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Dignity for all - that’s the goal behind a growing movement to rethink how communities help people facing hunger and homelessness. Across the region, more food pantries are shifting away from pre-packed bags and toward “consumer-choice” models that allow families to choose the food and essentials that best fit their needs. In Hoboken, local and county leaders are now investing millions into expanding that approach. Brianne Hailey Killeen reports.

Millions of Americans are preparing to take flight for the Memorial Day holiday this weekend - and airports across the tristate region are bracing for one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey says more than 2.1 million passengers are expected to move through area airports over the five-day holiday stretch - potentially breaking last year’s record-setting numbers. Brianne Hailey Killeen reports.

As we’re in the thick of commencement ceremonies for scores of colleges and universities throughout the region, it’s all about caps and gowns this week for thousands of college seniors - and from graduation trips with friends to landing full-time jobs and moving to new cities, students are balancing celebration with the reality of stepping into the working world. Brianne Hailey Killeen has more from Rutgers University.

The FIFA World Cup is scheduled to be in New Jersey beginning next month and with just weeks to go before the major event arrives in the region, transportation leaders are laying out how they plan to move hundreds of thousands of fans to and from MetLife Stadium. Officials say preparation is already underway to handle the crowds expected for the eight tournament matches - including the World Cup Final. Brianne Hailey Killeen reports.

With higher gas prices showing up in the cost of riding the NY Waterway ferry, what does the far hike mean for commuters? Brianne Hailey Killeen has more on week 1 of this temporary surcharge affecting commuters and tourists.

A major milestone for one New Jersey zoo - after weeks of specialized veterinary care, two newborn capybaras are now healthy enough to soon make their public debut. And before visitors meet the twin pups later this month, the zoo is turning to the public for help choosing their names. Brianne Hailey Killeen reports.

A fast-moving trend on our roads is now driving a fast-changing set of laws - Across New Jersey and the broader region, e-bikes are growing in popularity - but so are concerns over speed, safety and who should be allowed to ride them. Lawmakers have already raised the minimum riding age, towns are restricting where e-bikes can go and in just weeks, strict new statewide rules.

Two deadly shootings in less than a month for one New Jersey city - A violent Mother’s Day weekend in Paterson continues to put a spotlight on gun violence this morning. Two people were killed and four others injured after gunfire erupted on a residential block - leaving behind devastated families and what many describe as a chaotic crime scene. Now, residents are expressing their concerns about gun violence in the city. Brianne Hailey Killeen reports.

With the FIFA World Cup expected to bring millions of visitors to the region in just a few weeks, officials in New Jersey say now is the time to make sure the Garden State leverages the global spotlight as legislators unveil a new federal push aimed at boosting tourism and helping local businesses ahead of the international event. Brianne Hailey Killeen reports.

A landmark drug and weapons bust announced this week in New Jersey has put the brakes on millions of potentially deadly doses of fentanyl from hitting communities across the region. Officials say the operation uncovered large-scale quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine and crack cocaine as well as firearms stored inside a garage in Clifton.