Bob Menendez Makes It Official: He Wants A Third Term
U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez launched his bid for a third term Wednesday.
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U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez launched his bid for a third term Wednesday.
Talk to Ben Dworkin at the Rowan University Institute for Public Policy and Citizenship and he'll tell you Republican leaders in New Jersey are more than happy to see retired pharmaceutical executive Bob Hugin get in the race.
Bob Hugin chose a VFW hall in Burlington County to make his South Jersey announcement, in front of some 100 supporters.
So what does the future hold for New Jersey US Senator Robert Menendez, now that federal prosecutors have dropped their bribery and corruption case against him?
Federal prosecutors decided Wednesday not to retry Sen. Bob Menendez on corruption charges that ended in a hung jury last fall.
Governor Phil Murphy, at an event in Atlantic City, considered it a "great day" that Menendez can now do his job unencumbered by federal charges.
The filing to the judge on Friday seeks a retrial of the Democrat "at the earliest possible date."
This comes after the jury told Judge William Walls for the second time this week that they were still deadlocked on all 12 charges.
The judge has excused the jurors for the day and told them to return Tuesday to continue deliberating.
Menendez is charged with accepting free flights on a private jet and other gifts from wealthy Florida doctor Salomon Melgen in exchange for pressuring government officials to take actions favorable to the friend's business interests.
It's Title X money, so the award to the Newark based New Jersey Family Planning League is not a surprise.
New Jersey's two U.S. senators are sharply criticizing President Donald Trump's reworked version of his controversial travel ban .
Menendez said he wants real changes for the Cuban people before more economic sanctions are lifted.
There's a call from the Jersey shore to President Obama to take permanent action to protect the Atlantic seacoast before he leaves office in January.
A federal appeals court has delayed any court action against U.S. Sen Bob Menendez of New Jersey while he appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Chris Stigall says the President is targeting loyalists of Bill and Hillary Clinton for federal investigations.
A federal appeals court in Philadelphia is scheduled to hear arguments in New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez's corruption case.
Chris discussed Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane's latest court appearance, the latest of Vice-President Joe Biden's bid for President, and CBS 3 Meteorologist Katie Fehlinger's response to criticism of her pregnant body.
Israeli Ambassador to the United States Ron Dermer spoke out against the Iranian nuclear deal.
Chris analyzed Hillary Clinton's news conference discussing her email server, New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez's opposition to the Iranian nuclear deal, and Congressman Chaka Fattah's first court appearance. He talked with Presidential candidate Rick Santorum at 7:20 and Tom McGrath from Philadelphia Magazine about Tim Tebow's pre-season performance at 8:00.
Chris continued to assess the Iranian nuclear, Whoopi Goldberg's evolution on Bill Cosby's rape charges, and President Obama's speech to the NAACP in Philadelphia. He talked to columnist JD Mullane at 6:20, Al Jazeera America's Ali Velshi at 7:18, and Tom McGrath from Philadelphia Magazine at 8:00.
New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez spoke with Rich Zeoli on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT.
Rich covers the federal corruption charges against New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez, children drinking alcohol on holidays, and FOX News Sunday Host Chris Wallace 'fatshaming' Kelly Clarkson. He also talked to former federal prosecutor Lee Vartan.
Rich Zeoli talked to lawyer and former federal prosecutor for the US Attorney's Office in New Jersey, Lee Vartan, on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT about the corruption charges against New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez.
Rich argues against Daylight Savings Time and analyzes the corruption charges facing Bob Menendez and reveals the latest regarding the Hillary Clinton email scandal. He talks with columnist Christine Flowers and Victor Fiorillo from Philadelphia Magazine.
Crews and neighbors around the Philadelphia area spent Monday cleaning up from winter weather and enjoying the snow.
Thousands of people around the Philadelphia region honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday.
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Advanced DNA testing helped investigators in Burlington County solve a 2016 murder, officials say.
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey was named Monday as one of the Eastern Conference starters in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
Crews and neighbors around the Philadelphia area spent Monday cleaning up from winter weather and enjoying the snow.
Teachers say Clearview Regional School District coach Tom Hengel and his wife were killed in a crash in Mullica Hill Saturday.
Thousands of people around the Philadelphia region honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday.
Advanced DNA testing helped investigators in Burlington County solve a 2016 murder, officials say.
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey was named Monday as one of the Eastern Conference starters in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
Crews and neighbors around the Philadelphia area spent Monday cleaning up from winter weather and enjoying the snow.
Thousands of people around the Philadelphia region honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday.
Kenneth Salaam was 15 when he heard the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. speak at Girard College. Six decades later, he's sharing MLK's message with Philadelphia's youth.
Service projects and volunteer opportunities are planned for the Philadelphia area on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Week three of Philadelphia's "52 Weeks of Firsts" is underway as the city highlights the nation's first volunteer fire company.
Advanced DNA testing helped investigators in Burlington County solve a 2016 murder, officials say.
Service projects and volunteer opportunities are planned for the Philadelphia area on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Teachers say Clearview Regional School District coach Tom Hengel and his wife were killed in a crash in Mullica Hill, Saturday.
The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office is moving to dismiss all pending indictments against La'quetta Small.
At Pennsauken High School, one football player is embarking on a new journey after overcoming some tough days on the grid-iron.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey was named Monday as one of the Eastern Conference starters in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
Mika Zibanejad became the Rangers' all-time leader in power-play goals in New York's 6-3 win over Philadelphia.
Jaylon Tyson scored a career-high 39 points, as the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers completed a two-game sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers Friday night.
At Pennsauken High School, one football player is embarking on a new journey after overcoming some tough days on the grid-iron.
The Phillies agreed to a three-year contract with J.T. Realmuto after losing out on Bo Bichette, according to a source.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
The Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service is the oldest and largest day of service in the nation.
Crews and residents were out across the Philadelphia region Monday cleaning up from the weekend snow and ice, and even colder temperatures are on the way. Children also took advantage of the day off to enjoy some sledding.
The Mullica Hill community is in shock after a beloved coach who touched the lives of so many athletes was killed Saturday night alongside his wife. Police say their car rapidly accelerated and crashed into their next-door neighbor's home.
Chopper 3 captured footage of the tractor-trailer on N. Ridge Road, near Blooming Glen Road, in Perkasie.
A large group of people gathered in Center City on Monday to push back on ICE raids following the death of Renee Good in Minneapolis.