Proposals Would Shrink New Jersey Health Benefits
New Jersey's Republican governor and the Democratic state Senate president agree that public workers must pay more for their health benefits.
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New Jersey's Republican governor and the Democratic state Senate president agree that public workers must pay more for their health benefits.
Although former D.C. Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee lost her job, Rhee has "pivoted hard and has become a national political force to be reckoned with"...
The mayors of Camden, Trenton and Newark spent about an hour with New Jersey Governor Chris Christie yesterday discussing ways to handle the financial challenges facing them as the state trims its' own spending.
The special plates include a gold star and the words "Gold Star Parent." It will cost $25 to defray manufacturing costs.
Gov. Chris Christie recently signed legislation that requires the Department of Community Affairs to immediately post the current budget—and the last three adopted budgets—of any municipality or county that does not have its own website.
You know that tunnel under the Hudson River that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie decided not to build because it was too expensive? An escalating war of words over returning federal funds already spent on the canceled project could cost the state even more money in the eyes of the leader of the opposition in Trenton.
New Jersey's fiscal crunch will not, apparently, affect the state's ability to tackle winter storms, even though all available money for snow removal this year has already been spent.
The vast majority of Delaware utility customers were unaffected by the latest snowstorm to hit the region, with few power outages reported.
Gov. Chris Christie said he intends to restore property tax rebates to some New Jersey homeowners. However, the check won't be in the mail.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie told anti-abortion activists gathered in the bitter cold Monday that they have an ally in him.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is expected to sign a measure that could lead to construction of three new power plants in the state, including one in West Deptford. It's got the utility industry crying foul and ready the challenge the plan.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has announced a plan to replenish the state's dwindling Transportation Trust Fund and he says he'll do it without raising taxes.
New Jersey education officials have released the results of annual standardized tests and they suggest there's a lot of work to be done to make sure every student in the Garden State gets an equal opportunity to succeed.
Reeling from competition all around it, Atlantic City is counting on two new, smaller casinos to help it regain its winning edge.
New Jersey's highest court has tough questions for a lawyer who says Gov. Chris Christie's cuts to public school subsidies is unconstitutional.
Deep budget cuts are partly to blame for the slow cleanup following the blizzard that blanketed the Garden State this week, some municipal leaders said Thursday.
New Jersey's Governor and Lieutenant Governor have been on holiday vacations this week. Given the weekend blizzard, they're likely to face some serious questions when they get back.
New Jersey state government offices are opening two hours late Monday as the state begins digging out from the first major snow storm of the season.
New Jersey's beleaguered pension system for public workers has plunged into a deeper hole.
The case grabbed national attention and the ardent support of gun rights activists after a man was sent to jail for guns he bought legally.
Gov. Chris Christie has nominated a reform-minded executive who once ran the nation's largest for-profit public school management company to become New Jersey's next education commissioner.
New Jersey's state Senate is considering defying Gov. Chris Christie over his plans to regulate medical marijuana more strictly than lawmakers say they envisioned when they voted to allow pot for some patients.
Democrats in the New Jersey Senate say they're planning to move forward with a vote Monday to force Gov. Chris Christie to rewrite strict new rules on medical marijuana.
New Jersey has gotten a big bill from the feds for canceling the expensive project that would have put a second commuter rail tunnel under the Hudson River to New York City.
"No chance. Here's the thing: why would I want a less powerful job than I have now? Being the governor of New Jersey is it -- it's great."
An umbrella might be needed in the Philadelphia region Wednesday, but only for a brief time midday as the warm front lifts north.
A 15-year-old boy was shot in the back after walking out of a corner store in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood Tuesday night, police said.
Brandon Marsh, Alec Bohm and Kyle Schwarber homered, Jesús Luzardo pitched seven strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins 8-2.
A new initiative is turning vacant land in Chester into greener spaces designed to improve neighborhood safety, health and quality of life.
The Garibaldi family has raised $860,000 for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation in honor of their daughter, Lucy.
A suspect was taken into custody in Philadelphia in connection with the shooting at Wilmington Hospital that left one person dead and another injured, police said.
An umbrella might be needed in the Philadelphia region Wednesday, but only for a brief time midday as the warm front lifts north.
A 15-year-old boy was shot in the back after walking out of a corner store in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood Tuesday night, police said.
Brandon Marsh, Alec Bohm and Kyle Schwarber homered, Jesús Luzardo pitched seven strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins 8-2.
A teenager riding their bike was killed after being hit by a UPS truck in Southampton Township, New Jersey State Police said Tuesday.
A 15-year-old boy was shot in the back after walking out of a corner store in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood Tuesday night, police said.
A new initiative is turning vacant land in Chester into greener spaces designed to improve neighborhood safety, health and quality of life.
The Garibaldi family has raised $860,000 for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation in honor of their daughter, Lucy.
John Ohler Jr. allegedly secretly recorded videos of people in public places and created AI-generated sexual videos of many people, including minors.
One of the Philadelphia police officers who was shot in Wynnefield over the weekend was released from the hospital.
Teo Solari, who's helping team Haiti prepare for the World Cup, has a family soccer legacy at Stockton University.
Stein Your Florist Co. is closing its storefront in Philadelphia's Mayfair-Tacony neighborhood and consolidating all business at its location in Burlington, New Jersey.
A teenager riding an electronic bike was killed after being hit by a UPS truck in Southampton Township, New Jersey State Police said Tuesday.
Paul Robbins, the last known living World War II crewmember, returned to the Battleship New Jersey for an emotional homecoming Monday.
The FBI is investigating after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent was struck by a vehicle and then opened fire in New Jersey on Monday morning.
A suspect was taken into custody in Philadelphia in connection with the shooting at Wilmington Hospital that left one person dead and another injured, police said.
Despite being burned in a fire last month, Mother African Union Church in Wilmington is preserving the past and shaping the future.
One person was found dead in a Delaware home where a fire broke out overnight, officials say.
While city crews cleared the encampments at Christina Park in Wilmington, demonstrators said that it won't solve the problem.
A child and a teen were shot Sunday evening in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
Alex Scott's wish was that her lemonade stands could help raise money to find cancer treatments and cures, and that's what's happening.
Cooper's LGBTQ+ clinic in Collingswood, New Jersey, is empowering the community to get the best inclusive healthcare possible.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Researchers at Penn Medicine say the revolutionary cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may also help patients with kidney failure.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
Brandon Marsh, Alec Bohm and Kyle Schwarber homered, Jesús Luzardo pitched seven strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins 8-2.
Teo Solari, who's helping team Haiti prepare for the World Cup, has a family soccer legacy at Stockton University.
The Flyers acquired Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit in a surprise four-player trade with the Maple Leafs ahead of the 2026 NHL draft.
Former NHL player Kyle Calder has died at age 47. The Alberta native spent a majority of his 10 years in the league with Chicago and also played for Philadelphia, Detroit, Los Angeles and Anaheim.
Zack Wheeler struck out nine in six scoreless innings of two-hit ball, Gabriel Rincones Jr. homered for his first career hit and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins 7-0 on Monday.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
The Godmother of Soul — Philly's own Patti LaBelle — received a Lifetime Achievement Award during the college's Rhythm and RISE celebration.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
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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.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Wednesday.
Stein Your Florist Co., the popular Northeast Philadelphia florist at the corner of Frankford and Princeton avenues, is closing its doors.
One of the Philadelphia police officers who was shot in the city's Wynnefield section over the weekend was released from the hospital Tuesday afternoon.
A shooting at Wilmington Hospital left a person dead and another injured on Tuesday. Hours later, a suspect was arrested in Philadelphia.
If you've ever asked for "wooder" or "wooder ice," chances are you have a Philadelphia accent, one of the most studied dialects in the United States. Reporter Josh Sanders talked to a professor and some locals about what makes it special.