New Jersey
Camden’s historic decline in crime requires context, say experts
Camden continues to see historic lows, but homicides per capita in the city remain above national numbers.
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Listen 0:57Pemberton Township to select new mayor at Wednesday meeting
Jack Tompkins resigned on the day his liability insurance coverage would’ve ended. Township Council will pick from three names.
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Listen 1:02Camden’s Adventure Aquarium welcomes baby African penguin, asks public to name him
The latest baby African penguin, known only as 53, joins Oscar and Duffy as the latest additions to the aquarium’s African penguin colony.
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Listen 1:10A New Jersey nonprofit is teaching teens about filmmaking, while offering practical support as well
The James R. Halsey Foundation of the Arts offers food and clothing assistance and provides counseling to help kids flourish.
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Listen 1:13Foster care proved a perfect match for this New Jersey woman: ‘I needed to take care of someone’
Kathy Filippo has been fostering for 18 years. “When you're in my home, you're family,” she says.
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Listen 1:03Mummers stroll, David Bowie Week, Southern rock and more kick off 2026 in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Dec. 31 – Jan. 4: First Friday at The Barnes is among the highlights. Plus, a look ahead to what 2026 has in store.
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New Jersey is investing $11 million to restore salt marshes, including Scotch Bonnet Island
Rising seas are drowning New Jersey wetlands. A new round of state climate funding aims to make them more resilient.
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Wandering wallaby Rex wrangled near Walmart in Williamstown, New Jersey
"He must really like Walmart," Lots of Love Farm owners wrote in a Facebook post.
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Haddonfield’s Artwalk celebrates ‘The Art of Architecture’
The exhibit, on display through spring 2026, examines the blend of modern buildings and historic spaces.
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Listen 0:58Saving a home that witnessed revolution, Moorestown, N.J., looks ahead to America’s 250th
The home, built in 1742, was the residence of Thomas Cowperthwaite, a prominent Quaker, and his family — some of whom ended up on opposite sides of the Revolutionary War.
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New Jersey housing advocates hail court decision protecting rights of renters facing eviction
The decision in a North Jersey rental dispute establishes how much renters need to pay to avoid being evicted from their homes.
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2 New Jersey pilots killed in a helicopter collision frequented a cafe together near the crash site
The Federal Aviation Administration described the crash as a midair collision between an Enstrom F-28A helicopter and Enstrom 280C helicopter near Hammonton Municipal Airport.
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New Jersey’s business outlook for 2026: What you need to know
With rising unemployment and higher energy costs, Garden State businesses are expressing concern about what the new year has in store for them.
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Wishes can come true with nonprofit helping foster children in New Jersey
One Simple Wish gives adults who can’t become foster parents themselves a way to help kids in crisis.
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Listen 1:18Christmas and Kwanzaa festivities, Disney on Ice and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Dec. 25–28: Keep the family entertained this holiday weekend with movie premieres and festive eats. Plus, tribute concerts in South Jersey and karaoke nights in Philly.
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