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ScienceMay 28, 2025

US peregrine falcons adapt well to city living as their coastal cousins struggle with bird flu

High above the bustle of cities across the country, the fastest birds on the planet are making nests, hatching young and snagging birds from the sky for meals

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BusinessJan 27, 2023

Town where child cancer rose blasts deal over polluted site

A proposed settlement between New Jersey and the current owner of a notoriously polluted industrial site is drawing fire from residents of Toms River, where memories of children getting cancer at elevated rates are still a fresh source of pain

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Climate and environmentDec 2, 2022

Coal-fired plant imploded in New Jersey for battery array

A former coal-fired power plant in New Jersey was imploded Friday, and its owners announced plans for a new $1 billion venture on the site, where batteries will be deployed to store power from clean energy sources including wind and solar

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Government and politicsOct 13, 2022

Amid rising seas, Atlantic City has no plans for retreat

The iconic getaway town of Atlantic City is known to some people for its casinos, others for its amusement park and boardwalk

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Climate and environmentAug 2, 2022

World's toughest turtle? Survivor among 8 returned to ocean

If what doesn’t kill you truly makes you stronger, then Titan is the strongest turtle in the ocean

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LifestyleAug 2, 2022

Hessian remains unearthed at Revolutionary War battle site

Researchers believe they have uncovered at a battle site in New Jersey the remains of as many as 12 Hessian soldiers who fought during the Revolutionary War

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Climate and environmentJun 8, 2022

Happy together: Orphaned turtles and kids who set them free

The circle of life was on vivid display Wednesday at the Jersey Shore in a way that even the youngest children could understand

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ScienceApr 5, 2022

Peacock stars Banks, Lee and Edert enter transfer portal

Three of the stars of Saint Peter’s remarkable run to the Elite Eight have put their names in the transfer portal following coach Shaheen Holloway’s departure for Seton Hall

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ScienceMar 16, 2022

NJ to study environmental impacts of offshore wind projects

New Jersey officials will commission studies on the environmental impact of offshore wind energy projects