Phil MurphyN.J. adopts ‘bell-to-bell’ cell phone ban policy for public schoolsDistricts must now develop local policies restricting cell phone use during school hours. The policies are set to take effect for the 2026-2027 school year.Melanie Burney Long under fire, Pemberton mayor resigns after being called uninsurableAlfred Lubrano New Jersey digital innovation office that uses AI becomes permanent with new lawAliya Schneider N.J. will soon explicitly ban landlords from discriminating against people who use public assistance to pay for housingMichaelle Bond How an anti-Trump crusader and a ‘boring’ Republican prosecutor forged an unlikely partnershipGillian McGoldrick AdvertisementEroded Jersey Shore beaches could soon get federal money for replenishment. Will it be enough?Projects set for Cape May, Stone Harbor, Avalon, Sea Isle, Strathmere, Ocean City, and Long Beach Island have all been stalled because of the lack of funding.Frank Kummer Once opposed, A.C. wind farm has become a landmark 20 years laterThat wind farm, once opposed for fears of noise, aesthetics, and worries over Shore birds, turns 20 on Friday. Frank Kummer Some superintendents in South Jersey get tens of thousands of dollars in bonuses Washington Township Superintendent Eric Hibbs has been fighting the school board for his $27,000 bonus. He's not the only South Jersey superintendent who gets merit pay or other bonus compensation.Melanie Burney New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill resigns from Congress next week. Here’s who could replace her.Many Democrats are looking to replace Mikie Sherrill in Congress, including former U.S. Rep. Tom Malinowski and former staffers for Phil Murphy and Barack Obama.Aliya Schneider U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, 80-year-old New Jersey Democrat, announces she will not seek reelectionWatson Coleman, who was elected to her seat in 2014, said in a statement that she believes "now is the time to pass the torch."Robert Moran Cherry Hill schools may require parental approval for students checking out ‘sensitive’ booksCherry Hill public schools may begin requiring parental permission for students to check out sensitive books, according to an internal memo obtained by The Inquirer.Melanie Burney See how N.J. voted in Tuesday’s election — and the Trump counties Mikie Sherrill flippedMikie Sherrill reversed the trend that Jersey was going Republican. Our map shows where and how.Alfred Lubrano and John Duchneskie Environmental groups rally in fear Harrisburg budget deal will sink major greenhouse gas initiativeEnvironmental nonprofits rallied with elected officials at City Hall to support Pennsylvania joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), an effort by 12 states to reduce carbon emissions.Frank Kummer Party soul-searching, the Latino vote, and a South Jersey strategy: Takeaways from Tuesday’s electionThe results were momentous for Democrats. But they are also likely to revive longstanding debates on how the party should present itself going forward. Sean Collins Walsh, Katie Bernard, Julia Terruso, and Gillian McGoldrick Preschool expansion, construction, and future plans: Four main takeaways from Cherry Hill’s ‘State of the District’ addressCherry Hill Public Schools Superintendent Kwame Morton delivered an update on district initiatives and upcoming goals. Denali Sagner U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill defeats Trump-backed Jack Ciattarelli in N.J. governor’s race Democrat Mikie Sherrill will be just the second woman to lead New Jersey as governor. She prevailed over Trump-endorsed Republican Jack Ciattarelli in a historically expensive election. Julia Terruso, Aliya Schneider, and Sean Collins Walsh New Jersey will vote for a new governor. But the stakes go far beyond the Garden State.All eyes are on New Jersey and Virginia this week, where gubernatorial contests could show which party has the edge.Julia Terruso and Aliya Schneider A Pennsauken family works low-wage jobs and pools SNAP benefits to share meals. They don’t know what’s next.The anticipated Nov. 1 freeze on SNAP benefits threatens food security for 130,000 people in Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Salem Counties. Alfred Lubrano All eyes are on Mikie Sherrill to hold the line in a must-win contest for N.J. DemocratsSherrill is hoping a measured approach, plus an impressive resumé, can win her the New Jersey governor’s race in a year when both national and state headwinds are at play. Julia Terruso Ocean City declares emergency over beach erosion, urges state and federal helpHurricane Erin in August and a nor’easter in October battered city beaches, worsening existing erosion. Frank Kummer See more storiesAdvertisement
N.J. adopts ‘bell-to-bell’ cell phone ban policy for public schoolsDistricts must now develop local policies restricting cell phone use during school hours. The policies are set to take effect for the 2026-2027 school year.Melanie Burney
N.J. adopts ‘bell-to-bell’ cell phone ban policy for public schoolsDistricts must now develop local policies restricting cell phone use during school hours. The policies are set to take effect for the 2026-2027 school year.Melanie Burney
N.J. will soon explicitly ban landlords from discriminating against people who use public assistance to pay for housingMichaelle Bond
N.J. will soon explicitly ban landlords from discriminating against people who use public assistance to pay for housingMichaelle Bond
How an anti-Trump crusader and a ‘boring’ Republican prosecutor forged an unlikely partnershipGillian McGoldrick
How an anti-Trump crusader and a ‘boring’ Republican prosecutor forged an unlikely partnershipGillian McGoldrick
Eroded Jersey Shore beaches could soon get federal money for replenishment. Will it be enough?Projects set for Cape May, Stone Harbor, Avalon, Sea Isle, Strathmere, Ocean City, and Long Beach Island have all been stalled because of the lack of funding.Frank Kummer
Eroded Jersey Shore beaches could soon get federal money for replenishment. Will it be enough?Projects set for Cape May, Stone Harbor, Avalon, Sea Isle, Strathmere, Ocean City, and Long Beach Island have all been stalled because of the lack of funding.Frank Kummer
Once opposed, A.C. wind farm has become a landmark 20 years laterThat wind farm, once opposed for fears of noise, aesthetics, and worries over Shore birds, turns 20 on Friday. Frank Kummer
Once opposed, A.C. wind farm has become a landmark 20 years laterThat wind farm, once opposed for fears of noise, aesthetics, and worries over Shore birds, turns 20 on Friday. Frank Kummer
Some superintendents in South Jersey get tens of thousands of dollars in bonuses Washington Township Superintendent Eric Hibbs has been fighting the school board for his $27,000 bonus. He's not the only South Jersey superintendent who gets merit pay or other bonus compensation.Melanie Burney
Some superintendents in South Jersey get tens of thousands of dollars in bonuses Washington Township Superintendent Eric Hibbs has been fighting the school board for his $27,000 bonus. He's not the only South Jersey superintendent who gets merit pay or other bonus compensation.Melanie Burney
New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill resigns from Congress next week. Here’s who could replace her.Many Democrats are looking to replace Mikie Sherrill in Congress, including former U.S. Rep. Tom Malinowski and former staffers for Phil Murphy and Barack Obama.Aliya Schneider
New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill resigns from Congress next week. Here’s who could replace her.Many Democrats are looking to replace Mikie Sherrill in Congress, including former U.S. Rep. Tom Malinowski and former staffers for Phil Murphy and Barack Obama.Aliya Schneider
U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, 80-year-old New Jersey Democrat, announces she will not seek reelectionWatson Coleman, who was elected to her seat in 2014, said in a statement that she believes "now is the time to pass the torch."Robert Moran
U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, 80-year-old New Jersey Democrat, announces she will not seek reelectionWatson Coleman, who was elected to her seat in 2014, said in a statement that she believes "now is the time to pass the torch."Robert Moran
Cherry Hill schools may require parental approval for students checking out ‘sensitive’ booksCherry Hill public schools may begin requiring parental permission for students to check out sensitive books, according to an internal memo obtained by The Inquirer.Melanie Burney
Cherry Hill schools may require parental approval for students checking out ‘sensitive’ booksCherry Hill public schools may begin requiring parental permission for students to check out sensitive books, according to an internal memo obtained by The Inquirer.Melanie Burney
See how N.J. voted in Tuesday’s election — and the Trump counties Mikie Sherrill flippedMikie Sherrill reversed the trend that Jersey was going Republican. Our map shows where and how.Alfred Lubrano and John Duchneskie
See how N.J. voted in Tuesday’s election — and the Trump counties Mikie Sherrill flippedMikie Sherrill reversed the trend that Jersey was going Republican. Our map shows where and how.Alfred Lubrano and John Duchneskie
Environmental groups rally in fear Harrisburg budget deal will sink major greenhouse gas initiativeEnvironmental nonprofits rallied with elected officials at City Hall to support Pennsylvania joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), an effort by 12 states to reduce carbon emissions.Frank Kummer
Environmental groups rally in fear Harrisburg budget deal will sink major greenhouse gas initiativeEnvironmental nonprofits rallied with elected officials at City Hall to support Pennsylvania joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), an effort by 12 states to reduce carbon emissions.Frank Kummer
Party soul-searching, the Latino vote, and a South Jersey strategy: Takeaways from Tuesday’s electionThe results were momentous for Democrats. But they are also likely to revive longstanding debates on how the party should present itself going forward. Sean Collins Walsh, Katie Bernard, Julia Terruso, and Gillian McGoldrick
Party soul-searching, the Latino vote, and a South Jersey strategy: Takeaways from Tuesday’s electionThe results were momentous for Democrats. But they are also likely to revive longstanding debates on how the party should present itself going forward. Sean Collins Walsh, Katie Bernard, Julia Terruso, and Gillian McGoldrick
Preschool expansion, construction, and future plans: Four main takeaways from Cherry Hill’s ‘State of the District’ addressCherry Hill Public Schools Superintendent Kwame Morton delivered an update on district initiatives and upcoming goals. Denali Sagner
Preschool expansion, construction, and future plans: Four main takeaways from Cherry Hill’s ‘State of the District’ addressCherry Hill Public Schools Superintendent Kwame Morton delivered an update on district initiatives and upcoming goals. Denali Sagner
U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill defeats Trump-backed Jack Ciattarelli in N.J. governor’s race Democrat Mikie Sherrill will be just the second woman to lead New Jersey as governor. She prevailed over Trump-endorsed Republican Jack Ciattarelli in a historically expensive election. Julia Terruso, Aliya Schneider, and Sean Collins Walsh
U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill defeats Trump-backed Jack Ciattarelli in N.J. governor’s race Democrat Mikie Sherrill will be just the second woman to lead New Jersey as governor. She prevailed over Trump-endorsed Republican Jack Ciattarelli in a historically expensive election. Julia Terruso, Aliya Schneider, and Sean Collins Walsh
New Jersey will vote for a new governor. But the stakes go far beyond the Garden State.All eyes are on New Jersey and Virginia this week, where gubernatorial contests could show which party has the edge.Julia Terruso and Aliya Schneider
New Jersey will vote for a new governor. But the stakes go far beyond the Garden State.All eyes are on New Jersey and Virginia this week, where gubernatorial contests could show which party has the edge.Julia Terruso and Aliya Schneider
A Pennsauken family works low-wage jobs and pools SNAP benefits to share meals. They don’t know what’s next.The anticipated Nov. 1 freeze on SNAP benefits threatens food security for 130,000 people in Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Salem Counties. Alfred Lubrano
A Pennsauken family works low-wage jobs and pools SNAP benefits to share meals. They don’t know what’s next.The anticipated Nov. 1 freeze on SNAP benefits threatens food security for 130,000 people in Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Salem Counties. Alfred Lubrano
All eyes are on Mikie Sherrill to hold the line in a must-win contest for N.J. DemocratsSherrill is hoping a measured approach, plus an impressive resumé, can win her the New Jersey governor’s race in a year when both national and state headwinds are at play. Julia Terruso
All eyes are on Mikie Sherrill to hold the line in a must-win contest for N.J. DemocratsSherrill is hoping a measured approach, plus an impressive resumé, can win her the New Jersey governor’s race in a year when both national and state headwinds are at play. Julia Terruso
Ocean City declares emergency over beach erosion, urges state and federal helpHurricane Erin in August and a nor’easter in October battered city beaches, worsening existing erosion. Frank Kummer
Ocean City declares emergency over beach erosion, urges state and federal helpHurricane Erin in August and a nor’easter in October battered city beaches, worsening existing erosion. Frank Kummer
