Trump boat parade comes to Philly and cruises down the Delaware River: ‘Today’s about America’

Trump boat parade comes to Philly and cruises down the Delaware River

by Julia Terruso
Several hundred boats formed a flotilla on the waterway between Philadelphia and New Jersey, one of many such parades that have popped up across the country in recent months.
N.J. law replaces expiring federal health tax with state levy

N.J. law replaces expiring federal health tax with state levy

by Associated Press
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation that will impose a tax on state health insurance plans after a federal levy expires and use those funds to reduce costs for residents
N.J. law replaces expiring federal health tax with state levy

N.J. law replaces expiring federal health tax with state levy

by Associated Press
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation that will impose a tax on state health insurance plans after a federal levy expires and use those funds to reduce costs for residents
Trump transition panel agrees to fine over N.J. registration

Trump transition panel agrees to fine over N.J. registration

by Associated Press
New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal says he reached a deal with President Donald Trump’s transition committee stemming from a lawsuit alleging the organization failed to properly register in the state
Trump transition panel agrees to fine over N.J. registration

Trump transition panel agrees to fine over N.J. registration

by Associated Press
New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal says he reached a deal with President Donald Trump’s transition committee stemming from a lawsuit alleging the organization failed to properly register in the state
Burlington County plans to drop freeholder title; pending legislation would make it mandatory

Burlington County plans to drop freeholder title; pending legislation would make it mandatory

by Melanie Burney
“Continuing our work to end systemic racism must be everyone’s objective and eliminating an antiquated title from an era when slavery and racism (were) tolerated is one step we can take right away,” Director Felicia Hopson said in a statement.
Burlington County plans to drop freeholder title; pending legislation would make it mandatory

Burlington County plans to drop freeholder title; pending legislation would make it mandatory

“Continuing our work to end systemic racism must be everyone’s objective and eliminating an antiquated title from an era when slavery and racism (were) tolerated is one step we can take right away,” Director Felicia Hopson said in a statement.
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Public resistance and high costs are canceling pipelines across the country

Public resistance and high costs are canceling pipelines across the country

by Andrew Maykuth
Aggrieved property owners and climate activists have joined forces to rally political and legal opposition to energy infrastructure projects as never before.
Gov. Phil Murphy leads New Jersey push to drop ‘freeholder’ title, rooted in slavery, from local governments

Gov. Phil Murphy leads New Jersey push to drop ‘freeholder’ title, rooted in slavery, from local governments

by Melanie Burney
New Jersey is the only state that still uses the odd, centuries-old title — chosen freeholder — for its elected county government officials. Previous attempts to change it fell short. Most states use commissioner.
Firms that won tax breaks by threatening to leave N.J. were often bluffing, task force concludes

Firms that won tax breaks by threatening to leave N.J. were often bluffing, task force concludes

by Catherine Dunn and Andrew Seidman
A New Jersey task force investigating the state’s multi-billion-dollar tax incentive program issued its final report on Thursday, finding that companies won tax breaks to keep jobs in New Jersey, even when those jobs were not actually at risk of leaving the state.
Amy Kennedy won a battle against George Norcross and the South Jersey Democratic machine. But the war isn’t over.

Amy Kennedy won a battle against George Norcross and the South Jersey machine. But the war isn’t over.

by Andrew Seidman and Allison Steele
New Jersey politicos are wondering whether Amy Kennedy’s win in the 2nd Congressional District was an aberration or a sign of things to come for South Jersey's powerful Democratic machine.
Amy Kennedy topped a powerful South Jersey political machine. But not because she’s a Kennedy.

Amy Kennedy beat a political machine, but her secret was her own family, not her husband’s

by Amy S. Rosenberg
Kennedy’s local family connections in New Jersey were an overlooked ingredient in her upset victory in a Democratic congressional primary election.
Marty Small declares victory in Atlantic City mayoral race

Marty Small declares victory in Atlantic City mayoral race

by Wayne Parry, Associated Press
Atlantic City’s incumbent mayor declared victory Wednesday in a Democratic primary election conducted almost totally by mail amid the coronavirus pandemic, even before all the votes were counted
Former construction executive David Richter will face freshman Democratic Rep. Andy Kim in South Jersey

A former construction executive will face freshman Democratic Rep. Andy Kim in South Jersey

by Andrew Seidman
David Richter emerged as the presumptive winner of a closely watched Republican primary in a South Jersey congressional district and will face freshman Democratic Rep. Andy Kim.
A Kennedy toppled a South Jersey political machine and will now take on party-switching Rep. Jeff Van Drew

A Kennedy toppled a South Jersey political machine and will now take on party-switching Jeff Van Drew

by Amy S. Rosenberg
Amy Kennedy, a South Jersey school teacher who married into a storied American political family, defeated a candidate backed by power broker George E. Norcross III.
Amy Kennedy has emerged as the upset winner in a South Jersey congressional district to face Jeff Van Drew

Amy Kennedy is the upset winner in a South Jersey congressional district

by Amy S. Rosenberg, Andrew Seidman, Jonathan Lai and Allison Steele
Amy Kennedy will face first-term Rep. Jeff Van Drew, the longtime Democrat who drew national attention when he broke with his party over the impeachment of President Donald Trump and became a Republican.
Philly-area law firms received at least $228 million, the most of any industry for coronavirus cash

Philly-area law firms received at least $228 million in PPP funds, the most of any industry. Search to see how much firms got.

by Erin Arvedlund, Jacob Adelman and Chris A. Williams
Did your lawyer or law firm get a PPP loan? Check our database.
The New Jersey primary is Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know.

The New Jersey primary is today. Here’s what you need to know.

by Andrew Seidman and Jonathan Lai
Like other states that expanded the use of mail ballots amid the coronavirus pandemic, most of the voting has likely already happened.
Congress acts to protect the Philly region’s defense plants, giving Lockheed Martin and Boeing a boost
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Congress acts to protect the Philly region’s defense plants, giving Lockheed Martin and Boeing a boost

by Joseph N. DiStefano
The new defense authorization bill includes $136 million for five more Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopter upgrades at the company’s Ridley Park factory, which employs 4,600, making it the Philadelphia area’s largest industrial employer.
A Kennedy, a machine-backed professor, and an insurgent progressive are vying to take on Jeff Van Drew in New Jersey

A Kennedy, a machine-backed professor, and an insurgent progressive are vying to take on Jeff Van Drew in New Jersey

by Amy S. Rosenberg
Jeff Van Drew is a plum target for the victor of a coming Democratic primary: a longtime conservative former Democrat who voted against impeachment, switched parties, and embraced Trump.
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