By NJ Spotlight | Taylor Jung | 7/26/2024 12:09 AM

Students will have access to experts who will help them complete financial aid forms The post NJ to help students navigate FAFSA problems appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Maire Crowe | 7/26/2024 12:08 AM

The moment visitors enter through the arched gates of Steelmantown Cemetery in Woodbine, they see what makes a “green cemetery” unique. The grounds are a natural Pinelands preserve with tall trees, shrubs and native plants. Walking paths made of emerald green moss wind through the forest. And graves are marked by natural stones, piles of hand-painted […] The post Green burial, a natural and eco-friendly way to celebrate a life appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Maire Crowe | 7/26/2024 12:05 AM

State lawmakers and residents struggle to agree on what kind of athletic field is best for the environment and the safety of athletes The post Grass versus artificial turf: The debate in NJ can be divisive appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 7/25/2024 6:31 PM

We bring you what’s relevant and important in New Jersey news and our insight. Watch as the NJ Spotlight News team breaks down today’s top stories. GOP and Democratic strategists size up changed election landscape Interview: Julie Roginsky and Chris Russell on Biden withdrawal, Trump-Harris matchup NJ voters weigh in on President Biden’s speech “I […] The post NJ Spotlight News: July 25, 2024 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Laura Galarza | 7/25/2024 5:26 PM

PVSC is seeking to build a gas-powered plant in Newark that would handle sewage in the event of a blackout The post Murphy defends green light for Ironbound’s fourth power plant appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Joanna Gagis | 7/25/2024 5:18 PM

Interview: Colleen Wilson, NorthJersey.com transportation reporter The post Frustrated NJ Transit riders sound off at board meeting appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Joanna Gagis | 7/25/2024 5:10 PM

Interview: Julie Roginsky and Chris Russell on Biden withdrawal, Trump-Harris matchup The post GOP and Democratic strategists size up changed election landscape appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Laura Galarza | 7/25/2024 5:07 PM

'I think he could’ve given a little bit more' The post NJ voters weigh in on President Biden’s speech appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Maire Crowe | 7/25/2024 12:14 AM

More than 1 million NJ residents could be eligible for ‘Direct File,’ starting next year The post New way to file federal income tax returns, free and easy appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Maire Crowe | 7/25/2024 12:12 AM

Rep. Andy Kim says seeing an Asian American running for president is ‘exhilarating’ The post Harris lifts Democrats’ hopes after Biden turmoil appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 7/22/2024 12:10 AM

The special primary election last week to replace the late Rep. Donald Payne was expected to see a light turnout, and indeed, not many showed up. As of Thursday with virtually all votes counted, 28,708 ballots were in the books, or just 5.6% of the registered voters on the 10th congressional district. That was 8.9% […] The post 5.6% appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Maire Crowe | 7/22/2024 12:08 AM

Legislation to overhaul state regulations awaits Gov. Murphy’s signature The post Curbing Legionnaires’ disease in NJ appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Mcalpinj | 7/22/2024 12:05 AM

Bill would give groups a stable funding source but NJ lawmakers are on summer break The post Violence prevention groups left waiting for help appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Mcalpinj | 7/22/2024 12:04 AM

NJ bill would expand power to pull pensions from officials The post Menendez conviction raises questions about benefits for corrupt officials appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 7/21/2024 2:20 PM

“It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your president," Biden said The post President Biden ends reelection campaign appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 7/19/2024 6:31 PM

We bring you what’s relevant and important in New Jersey news and our insight. Watch as the NJ Spotlight News team breaks down today’s top stories. WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich sentenced to 16 years in Russian prison Interview: Anton Troianovski, New York Times Moscow Bureau Chief NJ GOP chair at RNC: Party is ‘incredibly unified’ […] The post NJ Spotlight News: July 19, 2024 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Laura Galarza | 7/19/2024 5:21 PM

Interview: Bob Hugin, NJ Republican State Committee Chair The post NJ GOP chair at RNC: Party is ‘incredibly unified’ appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Laura Galarza | 7/19/2024 5:16 PM

Interview: Anton Troianovski, New York Times Moscow Bureau Chief The post WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich sentenced to 16 years in Russian prison appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Laura Galarza | 7/19/2024 4:54 PM

The fallout is steep among convicted senator's old neighbors The post Union City: Hometown says Menendez ‘needs to go’ appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Joanna Gagis | 7/19/2024 4:44 PM

Experts discuss how NJ can improve maternal and infant health outcomes The post Providers, advocates share best maternal health practices appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story