New Jersey saw a mostly dry summer with several memorable weather events

Hey, New Jersey residents - were you outside this summer? It was a scorcher across the Garden State. We logged four 100-degree days and over a month’s worth of 90-degree heat. Early in the season, a brutal heat wave pushed some heat indices up...

New Jersey ocean acidification action plan

New Jersey ocean acidification action plan Published 3 October 2025 Science Leave a Comment The NJDEP created an Ocean Acidification Action Plan to address ocean and coastal acidification. Left unchecked, this global issue will negatively impact...

PFAS Contamination in New Jersey: Key Insights for Water Professionals

Mobility and leachability While most soil samples exhibited low leaching potential, meaning concentrations were below site-specific remediation standards for migration to groundwater, distribution coefficient (Kd) values suggest that compounds...

‘Mobster tactics’: Delaware and New Jersey Democrats blast Trump officials for using shutdown to slash clean energy funding

What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Let us know. Rutgers University Professor Dunbar Birnie and Assistant Professor Ethan Schoolman have been growing tomatoes, Sicilian eggplant and...

When could northern lights again be visible from New Jersey?

It was about one year ago when the northern lights dazzled the sky in North Jersey creating a beautiful display with shades of purple in the atmosphere. On Oct. 10, 2024, geomagnetic storms were in the space forecast that created the northern...

As Goes New Jersey?; 30 Issues in 30 Days: New Jersey Transit; The Trump Admin and LGBTQ New Yorkers; NYC's Forests

Coming up on today's show: Russell Berman, a staff writer at The Atlantic talks about the New Jersey governor's race and its national bellwether status, plus the latest shutdown news. Larry Higgs, commuting and transport reporter at NJ Advance...

The State of New Jersey Awards CGI Inc. (GIB) a 10-Year Contract to Continue Building and Maintaining Its State Integrated Recovery Operations Management Systems (SIROMS)

With significant upside potential, CGI Inc. (NYSE:GIB) secures a spot on our list of the 12 Best Widow and Orphan Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. The State of New Jersey Awards CGI Inc. (GIB) a 10-Year Contract to Continue Building and...

This is why New Jersey can’t afford to wait on Medicaid reform 

New Jersey spends over $6 billion annually on Medicaid, with another $13 billion coming from the federal government. Roughly 2 million residents — 1 in 5 people — are enrolled in the state’s Medicaid program, NJ FamilyCare, which covers 30% of all...

NJDEP commissioner talks environmental policy at TCNJ

By Haley Mejias Correspondant Shawn LaTourette, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s commissioner, spoke to students, faculty and staff about current environmental issues at the College’s R. Barbara Gitenstein Library Auditorium...

MBI Celebrates 35 Years of Excellence in Government Affairs and Public Affairs in New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ – OCTOBER 2, 2025 – MBI, one of New Jersey’s leading government affairs and public affairs firms, is proud to announce the celebration of its 35th anniversary. Since its founding in 1990, MBI has built a reputation as a trusted...

New SANYNJ Study Shows Port Industry of New York and New Jersey Supports Over 580,000 Jobs, $18.1 Billion in Tax Revenue

Port Industry Supports Over 580,000 Jobs, $18.1 Billion in Tax Revenue October 2, 2025 ― Edison, NJ ― The Port Industry of New York and New Jersey supported nearly 580,000 jobs, accounted for nearly $18.1 billion in tax revenue, and was...

Trump administration cuts clean energy projects in Delaware and New Jersey as blue states targeted

The Department of Energy is canceling hundreds of clean energy projects in Democratic-led states, including in New Jersey and Delaware, as President Donald Trump’s administration uses the government shutdown to make additional federal workforce...

RIA news: Perigon acquires New Jersey firms managing $1.6B, Savant expands in Chicagoland

Firms announce acquisitions to expand geographical reach, capabilities. Perigon Wealth Management and Savant Wealth Management have announced acquisitions to expand their respective reach and capabilities. At Perigon, there is a duo of...

Feds slash $550M in Colorado climate funds

Colorado will lose $550 million in funding to research climate change, part of $7.56 billion in cuts announced Thursday by the U.S. Department of Energy, with the largest reduction at Colorado State University. CSU will lose a $326 million grant...

NJ weather: Warming up this weekend, four more days of sunshine

After the coolest day of the season (so far) Thursday, in the 60s, now New Jersey's next warmup is on. Along with some passing clouds, we will once again see plenty of sunshine and blue sky Friday. It will be seasonable, comfortable and dry with...

Norcross, New Jersey Democrats, Condemn Inhumane Conditions for Visitors at Delaney Hall Detention Center 

Norcross, New Jersey Democrats, Condemn Inhumane Conditions for Visitors at Delaney Hall Detention Center WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) led a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Chief...

21 venture capital, private equity firms shaping New Jersey

NJBIZ Leads & Data Center recently released the latest compilation of venture capital and private equity firms in New Jersey. The list includes 21 companies, with beginnings spanning from 1984 to 2020. The Telmarc Group is the oldest, founded in...

N.J. weather: Ideal fall weekend ahead with sun, warmer than normal temps

New Jersey residents can expect a pleasant weekend with abundant sunshine and temperatures climbing into the upper 70s and low 80s. High pressure will dominate the region through Monday, delivering mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures. Daytime...

Global nonprofit volunteers from New Jersey participate in cleanliness drive 

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — On Sunday, Sept. 28, New Jersey state residents joined hands as dedicated volunteers of the global non-profit organization Dr. Shri Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratishthan, undertaking a Adopt-A-Park cleanup drive in collaboration...

Nine New Jersey Towns Just Got a Bad Rap, Here’s Why

I’ll admit it, I love New Jersey. From our beautiful Shore towns to our amazing food, I truly enjoy living here. But every now and then, a list comes out that makes you stop and say, Wait…really? That’s exactly what happened when Herald Weekly...