
New Jersey
A Cape May bridge brigade builds community while protesting against Trump’s policies
The brigade gathers weekly with signs of peace, love and protest — hoping to spark conversation and connection throughout the county.
2 months ago
Pemberton residents and Council want Mayor Jack Tompkins out. Here’s why
A resolution unanimously approved by the council this week states that Tompkins should resign based on his “ongoing pattern” of misconduct and “blatant disregard” of ethics.
2 months ago
Listen 1:12A Live Aid anniversary tribute, a pancakes and booze festival and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
July 11–13: Glennon Doyle’s podcast stops in Delaware and an ice cream festival at Reading Terminal Market are among weekend event highlights.
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Listen 5:46President Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ is now law. How will it help and hurt New Jersey residents?
The bill, signed by President Trump on July 4, will offer tax breaks for some in New Jersey, but lower-income residents will lose crucial benefits.
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Princeton, N.J. ‘pop-up’ newsroom planned for July 30
N.J. residents can share story ideas, ask questions and meet WHYY reporters and editors at a “pop-up” newsroom in Princeton.
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The project in South Jersey is expected to be completed in time for next year’s semiquincentennial celebrations.
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American garbage: What to do with our trash
It’s day seven of the Philadelphia union strike, and trash is piling up across the city residents think about the amount of garbage they create.
Air Date: July 7, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:12New Jersey skydiving company says pilot tried emergency landing but plane went off runway into woods
Fifteen people were aboard the plane that crashed Wednesday. As of Thursday afternoon, three are in critical condition and five have serious injuries.
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July 3 - July 6: Neil Diamond tribute in Del., July Fourth activities in Philly and the 2025 Freedom Festival in South Jersey are among the highlights.
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Listen 5:54Skydiving plane goes off New Jersey runway and crashes into woods, sending 15 to hospital
Authorities say 15 people were taken to a hospital when a small skydiving aircraft went off the end of a runway at an airport in southern New Jersey and crashed in the woods.
2 months ago
N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy signs $58.8B budget with tax hikes and a surplus boost
New Jersey’s new state budget includes property tax relief, new taxes on cigarettes and gambling and billions for the surplus fund.
2 months ago
Listen 1:08Trenton residents come together for a community barbecue powered by Dodge Foundation
“For WHYY to really take a chance and really take an approach like this is important,” said Perry Shaw III, director of the Trenton Community Street Team.
2 months ago
A non-profit group is offering Trenton, New Jersey, high school girls advanced classes in math, English and leadership.
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Listen 1:54Atlantic City’s Ralph Hunter envisions new Black history museum in town
The 87-year-old Atlantic City resident said he will be knocking on doors to raise $100,000 for the museum.
2 months ago
Democrats wrestle with how to conduct oversight as Trump officials crack down
Federal prosecutors say N.J. Rep. McIver interfered with law enforcement during an ICE facility visit. It's not the only clash between Democrats and the Trump administration.
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