The Cherry Hill Township Council heard but did not respond to resident concerns over the school district's treatment of special education parents at its September 28 meeting. Council advanced on first reading a requirement for annual maintenance reporting for stormwater facilities, aligning with state regulations. They also authorized various financial transactions, including over $23 million in bills and the cancellation of property taxes for disabled veterans.

Merchantville has proposed an ordinance to regulate low-speed electric scooters and bikes, allowing them on streets but not sidewalks. Additionally, an amendment to police department code enables off-duty officers to work for private entities. Both measures will be voted on during the October 12 meeting.

The AI industry is courting the humanities — but it is asking the wrong questions

The Voorhees Township Board of Education appointed Dr. Christopher Heilig as interim assistant superintendent during a transition period, effective Sept. 28, 2023. The board also approved a heat participation policy for student-athlete safety and discussed substitute pay concerns. Additionally, sixth graders presented a Holocaust education initiative, the Butterfly Project.

The Eastern Camden County Regional School District Board of Education discussed the reappointment of Methfessel & Werbel, P.C. as School Solicitor, amid previous voting divisions. They also reviewed privacy policies to protect staff from unauthorized recordings and addressed special education actions. Financial approvals included bills totaling over $1.3 million.

StateBroadcastNews.com supports press freedom, condemning the Trump Administration's ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House. We've signed onto this op-ed that argues for a united front from journalists to deny Trump the media attention he craves, emphasizing that reporting on the White House can continue outside its press room.

The Lindenwold Borough Council has settled a lawsuit brought by resident Alfonso Penna, who was barred from recording council meetings. Following the lawsuit, the council rescinded its restrictive recording policy and agreed to pay $15,000 in legal fees. The policy had faced criticism for violating constitutional rights.

The Voorhees Township Board of Education approved significant financial measures, including a $433,534 allocation for health benefits and a $301,999.99 sale of iPads. They accepted $918,933 in federal IDEA grant funds and canceled several transportation contracts while initiating new bus routes. Four district goals focused on technology integration and performance monitoring were adopted.

The Voorhees Township Board of Education approved significant financial measures, including a $433,534 allocation for health benefits and a $301,999.99 sale of iPads. They accepted $918,933 in federal IDEA grant funds and canceled several transportation contracts while initiating new bus routes. Four district goals focused on technology integration and performance monitoring were adopted.

The Voorhees Township Board of Education approved significant financial measures, including a $433,534 allocation for health benefits and a $301,999.99 sale of iPads. They accepted $918,933 in federal IDEA grant funds and canceled several transportation contracts while initiating new bus routes. Four district goals focused on technology integration and performance monitoring were adopted.

The latest episode of the "Pony Tales" podcast hosted by Stone Pony DJ Lee Mrowicki, is now available. Lee's guest on this episode is the legendary E Street Band drummer Max Weinberg, who will be brin...

Samuel Tunick, who faces a felony charge for deleting his phone’s data during an airport customs search, called the government’s peering into people’s private lives “creepy.”

Asked whether the deployment of the Abraham Lincoln had gone on too long, the president said its deployment had lasted “not nearly long enough.”

We should be up nights too.

The Executive Branch of Bed Bath & Beyond.

The large number of cases suggests that excrement entered the food system on a “surprising scale.”

On top of everything else, the president is inept.

New Jersey American Water seeks a 12 percent rate increase for its services, aided by two bills to enhance low-income customer enrollment in discount programs. In this audio interview, Larry Levine of the Natural Resources Defense Council highlights a significant rise in shutoffs, with NJ American Water experiencing an 106% increase, raising concerns about water affordability and accessibility.

Family members of detainees at migrant jail Delaney Hall say they’ve been unable to visit their loved ones nearly a week after inmates said they launched a hunger strike to protest conditions. Read mo...

Family members of detainees at migrant jail Delaney Hall say they’ve been unable to visit their loved ones nearly a week after inmates said they launched a hunger strike to protest conditions. Read more about the protests in this story from our content partner New Jersey Monitor,, and look at a photo gallery and video report by our other content partner, New Jersey News Wire.

In New Jersey, businesses lose $2.28 billion annually due to childcare disruptions, particularly affecting essential workers. SBN News Director Steve Lubetkin chatted with MomsFirst COO Molly Day about the study and its recommendations.

MOUNT LAUREL, NJ (SBN) — Visitors to the Paulsdale birthplace of American suffragist and women's rights advocate Alice Stokes Paul get a broad understanding of the Quaker upbringing that led this "Jersey Girl" to become the preeminent leader of the movement that led to the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution that granted women the right to vote.

The article discusses the evolution of digital fraud, particularly in the context of advancing AI technologies. It highlights how criminals exploit AI to create sophisticated schemes, such as fake receipts and manipulated invoices. Companies need to adapt by utilizing tools like those from AppZen, which specifically target AI-enabled fraud detection.

and he verbally abused another woman reporter

Spring brings families together, and Israeli wines connect them to the land's spiritual traditions. In this episode of SBN Newsmakers, Steve Lubetkin chats with Josh Weinstein, founder of the Israeli Wine Producers Association.

The American Lung Association's 27th annual "State of the Air" report reveals that nearly half of U.S. children breathe unhealthy air, with over 706,882 affected in New Jersey. The report highlights worsening smog and selective improvements in particle pollution, as discussed by Michael Seilback in a radio interview.

The Trump administration plans to convert a shipping warehouse in Williamsport, Maryland, into an immigrant detention center with a capacity of 1,500 people. Local residents are protesting the lack of transparency and potential human rights violations, emphasizing the facility's inadequate resources and its significant impact on the small community.

SBN's report on a diversity program in firearms training received third place in the Delaware Press Association's 2025 Communications Contest. The program, held at WeShoot in Lakewood, NJ, encourages participation from diverse groups, especially communities of color, amidst disparities in firearm permit approvals.

Donald Trump sought to reassure Americans, especially those on Wall Street, that his war is going great and everything will be fine. We don't think they are buying the president's bill of goods this t...

The Cherry Hill board of education has sued to block OPRA requests from journalist Ben Shore regarding the board's legal expenses and meeting recordings.

Thousands gathered in Camden, NJ, for the third "No Kings" protest against Donald Trump's administration. Activists chanted slogans promoting democracy, enjoyed music, and engaged with various activis...

Thousands gathered in Camden, NJ, for the third "No Kings" protest against Donald Trump's administration. Activists chanted slogans promoting democracy, enjoyed music, and engaged with various activist groups. SBN's Steve Lubetkin filed a video report from the rally.

Residents of Archbald, Pennsylvania, are grappling with the effects of a data center boom, as six new campuses are set to occupy substantial land near schools and homes. Public concern revolves around potential health risks, environmental impacts, and inadequate zoning regulations, amidst an industry rush contributing very few local jobs.

Two weeks into the war with Iran, President Donald Trump has increasingly been knocked back on his political heels.

Two weeks into the war with Iran, President Donald Trump has increasingly been knocked back on his political heels.

Concerns over rising electricity costs and data center environmental impacts have prompted officials in at least 11 states to propose temporary bans on new facilities. As Stateline reporter Madyson Fitzgerald writes, while some measures seek indefinite moratoriums, others request studies on data center effects. Local communities have also enacted bans, but challenges remain in state legislatures.

Governor Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey is set to present her first budget, emphasizing fiscal restraint amid a projected $3 billion revenue shortfall. NJ Spotlight News's John Reitmeyer explains how the budget aims to restore structural balance while addressing affordability issues, public education funding, and mass transit needs. Legislative spending add-ons remain a concern for Sherrill’s administration.

Roxbury officials are collaborating with the state attorney general to oppose a proposed immigrant detention center, aiming to explore legal avenues, including a lawsuit. The backlash follows the Trump administration's plan to detain 1,500 people in a newly acquired warehouse, reflecting widespread resistance against increased ICE activity and detention facilities in New Jersey.