February 24, 2021 – NEWARK, NJ – NJTV, New Jersey’s public media network, announced that it is changing its name to NJ PBS, effective today. “Public media has a long, proud history in New Jersey,” said General Manager John Servidio. “This rebranding is another step in its evolution. NJ PBS more clearly identifies and ...

February 22, 2021- TRENTON, NJ – NJTV, New Jersey’s public television network, will broadcast live on-air and online coverage of Governor Phil Murphy’s State Budget Address on Tuesday, February 23 at 1pm. Coverage, provided by the network’s news division, NJ Spotlight News, will be anchored by Briana Vannozzi, and include a Republican ...

January 11, 2021 – NEWARK, NJ – NJTV, New Jersey’s public television network, will broadcast and stream live coverage of Governor Phil Murphy’s 2021 State of the State Address on Tuesday, January 12 at 1 p.m. (subject to change). Coverage, provided by NJ Spotlight News, will coincide with the governor’s first ever virtual State of ...

December 22, 2020 – NEWARK, NJ – NJTV, New Jersey’s public television network, announced Ingrid W. Reed has been newly elected Chair of the network’s Community Advisory Board (CAB), effective this month.  She has been a member of the NJTV CAB for seven years.  She assumes the post from the group’s former Chair, Roger B. […]

In September, New Jersey enacted legislation some advocates hail as the strongest environmental justice law in the country.  But details remain elusive.  Join NJ Spotlight News on Tuesday, November 17 at 4pm for a virtual roundtable to explore with experts the path toward implementation of this landmark law. The event will feature remarks by NJ ...

  A one-hour American Cities Rebuilding television special airs Wednesday, November 11 at 8 p.m. on NJTV (check local listings) featuring highlights from the public television virtual conference event.  In October, The WNET Group, NJTV and NJ Spotlight News presented a virtual conference to tackle the tough issues facing today’s U.S. cities ...

October 29, 2020 – NEWARK, NJ –  NJTV, New Jersey’s public television network, announced that its news division, NJ Spotlight News, will provide live election night coverage on November 3 starting at 9 p.m. on NJTV (check local listings) and online platforms.  Broadcasting live from the studio at the Montclair State University School of ...

October 5, 2020 – NEWARK, NJ – NJTV News and NJ Spotlight- both trusted, member-supported, award-winning independent news sources in New Jersey- were brought together in 2019 to create a new, multiplatform approach to local, in-depth journalism in the state. Now a new, singular news brand unites them: NJ Spotlight News. Effective ...

  October 2, 2020 — NEWARK, NJ — NJTV, New Jersey’s public television network, announced a new weekly series dedicated to discussing Garden State business matters, NJ Business Beat with Rhonda Schaffler. It will launch this Saturday, October 3 at 10am on the NJ Spotlight News YouTube Channel.  Moderated by NJTV News Business ...

    UPDATED October 12, 2020 – NEWARK, NJ – The WNET Group, NJTV and NJ Spotlight News will present a special event to tackle the tough issues facing today’s U.S. cities in the wake of COVID-19 and social justice issues: American Cities Rebuilding. This three-day event utilizes broadcast, digital and virtual tools to convene ...