
New Jersey
Philly’s Odunde fest, the Spring Family fest and ‘The Wiz’ in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
June 5 - June 8: ShakesBeer in the Park in Del., the Baltimore Avenue dollar stroll in West Philly and Halsey in South Jersey are among the highlights.
4 weeks ago
Camden students bring concerns about budget cuts to New Jersey Department of Education
At least two dozen students along with community members traveled to Trenton asking the board to reverse cuts to address the $91 million deficit.
4 weeks ago
Carstarphen is running for his second full term in office. Residents will also pick three at-large council members.
1 month ago
N.J. law targets disruptive pop-up parties and inciting public brawls
A new N.J law establishes penalties for inciting a public brawl. It’s designed to stop young people from organizing pop-up parties on social media.
1 month ago
Why is news important? WHYY News is heading to Princeton High School to teach a media literacy class
Students studying journalism and public speaking will explore the world of news during a course about news gathering, story ideation and storyboarding.
1 month ago
Newark mayor sues New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor after arrest at immigration detention site
Mayor Ras Baraka says the Trump-appointed attorney had pursued the case out of political spite. Baraka was denied entry to Delaney Hall and arrested on May 9.
1 month ago
What to know about the New Jersey primary and the governor race
With the NJ primary a week away, we dig into the hotly contested governor race, the 11 candidates, the key issues, the money, and President Trump's influence.
Air Date: June 3, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 52:05Trump, pushing for Ciattarelli, says New Jersey ‘ready to pop out of blue horror show’
The president, who has golf clubs around the state and frequently stays at his Bedminster property, announced his endorsement for Ciattarelli last month.
1 month ago
NJ Transit looks to improve services ahead of fare hike and major events
The transit system is working with Amtrak to ensure trains run smoothly. NJ Transit is also adding new train cars and buses to improve rider experience.
1 month ago
Listen 2:07Forecasters predict a busy hurricane season for 2025
NOAA said a warmer ocean is partly to blame for the above average predictions. New Jersey officials said beach preparation is key.
1 month ago
News that the global Catholic Church would get its first U.S.-born pope was welcomed by Catholic students at Princeton and other U.S. universities.
1 month ago
WHYY News teams up with the Trenton Community Street Team for a community BBQ
Residents can enjoy a complimentary lunch and meet with WHYY News representatives.
1 month ago
A class of New Jersey fifth graders will explore the world of news during a course about news gathering, story ideation and storyboarding.
1 month ago
A New Jersey Senate committee has approved a bill to create emergency registries, to let older adults sign up for assistance during a crisis in the county where they live.
1 month ago
Listen 0:59New Jersey leaders launch search for new Camden schools superintendent
State education officials recruited a suburban Chicago firm to conduct a nationwide search to find a successor to Katrina McCombs.
1 month ago
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