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.
SEPTA has urged riders to prepare for alternate transportation options as a potential strike looms.
One man was killed and another was injured in a shooting West Philadelphia shooting, police said.
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
These are the countries competing in five group stage games that will be played in Philadelphia in the 2026 World Cup.
Temperatures climb above 40 in the city on Saturday, with the coldest temps since February on the way next week.
SEPTA has urged riders to prepare for alternate transportation options as a potential strike looms.
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Friday.
These are the countries competing in five group stage games that will be played in Philadelphia in the 2026 World Cup.
City council in Ocean City voted in favor of redeveloping the site of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier Thursday night.
One man was killed and another was injured in a shooting West Philadelphia shooting, police said.
SEPTA has urged riders to prepare for alternate transportation options as a potential strike looms.
One man was killed and another was injured in a shooting West Philadelphia shooting, police said.
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $25 million to Lincoln University, marking her second gift to the HBCU.
A man was stabbed multiple times in the neck on a Market-Frankford Line train in Center City, SEPTA police said.
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Saturday.
The iconic Peanut World and three other other businesses along the Atlantic City Boardwalk were damaged in a fire Friday afternoon.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
City council in Ocean City voted in favor of redeveloping the site of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier Thursday night.
Lumberton Township, New Jersey, Mayor Gina LaPlaca was indicted on child abuse charges Thursday, officials said.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Three police officers credited for preventing a potential attack at the University of Delaware were honored Friday.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Federal prosecutors say a Delaware man, Luqmaan Khan, had plans to attack the University of Delaware police department.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
The NEXT Weather team is looking ahead to snow and rain in the forecast for the Philadelphia area this week.
A new report highlights the stories of kids who have survived cancer and the importance of research funding.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Thanks to Shriners Children's Philadelphia, 11-year-old Desa Kaiser has an adaptive wheelchair that she can use for dancing.
Doctors at Main Line Health now have a new kind of robotic surgery that makes recovery quicker and easier for lung cancer patients.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Saturday.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a van closed I-295 north near the Route 70 exit in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Wednesday.
Part of I-95 North in Philadelphia will be closed overnight this week for roadwork.
Road and sidewalk closures are coming to Logan Circle in Philadelphia so crews can make improvements.
A new traffic pattern will be in place around the Philadelphia Sports Complex on Black Friday after the Eagles-Bears game.
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
These are the countries competing in five group stage games that will be played in Philadelphia in the 2026 World Cup.
Quentin Grimes scored 22 points to lead a productive performance from the 76ers bench in 116-101 victory over Milwaukee.
Matt Campbell was hired as Penn State's coach, ending a two-month search by the Nittany Lions to find James Franklin's successor.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis will play the largest headline show of his career at the Linc in July 2026.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
"Task," the Delaware County crime drama series, will return for a second season, HBO announced Thursday.
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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 Super Bowl LIX championship ring once owned by Laekin Vakalahi is now up for auction and could be yours – if you're willing to bid over $40,000.
After firefighters put out a fire in an apartment, one person was found dead. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
President Donald Trump is set to visit the Scranton, Pennsylvania area next week to discuss domestic issues and the economy, amid criticism that he's been too focused on international concerns.
A union representing Starbucks workers says the coffee company is refusing to finalize their contract, and planning a picket in Philadelphia on Saturday.
A Philadelphia police officer and a driver were both taken to hospitals after they were involved in a crash 53rd and Chestnut streets.