Black leaders in New Jersey host second gathering to discuss policy solutions for residents

From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know. Hundreds of attendees packed Second Baptist Church in Long Branch, New Jersey, on Saturday night for the second …

Gaining water quality clarity in New Jersey

Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series of articles to educate readers in southwestern New Jersey about the source of their drinking water and its quality. This story was produced as part of the Center for Cooperative Media at Montclair State …

Christmas Tradition in New Jersey Has Just Been Canceled

For years, Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey transformed into a magical winter wonderland each holiday season. From late November through early January, the park glowed with millions of twinkling lights, festive music echoed through the air, …

Air Quality Alert issued for New Jersey, New York due to wildfires in Canada

NEW JERSEY - Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada has caused air quality alerts to be issued in parts of New Jersey and New York on Sunday. What we know: The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued aCode Orange Air Quality Action Day …

National New Jersey Day date randomly chosen. Here are better dates

National New Jersey Day lands on July 27. If that date doesn’t ring any bells, there’s a reason: it is tied to a for-profit marketing database more than any historical event in the state’s 361-year timeline. New Jersey's colonial-era players ratified …

Hammers are beaten in New Jersey

Manchester United v West Ham United – Premier League Summer Series – MetLife Stadium – Report Manchester United 2-1 West Ham United West Ham United suffered a narrow defeat at the hands of Manchester United in their opening match of the Premier League …

Treasure Trove visits New Jersey and remembers a model of Jerusalem

The New Jersey Shore would not be a place where you would expect to see a model of Jerusalem as an outdoor summer attraction, but this was the case from 1879 to 1951. The model depicted in this postcard mailed in 1923 shows “Whythe’s Model of Jerusalem” …

STORM WATCH: Downpours may cause flooding in New Jersey

The first round of spotty showers has already moved across the state from west to east, as of Sunday at 6 a.m. A few more storms and showers are likely today! These storms could bring gusty winds and flash flooding. With the rounds of rain and associated …

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Humid, stormy Sunday in New Jersey

Here’s what you need to know: A heat advisory is in effect 11 a.m. Monday until 8 p.m. Tuesday. An approaching cold front will bring rounds of storms on Sunday. Overnight: Partly cloudy, warm. Lows near 73. Sunday: Mostly cloudy, still warm and very humid. …