New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has appointed his former chief of staff George Helmy to serve the remainder of Sen. Bob Menendez’s term, he announced on Friday. Menendez said he will resign later this month following his conviction on federal bribery charges. KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has more.

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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has appointed his former chief of staff George Helmy to serve the remainder of Sen. Bob Menendez’s term, he announced on Friday. Menendez said he will resign later this month following his conviction on federal bribery charges. KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has more.
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Gov. Murphy appoints his former chief of staff to serve remainder of Menendez’s Senate term

Funding cuts and downsizing over the years have reduced the ranks of Philadelphia school librarians to only a handful. But the school district is hoping to change that with a Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian grant. We get the story from KYW education reporter Mike DeNardo.





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Funding cuts and downsizing over the years have reduced the ranks of Philadelphia school librarians to only a handful. But the school district is hoping to change that with a <a href="https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/laura-bush-21st-century-librarian-program">Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian grant</a>. We get the story from KYW education reporter Mike DeNardo.
 
 
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‘A first step, but a significant step’: Grant to help restore libraries in Philly schools

One of two men charged in a May 2023 crash on Bethlehem Pike in Hatfield pleads guilty to killing a 62-year-old woman and seriously injuring her husband. KYW Newsradio Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports. (Photo: Montgomery County District Attorney's Office)

One of two men charged in a May 2023 crash on Bethlehem Pike in Hatfield pleads guilty to killing a 62-year-old woman and seriously injuring her husband. KYW Newsradio Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports. (Photo: Montgomery County District Attorney's Office)

Driver pleads guilty to Hatfield high-speed crash that killed 62-year-old woman

Letters will soon go out to renters and homeowners in New Jersey with updated instructions on applying for the ANCHOR property tax rebate program. Details from KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty.

Letters will soon go out to renters and homeowners in New Jersey with updated instructions on applying for the ANCHOR property tax rebate program. Details from KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty.

Gov. Murphy appoints his former chief of staff to serve remainder of Menendez’s Senate term

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