By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 7/30/2025 4:54 PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected reports of starvation The post NJ Palestinians call on Trump to force end to Gaza starvation appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Maire Crowe | 7/30/2025 12:09 AM

Latest count shows nearly 14,000 people, disproportionate number of Black residents The post Homeless numbers in NJ reach ‘shocking’ 10-year high appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Maire Crowe | 7/30/2025 12:08 AM

The rule is seen as life-saving for workers in industries vulnerable to extreme heat The post Waiting for federal rule to protect workers from dangerous heat appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Hannah Gross | 7/30/2025 12:05 AM

Anxiety remains about future funding for after-school and summer programs The post Trump administration to release $160M in frozen NJ education funds appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 7/29/2025 6:31 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. Rep. Van Drew says Superfund remediation will ‘thrive’ despite any EPA cuts Van Drew (R-2nd) toured the former Kil-Tone Superfund site in Vineland Hoboken PATH riders outraged by derailment, […] The post NJ Spotlight News: July 29, 2025 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Madeline Ference | 7/29/2025 5:09 PM

Jeff Van Drew (R-2nd) toured the former Kil-Tone Superfund site in Vineland The post Rep. Van Drew says Superfund remediation will ‘thrive’ despite any EPA cuts appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Madeline Ference | 7/29/2025 5:07 PM

Officials say train switching failure is tied to recent $31 million upgrade The post Hoboken PATH riders outraged by derailment, delays appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Codea | 7/29/2025 2:18 PM

NJ Voters Guide: 5th Legislative District New Jersey’s 5th Legislative District lies along the Delaware River, across from Philadelphia. Based in Camden, it also encompasses Audubon, Barrington, Bellmawr, Brooklawn, Collingswood, Gloucester City, Haddon Heights, Merchantville, Mount Ephraim, Pennsauken, Runnemede and Woodlynne in Camden County and Deptford, Woodbury and Woodbury Heights in Gloucester County. The 5th district […] The post 2025 voter guide: LD5 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Maire Crowe | 7/29/2025 12:09 AM

Refugees and domestic violence victims likely casualties of Trump administration cuts The post Thousands of legal immigrants in NJ could be thrown off Medicaid appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Maire Crowe | 7/29/2025 12:08 AM

Without it, supporters argue, 988 system could end up costing more in the long run The post Lawmakers rejected phone tax to fund NJ’s 988 crisis hotline appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Maire Crowe | 7/29/2025 12:05 AM

A ‘first step’ in helping parents of children with disabilities navigate the IEP process The post New NJ law requires public schools to give parents more IEP information appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Madeline Ference | 7/28/2025 5:39 PM

As part of Associated Humane Societies Newark’s first “Creator Day,” about 40 social media influencers toured the animal shelter on Friday, walking through a barrage of barking from 160 dogs desperate for attention. These content creators found a packed shelter, with every kennel occupied. “A lot of pit bulls, which makes me really upset,” said […] The post Newark animal shelter invites influencers to tell tales, spur adoptions appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | David Cruz | 7/28/2025 5:33 PM

The rollout for New Jersey’s lieutenant governor candidates last week was a contrast in campaign styles. Republican Jack Ciattarelli held an old-school rally at a local bar to announce Morris County Sheriff Jim Gannon as his running mate. Democrat Mikie Sherrill took to X to announce Centenary University President Dale Caldwell as her running mate. […] The post What lieutenant governor picks say about NJ’s gubernatorial candidates appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 7/28/2025 5:31 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. What lieutenant governor picks say about NJ’s gubernatorial candidates Jack Ciattarelli chose Morris County Sheriff Jim Gannon, while Mikie Sherrill tapped Centenary University President Dale Caldwell. Newark animal shelter […] The post NJ Spotlight News: July 28, 2025 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 7/28/2025 3:45 PM

Stockton University program gives K-12 educators hands-on experience The post Teachers get to see climate-change research up close appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Codea | 7/28/2025 1:32 PM

NJ Voters Guide: 4th Legislative District New Jersey’s 4th Legislative District covers parts of three different counties: Atlantic (Buena and Buena Vista), Camden (Chesilhurst, Gloucester, Winslow and Waterford) and Gloucester (Franklin, Monroe, Newfield and Washington). Registered Democrats make up the largest portion of the district’s registrants at close to 40% of the total. Unaffiliated registrants comprise […] The post 2025 voter guide: LD4 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Codea | 7/28/2025 1:29 PM

NJ Voters Guide: 3rd Legislative District New Jersey’s 3rd Legislative District is in the southwest portion of the state, bordering the Delaware River. The district encompasses all of Salem County and parts of Cumberland County (Deerfield, Greenwich, Hopewell, Shiloh, Stow Creek and Upper Deerfield) and Gloucester County (Clayton, East Greenwich, Elk, Glassboro, Greenwich, Harrison, Logan, […] The post 2025 election guide: LD3 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Codea | 7/28/2025 12:14 AM

Pushback was swift when the governor said revoking parole for technical violations is too harsh a penalty The post Why did Murphy’s proposed parole reform stall? appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Maire Crowe | 7/28/2025 12:11 AM

Smokers will pay more on Aug. 1. Other tax increases are already in effect The post New NJ tax hikes kick in, expected to boost revenue by $600M appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Hannah Gross | 7/28/2025 12:10 AM

NJ4S gets positive reviews, but some say students need more care options The post Is NJ’s revamped mental health program for schoolkids working? appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story