Unionized faculty and staff at Stockton University are urging the administration to reconsider planned layoffs to plug a $25 million deficit that university officials blame on declining enrollment, reduced state support and rising costs. whyy.org/articles/st... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

Stockton University are planning layoffs to close a $25 million deficit

With declining enrollment and rising costs, the university informed two unions it is considering layoffs to close the budget gap.

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Glitches in NJ voter-registration software are blamed for about 750 more improper registrations that were recently discovered. The discovery of the errors was announced by Gov. Mikie Sherrill, who said new safeguards have been implemented. whyy.org/articles/vo... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

New Jersey governor announces reforms to voter-registration system amid more errors

As the governor announced new errors — some dating back a decade — reforms to the system will include a daily audit at the Motor Vehicle Commission.

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In New Jersey, arts programs outside of the classroom are filling in gaps left by institutions whyy.org/articles/co... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

N.J. community arts programs help fill gaps in students’ education, development

When arts programs are limited in programming and time in the traditional classroom, community arts programs step up to round out exposure.

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A new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office revealed that the Trump administration has quietly ended plans to build an immigrant detention facility at Joint Base MDL. whyy.org/articles/mc... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

Trump administration abandons immigration detention site at Joint Base MDL

A government report says as of last October, the Trump administration no longer builds new detention facilities on military bases.

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“If our Biblical principles change depending on who’s sitting in the White House, we don’t have principles, we have politics.” - Christian YouTuber Rock Leach

He’s been on the job for six months. Now, Alfonso Llano will get a full academic year to implement his vision the state-run Camden City School District. whyy.org/articles/ca... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

Every single member of our union signed this petition we delivered to Marketplace management today. Their current proposals related to pay are unacceptable. We deserve better.

The Lindenwold Borough Council did an about-face on a policy implemented earlier this year that only allowed for one camera to record council meetings at a time. It was done to settle a lawsuit. whyy.org/articles/li... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

Lindenwold council rescinds ‘one camera at a time’ policy to settle lawsuit

Alfosno Penna filed suit in July against Lindenwold Borough Council over the policy approved in January.

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The community in Collingswood, New Jersey is rallying around Iemad Saifo, who was taken into custody by federal immigration enforcement at the end of July and has been held at Delaney Hall in North Jersey since. whyy.org/articles/ic... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

Collingswood community supports restaurant owner arrested by ICE in July

Iemad Saifo, owner of Zena’s, an American-Mediterranean restaurant in Collingswood, is scheduled for a bail hearing Friday morning.

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So weird: Some outfit called "Americans For Open Government" is running the same ad during the same show for Mike Lawler (R, NY17) and Tom Kean (R, NJ7). And I mean the ads are EXACTLY the same-music, narrator, script, graphics. These are from the NBC-4 6pm news.

[SOUND UP] The Missouri man accused in the drunk driving death of a Camden native will go on trial next year. @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

If you want plastic utensils from a New Jersey restaurant, you now have to ask for them. The state’s new ‘Skip the Stuff’ law takes effect today. Here’s what to know: whyy.org/articles/ne... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

Patrons at New Jersey restaurants must ask for plastic utensils starting Saturday.

New restrictions take effect as part of the Garden State’s crackdown on plastic waste.

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Three years ago, Camden code inspectors threatened to shutdown the All American Gardens apartment complex. During a recent annual inspection, the property was cited for 156 violations. Here is what happens next: whyy.org/articles/ca... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

New violations plague nearly condemned Camden apartment complex

A recent annual inspection found 156 violations at the All American Gardens complex that attracted inspectors from Camden city and county.

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The difference between Trump’s set last night and Ann Coulter’s set during the Comedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe? 60 minutes. Literally. #NoMoreWHCDPlease

People who ride SEPTA have left, on average, at least 1,000 items on a bus, trolley, or train. Here is what happen to those items, and how you can report lost items on SEPTA, PATCO and NJ Transit. whyy.org/articles/lo... @whyynews.bsky.social #Philadelphia #NewJersey

Here is how to track items that you might have left on SEPTA, PATCO or NJ Transit

At least 1,000 items are left by passengers on SEPTA each month. Most of them are recovered by their owners.

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Rutgers University unionized faculty wants the administration to reverse course in implementing a hiring freeze that was announced as part of a $6.2 billion budget for fiscal year 2027. whyy.org/articles/ru... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey (CORRECTED GRAPHIC)

Jacqueline S. Mattis, dean of the Rutgers-Newark School of Arts and Sciences, is under investigation for allegedly making thousands of dollars by doing business with the university through a company she co-owns with her sister. whyy.org/articles/ru... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

How does a court AND a government entity get to approve what a news outlet publishes? This is not a victory for the FREE press. I think it’ll be obvious if the identities are shielded on the website. newjerseyglobe.com/media/judge... @newjerseyglobe.bsky.social

Judge rejects most of New Brunswick school board's bid to block publication of surveillance video - New Jersey Globe

A Superior Court judge has rejected most of the New Brunswick Board of Education's attempt to prevent New Brunswick Today from publishing surveillance

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Despite Trump administration policies that have contributed to a nationwide decline in international student enrollment in American colleges and universities, Rutgers University-New Brunswick has bucked the trend. whyy.org/articles/ru... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

Day 1 of PECO’s first industrial action (read: worker strike) begins with a picket in front of its HQ and accusations of an assault on union members the company calls false. whyy.org/articles/pe... @WHYYNews.bsky.social

PECO workers strike starts amid Fourth of July heat wave

The strike centers mainly on wages and benefits. PECO says it has “comprehensive plans” to maintain service during the strike.

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My time as NJ-SPJ president has come to an end. I valued my time advocating for journalism in New Jersey. The advocacy will continue despite no longer having the title. I would like to wish my successor Walt Kane the best of luck has he takes the helm.

Black history was on display in Atlantic City Thursday with the unveiling of the historic marker for Chicken Bone Beach and the launch of AC's Black Cultural Heritage Virtual Tour. whyy.org/articles/ch... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

Technology is at the root of a seismic change to Princeton University’s 133-year-old honor code. The Ivy League institution will now require in-person exams be supervised starting in July. whyy.org/articles/pr... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

The Trenton City Council approved an ordinance Tuesday night, 4-2, that prevents the city’s police department from assisting federal immigration officers during civil enforcement. whyy.org/articles/tr... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

The Trenton City Council voted 4 to 2 approving an ordinance to prevent the city’s police department from assisting ICE during civil immigration enforcement. Details to come. #NewJersey

From my colleague Sophia Schmidt: EMR is suing the City of Camden over the suspension of its junkyard license after a two-alarm fire on May 29. whyy.org/articles/em... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

EMR sues city of Camden over junkyard license suspension after 2-alarm fire

The company said the order to pause its scrap metal shredder has cost it around $10 million and will lead to layoffs if it continues.

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Email from ICE about incident in Stafford Twp.: … FBI in Newark when asked about the incident in Stafford Twp.: “Yes we are on the scene. Since its an open investigation, that’s all I’ve got.” Meanwhile, ICE on Twitter two and a half hours after being sent the initial email:

@pmja.bsky.social announced that my coverage of South Jersey Democratic powerbroker George E. Norcross III was worthy of a 1st place award for continuing coverage. pkburns.com/george-norc...

Muhammed Emanet has three weeks to gather evidence of his deep roots in South Jersey ahead of a deportation hearing at the end of the month. His parents were briefly detained by ICE more than a year ago. whyy.org/articles/ne... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

UPDATE: The person arrested at last night's Trenton City Council meeting was released on a summons. The proposed ordinance will be voted on at their next meeting on June 16. whyy.org/articles/tr... @whyynews.bsky.social #NewJersey

Trenton, New Jersey tables proposal that seeks to block police from helping ICE

The proposal has been tabled for two weeks after tensions between city council members and immigrant activists flared at Thursday’s council meeting.

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