rampant with corruption, greed and mismanagement.
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Listen 1:10Why do I see marijuana billboards on my morning commute if I can’t buy any?
New Jersey dispensaries are heavily advertising in Philly even though it’s illegal to bring weed back into Pa.
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Syphilis cases are rising sharply in Pa., N.J. and Del., new federal data shows
Public health experts say targeted investments in sexual health education, testing and treatment are needed to bring down syphilis infections.
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Listen 1:15Rowan University president lays down 10-year vision, wants college to drive region’s economic growth
The long-time leader of the South Jersey institution has begun to seek community input to design his vision for the next decade.
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Listen 0:59The study found that antipsychotic injections account for a 75% decrease in a 30-day rehospitalization period compared to oral antipsychotics.
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Listen 1:12WHYY News is hosting a ‘pop-up’ newsroom in Princeton
This will be the first “pop-up” newsroom in New Jersey for 2024.
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New Jersey denies bulkhead for North Wildwood beach with wrecked sand dunes
On several occasions, North Wildwood carried out emergency repairs, including construction of an earlier bulkhead without approval from the state.
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Ocean City Council limits street performances on boardwalk, raises fee to $200
“Boardwalk entertainers” will only be permitted to perform within two “designated entertainment zones” between May 1 and October 31.
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N.J. Turnpike and Parkway tolls going up by 3%
What’s prompting the latest toll hike on the N.J. Turnpike?
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