By NJ Spotlight | Laura Galarza | 8/30/2024 5:36 PM

Interview: Democratic House candidate Nellie Pou The post Nellie Pou: ‘I’m prepared to build upon the work of Bill Pascrell’ appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Joanna Gagis | 8/30/2024 5:30 PM

Calls for harm reduction centers, better housing as state marks Overdose Awareness Day The post Advocates offer roadmap for NJ’s opioid settlement funds appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 8/30/2024 5:25 PM

Gaudreau's younger brother was also killed in the accident. Both were riding bikes when they were hit by a car. The post Johnny Gaudreau, hockey star and NJ native, killed in Salem County crash appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Laura Galarza | 8/30/2024 4:48 PM

Violations included the improper closure of the landfill The post NJ shore landfill hit with nearly $300K fine appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | David Cruz | 8/30/2024 4:41 PM

If elected in November, Pou would become the first Latina to represent NJ in Congress The post Critics: Pou nomination a good result from a bad process appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Laura Galarza | 8/30/2024 4:29 PM

AAA anticipates 9% increase in travel bookings, which would set a new record The post Travel, economic experts expect strong Labor Day weekend appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Taylor Jung | 8/30/2024 12:13 AM

Andrew Washington’s death prompted some reforms, but advocates question their implementation The post A year after fatal Jersey City police shooting, still seeking reforms appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Maire Crowe | 8/30/2024 12:11 AM

NJ House members want a study. No need, says an expert. More important is how humans deal with coastlines as waters rise The post Jersey Shore erosion ‘hot spots’ may get federal scrutiny appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Maire Crowe | 8/30/2024 12:10 AM

The Burlington County Sheriff’s Office will work with police departments in the river towns and NJ Transit Police to deter crime The post New funding to raise police presence around River Line communities appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Maire Crowe | 8/30/2024 12:07 AM

Domestic workers remain among the most vulnerable in our economy The post Op-Ed: NJ’s Domestic Worker Bill of Rights is a first step appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Maire Crowe | 8/30/2024 12:05 AM

'Guns Down, Gloves Up' arma a los niños de Trenton contra la violencia callejera The post Peleando para vivir seguros: Lecciones de un programa de boxeo de verano appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 8/29/2024 6:30 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. New House candidate may make NJ congressional history Interview: Jean Sinzdak, associate director at the Center for Women and Politics Extra security for Trump strains local resources in NJ […] The post NJ Spotlight News: August 29, 2024 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Laura Galarza | 8/29/2024 5:12 PM

Interview: Epidemiologist Dr. Stephanie Silvera, Montclair State University The post What to know about mosquito-borne viruses spreading in NJ appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Laura Galarza | 8/29/2024 5:10 PM

Local officials want clarification if feds will contribute The post Extra security for Trump strains local resources in NJ appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Laura Galarza | 8/29/2024 5:08 PM

Interview: Jean Sinzdak, associate director at the Center for Women and Politics The post New House candidate may make NJ congressional history appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Laura Galarza | 8/29/2024 5:02 PM

Wasim Muhammad has said he won’t step down despite $2M settlement paid to former student The post Camden parents reiterate calls for School Advisory Board president to resign appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Maire Crowe | 8/29/2024 12:14 AM

There are three times more cases nationwide than at this time last year The post As whooping cough cases rise, health officials urge vaccination appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Maire Crowe | 8/29/2024 12:11 AM

Camden has had 13 homicides from shootings this year. The city has also had 29 non-fatal shooting incidents this year The post In Camden, working to halt gun violence appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Maire Crowe | 8/29/2024 12:09 AM

Pascrell’s upbringing in the industrialized Northeast shaped the 14-term House member’s worldview The post The legacy built by Bill Pascrell, a ‘scrappy Paterson guy until the end’ appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Maire Crowe | 8/29/2024 12:07 AM

After residents and activists repeatedly call on Wasim Muhammad to quit over sexual assault settlement, meeting ends in chaos The post Embattled Camden school advisory board president resists calls to step down appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story