Allison SteeleWhat I DoI cover government, politics, and public health in New Jersey, primarily the South Jersey communities just across the bridge from Philly.(215) 854-4543‘I have to be me’: Camden’s police chief, a native son, marks first year on the jobUnlike his predecessors, Chief Gabriel Rodriguez is from Camden. He hopes that will help him recruit more locals to the force.Allison Steele Dec. 6, 2021Link copied to clipboardN.J. Gov. Phil Murphy’s campaign says his GOP challenger should concede: ‘The race is over’Murphy’s campaign says any comeback for Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli is mathematically impossible.Allison Steele Nov. 8, 2021Link copied to clipboardNew Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy wins second term, turning away strong GOP challenge Despite polls suggesting an easy win for Murphy, Jack Ciattarelli nearly pulled off an upset after a campaign in which he managed to keep some distance from Trump.Allison Steele and Max Marin Nov. 4, 2021Link copied to clipboardNew Jersey hasn’t reelected a Democratic governor in 44 years. Gov. Phil Murphy says he’ll break the curse.Gov. Phil Murphy's reelection would alter a historic pattern of voting out Democrats.Allison Steele Oct. 28, 2021Link copied to clipboardRepublican National Committee chairwoman: ‘Freedom will win’ in Pa. judicial elections next monthRNC Chair Ronna McDaniel, campaigning in Bucks County Tuesday, framed the Nov. 2 elections in Pennsylvania as a prelude to a possible GOP takeover of Congress in next year’s midterm races.Andrew Seidman and Allison Steele Oct. 19, 2021Link copied to clipboard‘South Jersey will be transformed’: Fossil museum coming to Gloucester County in 2023Rowan University's Jean & Ric Edelman museum will feature interactive exhibits, local bones and more.Allison Steele Oct. 9, 2021Link copied to clipboardFDA backs Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for seniors, high-risk; Philadelphia relaxes school closure guidance; cases, hospitalizations still rising in PennsylvaniaAnd, Anthony Fauci says between ages 5 and 11 could become eligible for the vaccine in a “matter of weeks."Rob Tornoe, Maddie Hanna, and Allison Steele Sept. 23, 2021Link copied to clipboardWhat happened in the Pa. and N.J. elections is more complicated than it seemsAn in-depth analysis shows the results were more than just the election-night narrative of a “red wave.”Aseem Shukla, Julia Terruso, and Allison Steele Nov. 16, 2021Link copied to clipboardSteve Sweeney was knocked down by a political ‘tsunami.’ What does it mean for South Jersey?The longest-serving Senate president in the state’s history and the second-most powerful elected official in New Jersey, Sweeney was defeated by a political newcomer who ran a shoestring campaign.Allison Steele, Andrew Seidman, and Jonathan Tamari Nov. 6, 2021Link copied to clipboardDemocrat Phil Murphy narrowly wins reelection as New Jersey governorDemocrat Larry Krasner was reelected as Philly DA, but Republicans had a good night overall.Rob Tornoe, Julia Terruso, Erin McCarthy, Allison Steele, Chris Brennan, Rodrigo Torrejón, Justine McDaniel, Laura McCrystal, Max Marin, Robert Moran, Ximena Conde, and Ellie Rushing Nov. 4, 2021Link copied to clipboardNew Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy still has a sizable lead with less than a week before Election Day, poll showsNew Jersey voters have not reelected a Democratic governor since 1977.Allison Steele Oct. 27, 2021Link copied to clipboardIn their final debate, NJ. Gov. Phil Murphy and Jack Ciattarelli clashed over taxes, Trump, and COVID-19 The debate represented one of Ciattarelli’s best chances to gain ground on incumbent Democrat. And as in the previous debate, the mood was combative.Allison Steele Oct. 13, 2021Link copied to clipboardAbortion, women, and white privilege: New Jersey’s lt. gov. debate covered plenty of groundThe face-off between New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver and Republican challenger Diane Allen — their only debate before the election — was much more civil than last week's gubernatorial debate.Allison Steele Oct. 6, 2021Link copied to clipboardNew Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy still ahead, Jack Ciattarelli gaining support in new pollWhile more voters still trust Murphy to handle the pandemic, Ciattarelli has picked up support from voters concerned with taxes.Allison Steele Sept. 22, 2021Link copied to clipboard‘All votes have been counted’: Steve Sweeney concedes loss in New Jersey Senate raceThe longest-serving Senate president in the state’s history, Sweeney lost reelection to a political newcomer with a shoestring campaign.Allison Steele Nov. 10, 2021Link copied to clipboardN.J. Republican Jack Ciattarelli, governor candidate, asks for patience while all votes are countedGov. Murphy was reelected by a margin that was narrower than many expected, but he was projected the winner on Wednesday.Allison Steele Nov. 4, 2021Link copied to clipboardRepublican Jack Ciattarelli and N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy locked in a tight race From the start, the math was against Ciattarelli: Democratic voters outnumber Republicans by a million and he faced an uphill battle just making his name known to voters.Allison Steele Nov. 3, 2021Link copied to clipboardRepublican Jack Ciattarelli is looking to become N.J. governor by reaching moderates without losing the Trump baseNew Jersey votes Democrat for president but often chooses Republicans to run the state. If Gov. Phil Murphy wins reelection, he would become the first Democrat to do so since 1977.Allison Steele Oct. 27, 2021Link copied to clipboardAfter a day of wrangling, South Philly Columbus statue to stay covered — for now, court rulesA late-night Commonwealth Court decision vacated an earlier decision Saturday by a Common Pleas Court judge to allow the plywood box to be immediately removed from the statue on Marconi Plaza.Jason Laughlin and Allison Steele Oct. 10, 2021Link copied to clipboardUnpaid and unelected, New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy is among the most powerful forces in her husband’s administrationTammy Murphy has been a part of Gov. Phil Murphy’s campaigns, has her own policy goals, and spends her days working to promote her husband’s Democratic agenda with people around the state.Allison Steele Oct. 5, 2021Link copied to clipboardSee more stories
‘I have to be me’: Camden’s police chief, a native son, marks first year on the jobUnlike his predecessors, Chief Gabriel Rodriguez is from Camden. He hopes that will help him recruit more locals to the force.Allison Steele Dec. 6, 2021Link copied to clipboard
‘I have to be me’: Camden’s police chief, a native son, marks first year on the jobUnlike his predecessors, Chief Gabriel Rodriguez is from Camden. He hopes that will help him recruit more locals to the force.Allison Steele Dec. 6, 2021Link copied to clipboard
N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy’s campaign says his GOP challenger should concede: ‘The race is over’Murphy’s campaign says any comeback for Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli is mathematically impossible.Allison Steele Nov. 8, 2021Link copied to clipboard
N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy’s campaign says his GOP challenger should concede: ‘The race is over’Murphy’s campaign says any comeback for Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli is mathematically impossible.Allison Steele Nov. 8, 2021Link copied to clipboard
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy wins second term, turning away strong GOP challenge Despite polls suggesting an easy win for Murphy, Jack Ciattarelli nearly pulled off an upset after a campaign in which he managed to keep some distance from Trump.Allison Steele and Max Marin Nov. 4, 2021Link copied to clipboard
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy wins second term, turning away strong GOP challenge Despite polls suggesting an easy win for Murphy, Jack Ciattarelli nearly pulled off an upset after a campaign in which he managed to keep some distance from Trump.Allison Steele and Max Marin Nov. 4, 2021Link copied to clipboard
New Jersey hasn’t reelected a Democratic governor in 44 years. Gov. Phil Murphy says he’ll break the curse.Gov. Phil Murphy's reelection would alter a historic pattern of voting out Democrats.Allison Steele Oct. 28, 2021Link copied to clipboard
New Jersey hasn’t reelected a Democratic governor in 44 years. Gov. Phil Murphy says he’ll break the curse.Gov. Phil Murphy's reelection would alter a historic pattern of voting out Democrats.Allison Steele Oct. 28, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Republican National Committee chairwoman: ‘Freedom will win’ in Pa. judicial elections next monthRNC Chair Ronna McDaniel, campaigning in Bucks County Tuesday, framed the Nov. 2 elections in Pennsylvania as a prelude to a possible GOP takeover of Congress in next year’s midterm races.Andrew Seidman and Allison Steele Oct. 19, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Republican National Committee chairwoman: ‘Freedom will win’ in Pa. judicial elections next monthRNC Chair Ronna McDaniel, campaigning in Bucks County Tuesday, framed the Nov. 2 elections in Pennsylvania as a prelude to a possible GOP takeover of Congress in next year’s midterm races.Andrew Seidman and Allison Steele Oct. 19, 2021Link copied to clipboard
‘South Jersey will be transformed’: Fossil museum coming to Gloucester County in 2023Rowan University's Jean & Ric Edelman museum will feature interactive exhibits, local bones and more.Allison Steele Oct. 9, 2021Link copied to clipboard
‘South Jersey will be transformed’: Fossil museum coming to Gloucester County in 2023Rowan University's Jean & Ric Edelman museum will feature interactive exhibits, local bones and more.Allison Steele Oct. 9, 2021Link copied to clipboard
FDA backs Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for seniors, high-risk; Philadelphia relaxes school closure guidance; cases, hospitalizations still rising in PennsylvaniaAnd, Anthony Fauci says between ages 5 and 11 could become eligible for the vaccine in a “matter of weeks."Rob Tornoe, Maddie Hanna, and Allison Steele Sept. 23, 2021Link copied to clipboard
FDA backs Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for seniors, high-risk; Philadelphia relaxes school closure guidance; cases, hospitalizations still rising in PennsylvaniaAnd, Anthony Fauci says between ages 5 and 11 could become eligible for the vaccine in a “matter of weeks."Rob Tornoe, Maddie Hanna, and Allison Steele Sept. 23, 2021Link copied to clipboard
What happened in the Pa. and N.J. elections is more complicated than it seemsAn in-depth analysis shows the results were more than just the election-night narrative of a “red wave.”Aseem Shukla, Julia Terruso, and Allison Steele Nov. 16, 2021Link copied to clipboard
What happened in the Pa. and N.J. elections is more complicated than it seemsAn in-depth analysis shows the results were more than just the election-night narrative of a “red wave.”Aseem Shukla, Julia Terruso, and Allison Steele Nov. 16, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Steve Sweeney was knocked down by a political ‘tsunami.’ What does it mean for South Jersey?The longest-serving Senate president in the state’s history and the second-most powerful elected official in New Jersey, Sweeney was defeated by a political newcomer who ran a shoestring campaign.Allison Steele, Andrew Seidman, and Jonathan Tamari Nov. 6, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Steve Sweeney was knocked down by a political ‘tsunami.’ What does it mean for South Jersey?The longest-serving Senate president in the state’s history and the second-most powerful elected official in New Jersey, Sweeney was defeated by a political newcomer who ran a shoestring campaign.Allison Steele, Andrew Seidman, and Jonathan Tamari Nov. 6, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Democrat Phil Murphy narrowly wins reelection as New Jersey governorDemocrat Larry Krasner was reelected as Philly DA, but Republicans had a good night overall.Rob Tornoe, Julia Terruso, Erin McCarthy, Allison Steele, Chris Brennan, Rodrigo Torrejón, Justine McDaniel, Laura McCrystal, Max Marin, Robert Moran, Ximena Conde, and Ellie Rushing Nov. 4, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Democrat Phil Murphy narrowly wins reelection as New Jersey governorDemocrat Larry Krasner was reelected as Philly DA, but Republicans had a good night overall.Rob Tornoe, Julia Terruso, Erin McCarthy, Allison Steele, Chris Brennan, Rodrigo Torrejón, Justine McDaniel, Laura McCrystal, Max Marin, Robert Moran, Ximena Conde, and Ellie Rushing Nov. 4, 2021Link copied to clipboard
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy still has a sizable lead with less than a week before Election Day, poll showsNew Jersey voters have not reelected a Democratic governor since 1977.Allison Steele Oct. 27, 2021Link copied to clipboard
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy still has a sizable lead with less than a week before Election Day, poll showsNew Jersey voters have not reelected a Democratic governor since 1977.Allison Steele Oct. 27, 2021Link copied to clipboard
In their final debate, NJ. Gov. Phil Murphy and Jack Ciattarelli clashed over taxes, Trump, and COVID-19 The debate represented one of Ciattarelli’s best chances to gain ground on incumbent Democrat. And as in the previous debate, the mood was combative.Allison Steele Oct. 13, 2021Link copied to clipboard
In their final debate, NJ. Gov. Phil Murphy and Jack Ciattarelli clashed over taxes, Trump, and COVID-19 The debate represented one of Ciattarelli’s best chances to gain ground on incumbent Democrat. And as in the previous debate, the mood was combative.Allison Steele Oct. 13, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Abortion, women, and white privilege: New Jersey’s lt. gov. debate covered plenty of groundThe face-off between New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver and Republican challenger Diane Allen — their only debate before the election — was much more civil than last week's gubernatorial debate.Allison Steele Oct. 6, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Abortion, women, and white privilege: New Jersey’s lt. gov. debate covered plenty of groundThe face-off between New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver and Republican challenger Diane Allen — their only debate before the election — was much more civil than last week's gubernatorial debate.Allison Steele Oct. 6, 2021Link copied to clipboard
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy still ahead, Jack Ciattarelli gaining support in new pollWhile more voters still trust Murphy to handle the pandemic, Ciattarelli has picked up support from voters concerned with taxes.Allison Steele Sept. 22, 2021Link copied to clipboard
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy still ahead, Jack Ciattarelli gaining support in new pollWhile more voters still trust Murphy to handle the pandemic, Ciattarelli has picked up support from voters concerned with taxes.Allison Steele Sept. 22, 2021Link copied to clipboard
‘All votes have been counted’: Steve Sweeney concedes loss in New Jersey Senate raceThe longest-serving Senate president in the state’s history, Sweeney lost reelection to a political newcomer with a shoestring campaign.Allison Steele Nov. 10, 2021Link copied to clipboard
‘All votes have been counted’: Steve Sweeney concedes loss in New Jersey Senate raceThe longest-serving Senate president in the state’s history, Sweeney lost reelection to a political newcomer with a shoestring campaign.Allison Steele Nov. 10, 2021Link copied to clipboard
N.J. Republican Jack Ciattarelli, governor candidate, asks for patience while all votes are countedGov. Murphy was reelected by a margin that was narrower than many expected, but he was projected the winner on Wednesday.Allison Steele Nov. 4, 2021Link copied to clipboard
N.J. Republican Jack Ciattarelli, governor candidate, asks for patience while all votes are countedGov. Murphy was reelected by a margin that was narrower than many expected, but he was projected the winner on Wednesday.Allison Steele Nov. 4, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Republican Jack Ciattarelli and N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy locked in a tight race From the start, the math was against Ciattarelli: Democratic voters outnumber Republicans by a million and he faced an uphill battle just making his name known to voters.Allison Steele Nov. 3, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Republican Jack Ciattarelli and N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy locked in a tight race From the start, the math was against Ciattarelli: Democratic voters outnumber Republicans by a million and he faced an uphill battle just making his name known to voters.Allison Steele Nov. 3, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Republican Jack Ciattarelli is looking to become N.J. governor by reaching moderates without losing the Trump baseNew Jersey votes Democrat for president but often chooses Republicans to run the state. If Gov. Phil Murphy wins reelection, he would become the first Democrat to do so since 1977.Allison Steele Oct. 27, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Republican Jack Ciattarelli is looking to become N.J. governor by reaching moderates without losing the Trump baseNew Jersey votes Democrat for president but often chooses Republicans to run the state. If Gov. Phil Murphy wins reelection, he would become the first Democrat to do so since 1977.Allison Steele Oct. 27, 2021Link copied to clipboard
After a day of wrangling, South Philly Columbus statue to stay covered — for now, court rulesA late-night Commonwealth Court decision vacated an earlier decision Saturday by a Common Pleas Court judge to allow the plywood box to be immediately removed from the statue on Marconi Plaza.Jason Laughlin and Allison Steele Oct. 10, 2021Link copied to clipboard
After a day of wrangling, South Philly Columbus statue to stay covered — for now, court rulesA late-night Commonwealth Court decision vacated an earlier decision Saturday by a Common Pleas Court judge to allow the plywood box to be immediately removed from the statue on Marconi Plaza.Jason Laughlin and Allison Steele Oct. 10, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Unpaid and unelected, New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy is among the most powerful forces in her husband’s administrationTammy Murphy has been a part of Gov. Phil Murphy’s campaigns, has her own policy goals, and spends her days working to promote her husband’s Democratic agenda with people around the state.Allison Steele Oct. 5, 2021Link copied to clipboard
Unpaid and unelected, New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy is among the most powerful forces in her husband’s administrationTammy Murphy has been a part of Gov. Phil Murphy’s campaigns, has her own policy goals, and spends her days working to promote her husband’s Democratic agenda with people around the state.Allison Steele Oct. 5, 2021Link copied to clipboard