
New Jersey’s Public Television Network Rebrands from NJTV to NJ PBS
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 ...

NJTV to Broadcast and Stream Governor’s Budget Address on Tuesday
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 ...
NJTV to Broadcast and Stream Live Coverage of Governor’s State of the State Address this Tuesday at 1 p.m.
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 ...
NJTV ANNOUNCES INGRID W. REED AS NEW CHAIR OF ITS COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD
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. […]

NJ Spotlight News hosts roundtable discussion about environmental justice featuring remarks by Gov. Murphy and Sen. Booker on Tuesday, November 17 at 4pm
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 ...

American Cities Rebuilding Broadcast Special Airs Wednesday, November 11 at 8 p.m. on NJTV
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 ...

NJ SPOTLIGHT NEWS PROVIDES LIVE NJ DECIDES 2020: ELECTION NIGHT COVERAGE ON NOVEMBER 3 BEGINNING AT 9PM ON NJTV
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 ...

NJTV NEWS AND NJ SPOTLIGHT COMBINE NEWS TEAMS AND REBRAND AS NJ SPOTLIGHT NEWS BEGINNING OCTOBER 5
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 ...

NEW NJTV YOUTUBE SERIES, NJ BUSINESS BEAT WITH RHONDA SCHAFFLER, FOCUSES ON NEW JERSEY’S BUSINESS SECTOR BEGINNING OCT. 3
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 ...

THE WNET GROUP ANNOUNCES A NEW MULTIPLATFORM CONFERENCE EVENT: AMERICAN CITIES REBUILDING OCTOBER 14-16
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 ...