New Jersey’s reputation for messy politics hit a whole new level this year, with several massive stories that could reshape the state’s political landscape. KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty asked a political analyst about what happens next.





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New Jersey’s reputation for messy politics hit a whole new level this year, with several massive stories that could reshape the state’s political landscape. KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty asked a political analyst about what happens next.
 
 
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There have been a number of public events ruined by unruly teenagers already this year, and some New Jersey lawmakers have introduced a package of bills to crack down on bad behavior. KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has more.

There have been a number of public events ruined by unruly teenagers already this year, and some New Jersey lawmakers have introduced a package of bills to crack down on bad behavior. KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has more.

New Jersey lawmakers introduce package of bills that would enforce harsher penalties for unruly teens — and their parents

A woman is in the hospital recovering from two gunshot wounds after she was shot in West Philadelphia Thursday night, near 53rd Street and Wyalusing Avenue. It happened around 11:30 p.m. Police said she heard gunfire and then realized she had been hit twice in her left arm.

The 23-year-old woman flagged down a passing car, and the driver rushed her to the hospital. She's in stable condition.

Police found more than 50 spent shell casings in the area. They think she was hit by stray bullets from a gun battle. Nearby cars were also hit. So far, there is no description of the shooter or shooters.

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A woman is in the hospital recovering from two gunshot wounds after she was shot in West Philadelphia Thursday night, near 53rd Street and Wyalusing Avenue. It happened around 11:30 p.m. Police said she heard gunfire and then realized she had been hit twice in her left arm.
The 23-year-old woman flagged down a passing car, and the driver rushed her to the hospital. She's in stable condition.
Police found more than 50 spent shell casings in the area. They think she was hit by stray bullets from a gun battle. Nearby cars were also hit. So far, there is no description of the shooter or shooters.
(Photo credit: Getty Images)

23-year-old woman hit by stray gunfire in West Philadelphia

Bam Margera has pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in court in Chester County. The plea deal ends a saga that began last year when the "Jackass" star was charged with assaulting his brother at their home in West Chester.

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Bam Margera has pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in court in Chester County. The plea deal ends a saga that began last year when the "Jackass" star was charged with assaulting his brother at their home in West Chester.
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A look at the political stories grabbing NJ headlines this year

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