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New Jersey
South Jersey school district reduces number of students eligible for free bus services
Over the weekend, the Deptford Township School District also announced it would lower the number of bus stops used for pickups and dropoffs.
6 hours ago
Debby finally moves out of the US, though risk from flooded rivers remains
Officials in Tioga County in north-central Pennsylvania said Saturday that a search and rescue operation was going on for one person unaccounted for in the Knoxville area.
1 day ago
Gillian’s Wonderland Pier on Ocean City, New Jersey boardwalk to close after the 2024 season
The owner, Jay Gillian, said while he's tried to sustain Wonderland for as long as possible, it's no longer a viable business.
2 days ago
Camden County Police to take over Woodlynne Police Department
The Woodlynne borough police department is disbanding due to a severe staffing shortage. Camden County will take over “in the coming weeks.”
3 days ago
Listen 1:11Aug. 8 - 11: Obon Festival in Philly, Dave Mason’s Traffic Band in N.J., and Preservation Hall Jazz Band in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
4 days ago
Listen 5:30Robert F. Kennedy Jr. can appear on New Jersey’s ballot, state’s top elections official says
New Jersey, like a number of other states, has a sore loser law that bars candidates who ran in a primary from running as independents in a general election.
4 days ago
Exchange visitors have returned to work at the Jersey Shore at pre-pandemic levels
A staple of resort towns, exchange visitors are again working along the Jersey Shore, taking in American culture and sharing theirs.
6 days ago
Listen 3:40From South Jersey to South Philly, Phillies pitcher Tyler Phillips has been a lifelong fan
Phillips, the first Phillies rookie to toss a shutout since Zach Eflin in 2016, still can't believe he's pitching for his boyhood favorite team.
1 week ago
Aug. 1–4: BlackStar Film Festival in Philly, Doobie Brothers in N.J., and the Homey Awards in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
2 weeks ago
Listen 5:30New Jersey school to remove Sen. Bob Menendez’s name from its building
A spokesperson for West New York Mayor Albio Sires confirmed on Wednesday that the name will be down before the start of the school year in September.
2 weeks ago
Federal judge says New Jersey’s ban on AR-15 rifles is unconstitutional
U.S. District Judge Peter Sheridan wrote that he was compelled to rule as he did because of the Supreme Court’s rulings in firearms cases.
2 weeks ago
Music never dies: Bruce Springsteen, Terell Stafford, and the industry’s future
We discuss how AI is transforming music, while artists struggle with streaming payouts. Plus, we explore the Boss's influence on our region, and lasting commentary on the US.
Air Date: July 31, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 52:14Camden officials are now offering residents money for reporting illegal dumpers
Tips that lead to the arrest and conviction of illegal dumpers can earn up to $1,000.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:01Judge rejects man’s bid to keep Robert F. Kennedy Jr. off of New Jersey’s ballot
Attorney Scott Salmon sought to keep Kennedy from appearing on the Nov. 5 presidential ballot as an independent, citing the state’s sore loser law.
2 weeks ago
Two people killed, multiple injured in fiery Egg Harbor Township, NJ crash: Police
Police say two people have died after a three-car collision in the West Atlantic City section of Egg Harbor Township Friday night.
2 weeks ago