
New Jersey
South Seaside Park in Berkeley Township submits petition to join Borough of Seaside Park
The New Jersey neighborhood is situated on a barrier island and is remote from the rest of Berkeley Township on the mainland.
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Listen 2:55July 24–27: Trombone Shorty in Delaware, the North Philadelphia History Festival and Dave Matthews Band in South Jersey are among weekend highlights.
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Listen 5:30House GOP seeks to censure Democrat McIver over New Jersey detention center incident
The resolution filed Wednesday also calls for removing Rep. LaMonica McIver from her seat on the Homeland Security Committee.
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Gannon, who has been the sheriff in the North Jersey county since 2017, complements Ciattarelli’s “law and order” platform.
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Listen 0:50New Jersey offers grants to tackle the urban heat island effect
New Jersey’s temperatures are rising at a faster rate than many other states. The state is offering grants to communities to prepare for climate change–related heat waves.
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N.J. law banning immigration detention contracts overturned by U.S. appeals court
The 2-1 ruling means the private prison firm CoreCivic Corp. can continue to operate the Elizabeth Detention Center.
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Trump administration fights to keep ex-Trump lawyer Alina Habba as New Jersey federal prosecutor
Habba initially appeared to lose the position Tuesday when district judges declined to keep her in the post while she awaits confirmation by the U.S. Senate.
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Willingboro residents worry proposed library relocation could shrink services
Residents are concerned the library will move from its longtime location to a smaller space. The mayor says there are no plans to relocate the community hub.
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Listen 2:25Transgender woman sues Princeton for ‘humiliating’ removal from track meet
This case follows ongoing national debates and legal battles over transgender athletes' participation in women's sports.
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Burlington County, N.J. teams up with 2 nonprofits to expand food delivery to older residents
Officials say the new partnership with local nonprofits will look to address federal funding cuts for food assistance programs passed in the “big, beautiful bill.”
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Listen 0:59South Jersey military base to temporarily hold immigrant detainees
New Jersey congressional Democrats are condemning the move, calling it “unacceptable and shameful.”
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While felines flourish, large dogs are facing longer stays and rising surrender rates.
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1 dead, 13 hurt in lightning strike at New Jersey archery range, police say
Police say a lightning strike at an archery range in New Jersey killed a man and injured 13 others.
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Wu-Tang Clan, ‘Life of Pi,’ a summer ale festival and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
July 14–20: “O Lo Que Quieras” in Delaware, Cyndi Lauper in Philly and Michael Franti & Spearhead in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
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Listen 5:32N.J. leaders demand release of federal education funds frozen by the Trump administration
The frozen funds represent 12.7% of total federal funding the state receives annually, which pays for a variety of school programs.
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