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  • NewsWorks would like to congratulate all of this year's Rutgers University graduates. You are the school's biggest graduation class ever. School officials say the class of 2013 included an estimated 14,302 graduates from the university's Camden, New Brunswick-Piscataway, and Newark campuses. Rutgers–Camden held four commencement ceremonies at the Susquehanna Bank Center. 9 a.m.: S...  More »

     
  • When Superstorm Sandy damaged the beaches in the Delaware River bay, it left horseshoe crabs without a place to nest. The loss of spawning grounds dramatically worsened the plight of an endangered shorebird which depends on horseshoe crab eggs for its survival during spring migration.  More »

     
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  • Restaurant workers often complain that their employers skim some money off of the tips they make. A fired former manager at Chickie's Pete's alleges the sports bar chain did just that -- and says it cost her job.  More »

     
  • Gasoline prices have edged higher recently, but an industry analyst expects they'll hold steady for a while.  More »

     
  • Kick off the beach season with NewsWorks Tonight as we broadcast live from Ocean City, N.J.! In this popular program's first-ever remote broadcast, host Dave Heller and our team of knowledgeable reporters will highlight the Jersey Shore's rebuilding efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. The program will also touch on other issues relevant to the Philadelphia region. EVENT DETAILS...  More »

     
  • Four major transit agencies in New York and New Jersey will receive $3.7 billion in federal aid to repair damage from Superstorm Sandy. The money also will help protect the region's trains, buses and subways from future storms. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the additional disaster relief funds on Thursday.  More »

     
  • Beaches from Sea Bright to Manasquan are being restored at a coast of $100 million, the biggest beach restoration project in the nation right now. The goal is to protect roads, home and infrastructure from storm damage. But not everybody is happy with the project.  More »

     
  • This list is a starting point and a partial guide to what's open, what’s not and what to expect at the Jersey Shore this summer. Please add to it by posting information in the comments.  More »

     
  • For businesses in Ocean City and other Jersey Shore towns that were spared the worst of Superstorm Sandy, the challenge leading into the summer season has been more than renovating or rebuilding.  More »

     

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Rutgers University graduates its largest class (Photos)
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May 25 - NewsWorks Staff

NewsWorks would like to congratulate all of this year's Rutgers University graduates. You are the school's biggest graduation class ever. School officials say the class of 2013 included an estimated 14,302 graduates from the university's More »

After Sandy, a race against time to save an endangered shorebird
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May 25 - Jana Shea for NewsWorks

When Superstorm Sandy damaged the beaches in the Delaware River bay, it left horseshoe crabs without a place to nest. The loss of spawning grounds dramatically worsened the plight of an endangered shorebird which depends More »

Wilmington’s mayor calls for special council session over budget, council says no
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May 25 - John Mussoni

Wilmington Mayor Dennis Williams wants city council to meet Tuesday to deal with the budget impasse. Council says that’s not going to happen.  More »

Review: 'Spring Awakening' awake yet groggy
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May 24 - Howard Shapiro