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The issue gained traction after the Christie administration settled a lawsuit with ExxonMobil for $225 million after more than a decade of litigation involving petroleum plants in Bayonne and Linden, as well as gas stations across the state.
CBS3, along with The Record and William Paterson University, will seek to help voters answer that question by hosting a live debate on Oct. 18 between Democrat and former U.S. Ambassador to Germany Phil Murphy and Republican Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno.
The "f-word" was used nearly a billion times online in 2016, a new study has found.
Rich discussed Democrats trying to swing the election by swaying electors not to vote for Donald Trump, Joy Behar's political commentary about the Constitution and Donald Trump's remark about 'no chain of command'. He also discussed interest rate increases, sanctuary cities and more. Rich gave away tickets to Rogue One at 5:20pm.
Freddy Ford says the most recent Republican president voted "none of the above for president and Republican down-ballot."
Many celebrities voted today, taking to social media afterwards to encourage others to get to the polls.
More than 85 election complaints have been called in but at this time officials say there have been no confirmed cases of voter fraud.
Merriam-Webster compiled a list of the 58 words that Americans went online to look up during this unprecedented US presidential campaign.
Since early voting commenced in October, voters have paid their respects to Anthony by decorating her tombstone with 'I Voted' stickers.
According to the American Psychological Association, the election had a lot of Americans feeling stressed out.
Wall Street, like the rest of America, is nervously waiting for the wild and crazy 2016 election season to finally come to a close.
The Virginia senator was beaten to the polls by 99-year old Minerva Turpin.
The candidates rallied voters late into the night.
The Election Protection hotline is up and running and hundreds of volunteers have been trained are ready to deal with voter problems on Tuesday.
There are a handful of Congressional races in the Philadelphia suburbs on Tuesday.
Pennsylvanians will vote for a new attorney general; two candidates out of Montgomery County vying to replace the disgraced Kathleen Kane.
A West Philadelphia woman who was born before women got the right to vote is getting ready to cast her ballot Tuesday. She's hasn't missed an election in 77 years.
No, you cannot vote in the US presidential election by text message. Period. Voting by text, even for state and local races, is not a real thing.
New Jersey voters will cast ballots for president and U.S. House members and decide whether to expand casino gambling and how to dedicate gas tax revenue.
While you can't vote online, or via text message, there are a host of tech companies that have developed tools to make the process easier.
The play was commissioned by the Committee of 70 for the Democratic National Convention.
Can you take a "ballot selfie" on election day? There's been confusion - and even sanctions.
It's a drive to encourage voting.
Schools will be closed because hundreds of teachers want the day off.
Did you vote today?
This beautiful stretch of weather isn't going anywhere anytime soon.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
A Delaware County animal rescue said it has made the heartbreaking decision to stop accepting new animals after reaching capacity.
Three hundred installations at the Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton are combining the restorative powers of being outside with art.
This beautiful stretch of weather isn't going anywhere anytime soon.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
A Delaware County animal rescue said it has made the heartbreaking decision to stop accepting new animals after reaching capacity.
A Delaware County animal rescue said it has made the heartbreaking decision to stop accepting new animals after reaching capacity.
The founder of Operation Save Our City is facing charges for allegedly stabbing another woman on a SEPTA train.
The investigation at Eugene Horsch's house on Chew Avenue in Olney will take time, an expert says.
SEPTA is investigating after an officer was captured on video shoving a man in Kensington.
A Jenkintown man is facing federal charges after he pretended to be an FBI agent at a Philadelphia supermarket.
Three hundred installations at the Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton are combining the restorative powers of being outside with art.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
A South Jersey nonprofit that helps provide food and essentials to those in need said they had to temporarily close because they ran out of food.
Fellowship Alliance Chapel has been in the Medford, New Jersey, community for more than 40 years.
A tornado briefly touched down in Cape May Point, New Jersey, during severe weather Tuesday evening.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
New reward announced seven years after Susan Ledyard's body was recovered from the Brandywine River.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
Police in Wilmington are increasing patrols after receiving 28 reports of car break-ins and attempted thefts last weekend.
Three hundred installations at the Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton are combining the restorative powers of being outside with art.
Dr. Kirti Chopra, who allegedly put patients at risk with unsanitary practices in her dental office, is allowed to reopen.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
Health officials in Delaware have confirmed the first cases of measles in the state in more than a decade.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
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.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
The 2026 Independence Day Regatta begins Friday morning with the championship final scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
Max Muncy hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning, as the Dodgers beat the Phillies Wednesday night.
The Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Wednesday night for their first win in more than three months.
Max Muncy hit a two-run homer, Justin Wrobleski pitched into the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Trea Turner hit two homers, including the 200th of his career, and drove in five runs, Bryce Harper and Brandon Marsh also went deep and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-7.
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
It's been about two months since Philadelphia has enjoyed four straight days with near-average temperatures and no rain. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
The founder of the Philadelphia anti-violence nonprofit Operation Save Our City used a box cutter to stab a woman on a SEPTA train earlier this month, transit officials said. Kerri Corrado reports.
The emergancy room at Doylestown Hospital after a sprinkler pipe burst.
Storm chances return next week. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
A Delaware County animal rescue said it has made the heartbreaking decision to stop accepting new animals after reaching capacity. Madeleine Wright reports.