
New Jersey
Newark mayor denies trespassing at immigration detention center following arrest
Alina Habba, interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey, said Ras Baraka committed trespass and ignored warnings from Homeland Security personnel to leave the Delaney Hall facility.
1 month ago
Carstarphen called the city school district's budget deficit "the elephant in the room" and discussed technology upgrades, public investments and construction projects.
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Listen 1:13Air traffic controllers briefly lose radar access again at Newark airport
For the second time in two weeks, the radar at the facility in Philadelphia that directs planes in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport went black.
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Another WHYY “pop-up” newsroom will offer the New Jersey community a chance to share story ideas and issues impacting their daily lives.
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Listen 0:42What to know about the newly opened immigration detention center in New Jersey’s biggest city
The opening of the Newark facility has sparked protests outside the fenced-in building, including from Mayor Ras Baraka.
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Mother’s Day fun, VinylCon! and Lakecia Benjamin, in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
May 8 - May 11: Almost Unknown in Del., Wall Ball in Philly, and MMRBQ in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
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Listen 5:41Feds fixing problems at Newark airport while planning overhaul of U.S. air traffic control system
The Federal Aviation Administration says it will upgrade technology and improve staffing at the troubled New Jersey airport.
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Details of the agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union have not been released. It comes as contentious talks with rail engineers continue.
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Listen 0:54Electric bills in N.J. are about to shoot higher. Lawmakers are scrambling to hold the line on costs
An Assembly committee has approved an eight-bill package focused on energy affordability. The problem is the PJM grid is not keeping pace with demand.
2 months ago
Listen 1:01Bishop says Diocese of Camden will no longer oppose investigation into abuse allegations
The Catholic church had been opposing the investigation into abuse for years, but will now allow it to move forward.
2 months ago
Attorneys general from 17 states and D.C. are challenging an executive order that paused approvals, permits and loans for all onshore and offshore wind energy projects.
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They say the Trump administration’s massive restructuring has destroyed life-saving programs and left states to pick up the bill for mounting health crises.
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Ocean County wildfire now 90% contained after rainy weekend in N.J.; arson suspect expected in court
Officials said the fire is believed to be the second-worst in the last two decades, smaller only than a 2007 blaze that burned 26 square miles.
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The lack of affordable housing may be keeping some survivors in abusive relationships, officials said.
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Listen 0:58More bus service will be provided in the event of a strike. The union representing train engineers rejected a tentative contract agreement last month.
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