Joe Hernandez covers South Jersey for WHYY.
He previously worked at WNYC, as a producer on the local news desk and at The Takeaway, WNYC and PRI's morning drive show. His work has appeared on NPR, the Columbia Journalism Review, and NJ Spotlight.
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France sees a jump in bedbugs, as Paris prepares to host the Olympics next year
Sunday, October 01, 2023
"No one is safe," Paris first deputy mayor Emmanuel Grégoire said in a tweet on Friday.
GOP wants Rep. Jamaal Bowman punished after he triggered a fire alarm on Saturday
Sunday, October 01, 2023
The New York Democrat says a mistake occurred as he was rushing to get to a vote, but Republicans have suggested Bowman was trying to delay the proceedings.
A woman is suing McDonald's after being burned by hot coffee. It's not the first time
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Mable Childress, 85, suffered burns after McDonald's coffee spilled on her in June. Her experience is similar to the famous case of Stella Liebeck, who also sued the fast-food giant.
Dozens of people arrested in Philadelphia after stores are ransacked across the city
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Dramatic scenes of large-group smash-and-grabs have been documented across the U.S. in recent years, but it's unclear whether such crimes are actually increasing.
This week's harvest moon will be the last supermoon of the year
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
A supermoon occurs when the moon is closest to Earth along its elliptical orbit, which means it can appear larger and brighter to viewers. The last one of the year will be visible Thursday and Friday.
An annular solar eclipse is coming to parts of the U.S. in October
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Residents from Oregon to Texas may be able to glimpse the annular eclipse, when the moon is deep in its orbit and passes in front of the sun, creating a black circle on the star.
Irish gymnastics group apologizes after a Black girl was skipped at a medal ceremony
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Gymnastics Ireland has apologized for the incident. But the girl's mother says the group hasn't done enough. Video shows an official giving medals to a line of girls except the only Black participant.
Tigst Assefa smashes the women's marathon record by more than 2 minutes
Sunday, September 24, 2023
The 26-year-old Ethiopian crossed the finish line at the Brandenburg Gate with a time of 2:11:53.
Having a hard time finding Clorox wipes? Blame it on a cyberattack
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
The Clorox Co. — which also includes brands such as Pine-Sol, Brita, Glad and Burt's Bees — says it's operating at a "lower rate of processing" after an August hack on its IT infrastructure.
Fed-up consumers are increasingly going after food companies for misleading claims
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
This week a federal judge in Manhattan allowed a case to move forward against Starbucks over claims its fruit-based drinks were lacking fruit.
A black bear on a tree in Walt Disney World temporarily shut down parts of the park
Monday, September 18, 2023
Officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission captured an adult, female bear and say they will relocate her outside the theme park.
Generac is recalling around 64,000 generators that pose a fire and burn hazard
Monday, September 18, 2023
At least three incidents involving the recalled generators left people with severe burns. Generac is offering a free repair kit to consumers.
Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner under fire for comments on female, Black rockers
Sunday, September 17, 2023
The notable music journalist has been removed from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, the organization announced.
How Lehman's collapse 15 years ago changed the U.S. mortgage industry
Friday, September 15, 2023
The global financial crisis of 2008 ushered in a new era of consumer protection, but the future of the housing market is uncertain.
Australia weighs cat curfews and neutering requirements to rein in feral felines
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Tanya Plibersek, Australia's Minister for the Environment and Water, declared "war" on feral cats officials say harm other species and carry disease. Critics say the feline threat is overblown.
Pennsylvania police say an escaped killer has stolen a van and shaved his facial hair
Sunday, September 10, 2023
Police say Danelo Cavalcante, 34, was spotted on a doorbell camera in Phoenixville, about a 40-minute drive from where he had previously been seen.
The share of U.S. drug overdose deaths caused by fake prescription pills is growing
Wednesday, September 06, 2023
The share of overdose deaths involving counterfeit pills doubled between 2019 and 2021, according to the CDC. Victims were often younger, Hispanic and had misused prescription drugs in the past.
Chinese construction workers accused of plowing a hole through the Great Wall
Tuesday, September 05, 2023
The pair, who were working on a local construction project, drove an excavator through a portion of the wall. They have been charged with destroying a cultural relic, China Daily reported.
Shipwreck hunters discover a schooner's 142-year-old remains in Lake Michigan
Monday, September 04, 2023
Built in 1867, the Trinidad was plagued with structural issues and sank nearly a century and a half ago. Historians intend to nominate it for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places.
More than 85,000 highchairs that pose a fall risk are being recalled
Sunday, September 03, 2023
Bolts used to secure the seats of certain Tomy Boon Flair & Flair Elite highchairs can come loose, allowing the seat to detach from its base.
