
New Jersey
Fall festivals, musical performances and standup comedy in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Sept. 18–21: A funny weekend in Philly with comics Adam Sandler, Nikki Glaser and John Mulaney, plus a theater premiere in Delaware and XPoNential Music Fest in South Jersey.
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Listen 5:15The organization will celebrate with new exhibits and an interpretation of Harriet Tubman.
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New Jersey legalizes human composting as alternative to traditional burial
It's now the 14th U.S. state to legalize natural organic reduction. The legislation, which takes effect next year, allows funeral homes and facilities to offer the service.
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They want the Democratic governor, Senate president and Assembly speaker to pass bills to protect the state’s most vulnerable populations.
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Listen 1:09Shooting near Stockton University may be a case of road rage; suspect in custody
Galloway Township police say the shooting happened on West Jimmie Leeds Road near the area of Redwood Avenue.
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Disgraced former Sen. Bob Menendez’s wife gets 4½ years in prison for role in bribery scheme
Nadine Menendez was sentenced Thursday by U.S. District Judge Sidney H. Stein after she was convicted in April of colluding with her husband, U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez.
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Sept. 11–14: A medieval-themed science fair in Delaware, more fall fun in Philly and '80s star Sheena Easton in South Jersey are among weekend highlights.
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Listen 0:00During public testimony sessions, residents expressed a lack of progress and cited a decline in schools, students and resources in the Camden City School District.
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Listen 0:56Appeals court upholds New Jersey’s ban on carrying firearms in sensitive places
The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals, in a 139-page opinion, recounted a longstanding history in the United States of prohibiting firearms in certain circumstances.
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New Jersey State Comptroller says George Norcross’ insurance firm violated public contracting laws
The report says Norcross’ company Conner Strong & Buckelew has improper ties with several Health Insurance Funds. Norcross and his allies deny wrongdoing.
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Listen 0:56As part of the Burlington County Sheriff's Office program, inspectors check door and window locks, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and exterior home security issues.
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Listen 1:05Princeton doctoral student kidnapped in Iraq has been freed. ‘We both started sobbing,’ sister says
Elizabeth Tsurkov, who was kidnapped in 2023 while doing research, was freed Tuesday and turned over to the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad following more than 900 days in captivity.
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Rutgers University Law School receives $100,000 to support its pro bono program
Students, under the careful guidance of their professors, serve as attorneys for low-income residents facing immigration, housing and other issues.
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Listen 0:46Professional hockey returns to Trenton in 2026
Officials say the new team, which will play at the CURE Insurance Arena, will help revitalize the downtown area and attract more visitors.
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NBA player’s sister fatally shot at New Jersey apartment complex, her boyfriend charged with murder
Police say that the sister of Minnesota Timberwolves player Naz Reid was fatally shot in her Jackson, New Jersey apartment.
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