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Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., speaks with an officer demanding she be let into the ICE Detention office
Politics & Policy

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

Camden Mayor Vic Carstarphen on stage at Gordon Theater
Politics & Policy

Mayor Vic Carstarphen said his city was ‘Camden strong.’ Here are some takeaways from his State of the City address

Carstarphen called the city school district's budget deficit "the elephant in the room" and discussed technology upgrades, public investments and construction projects.

1 month ago

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A control tower is seen at Newark Liberty International Airport
Science

Air 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.

1 month ago

WHYY's pop-up newsroom at Princeton Public Library. Madhu Bora and P. Kenneth Burns speak with an attendee
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A ‘pop-up’ newsroom in Mercer County, N.J. offers a chance for community members to share concerns, story ideas

Another WHYY “pop-up” newsroom will offer the New Jersey community a chance to share story ideas and issues impacting their daily lives.

1 month ago

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Security officers outside of the detention center
Courts & Law

What 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.

1 month ago

An assortment of very colorful floewrs
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

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.

1 month ago

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A display shows the status of flights at Newark Liberty International Airport
Community

Feds 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.

1 month ago

the NJ Transit River Line as seen from the platform
Community

NJ Transit and its largest union announces tentative agreement, but talks with rail engineers continue to skid

Details of the agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union have not been released. It comes as contentious talks with rail engineers continue.

1 month ago

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A utility meter
Money

Electric 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

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The exterior of the church is seen
Courts & Law

Bishop 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

Wind turbines of South Fork Wind are seen off the coast of Block Island, Rhode Island
Courts & Law

17 states, including New Jersey and Delaware, sue Trump administration for blocking the development of wind energy

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.

2 months ago

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks
Courts & Law

Attorneys general in N.J., Del. and 17 other states ask federal judge to reverse deep cuts to U.S. Health and Human Services

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.

2 months ago

The Jones Road wildfire burns in Ocean County, New Jersey
Weather
6abc

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.

2 months ago

The dome of the state Capitol in Trenton, New Jersey
Courts & Law

N.J. domestic violence reports are rising. A legislative package aims to give survivors greater protection

The lack of affordable housing may be keeping some survivors in abusive relationships, officials said.

2 months ago

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NJ Transit
Community

NJ Transit unveils contingency plan if rail engineers go on strike this month. Customers encouraged to work from home

More bus service will be provided in the event of a strike. The union representing train engineers rejected a tentative contract agreement last month.

2 months ago

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