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Another person dies in ICE custody in Newark
Jean Wilson Brutus died at University Hospital one day after he was detained by ICE officials.
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NJ Nursing Home Owners Owe $124M After Medicaid Fraud Investigation Finds Neglect
NJ probe alleges nursing home owners diverted $92M in Medicaid funds as patients suffered neglect and abuse.
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New York Cosmos Return To Classic Green Ahead Of Hinchliffe Stadium Debut
The New York Cosmos reveal their 2026 green jersey ahead of their USL League One season at Hinchliffe Stadium.
In Newark, New Program Gives Young Residents Power Over Sustainability Projects
Young Newark residents will now directly shape how their city invests in environmental and community sustainability projects through a new…
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Can ‘The Love Language of Coffee’ Save Us?
Journalists explore how to thrive in the influencer era, using authenticity, niche audiences, and social media to build trust and reach new readers.
What ‘The Movement’ Can Teach Journalists
Civil rights veterans urge journalists to define the truth and resist erasure amid rising attacks on democracy and racial equity under Trump.
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BLACK BUSINESSES
East Coast Calligraphy: Turning A Love Of Handwriting Into A Thriving Business
East Coast Calligraphy founder Michele Bates transforms a lifelong love of handwriting into a thriving Black-owned creative business, offering custom calligraphy and inspiring a new generation of artists.
Report Finds Most Black And Latino Students Attend Underfunded Schools In NJ
A new report says most Black and Latino students in New Jersey attend underfunded schools and calls for major funding reforms.
Hunger Free Breaking Barriers To End Food Insecurity In Hudson County
Hunger Free, founded by Stephanie Glover Wilson, has grown from a Bayonne pantry to a Hudson County lifeline, delivering food and dignity to families in need.
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News
NJ Health Insurance Deadline: Enroll By Dec. 31 For Jan. 1 Coverage
NJ residents must enroll in health insurance through Get Covered NJ by Dec. 31, 2025, for coverage starting Jan. 1, 2026.
Politics
Open Letter To Mayor-Elect Mamdani To Restore NYC’s Commitment To Community And Ethnic Media
Ethnic and community media call on Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to restore and enforce NYC’s Local Law 83 advertising mandate.
Business & Finance
Meet Roxanne Brown, The First African American And The First Woman President Of The United Steelworkers
Roxanne Brown, poised to lead the United Steelworkers, discusses her historic rise, the union’s diversity, and her vision for workers.
Sports
When The Game Bets Back: How Gambling Is Changing The Game
Gambling is reshaping sports, threatening athletes’ integrity, fueling risky behavior, and sending the wrong message to the next generation.
Education
NJ Charter School Students Are 71% More Likely To Read At Grade Level Than District Peers
NJ charter school students are making strong gains in reading, closing the literacy gap, and often exceeding state averages.
Health
NJ Faces $3.6B Medicaid Cut, 350K Risk Losing Health Coverage Under New Bill
Proposed federal cuts to Medicaid and SNAP could put health care and food access at risk for hundreds of thousands of New Jersey residents.
Arts & Culture
Bloom How You Must: Black Women’s Self-Care Guide Rooted in Ancestral Healing
“Bloom How You Must” by Tara Pringle Jefferson is a self-care guide for Black women, blending wellness tips with generational healing.
Perspectives
Camden’s School Takeover: How State Control Stripped Democratic Power From Residents
State control of Camden schools has stripped residents of democratic power while accelerating closures and charter expansion.