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The Honeymoon is Over
Gov. Sherrill’s use of state police at Delaney Hall exposes the hollow promise of Blue No Matter Who liberalism
Camden’s First Female Fire Captain Hangs Up Her Gear After 22 Years
The first woman to reach captain rank in Camden’s fire department retires after a career that changed the culture
Is It Ever Too Late To Join The Right Side?
Camden’s Political Officials Finally Call for EMR’s Ouster as its Fire Suppression System Goes Up In Smoke
‘Black Box’: Trump Administration Moves To Wipe Out ICE Watchdog
Visits by independent offices and members of Congress provide a window to detainment conditions that immigrants call torture
NJ Sues Newark Migrant Jail Owners Over Blocked Health Inspections
Health officials were denied a full inspection last week
Advocates Sounded The Alarm Over Delaney Hall For Over One Year
Prom Price Shock In Essex County
From dresses and tuxedos to limos and glam appointments, Essex County students and families say prom season is becoming one of the most expensive parts of senior year.
NJ Lawmakers Advance Bill To Make Basic Emergency Services ‘Essential’
Lawmakers advanced a bill that would require NJ towns to provide basic EMS services, same as police and firefighting
Bergen County’s No-Retail-On-Sundays Blue Laws Face Test In Court
Pro- And Anti-ICE Groups Face Off Outside Delaney Hall On Day 9 Of Protests
NJ Experts Warn Of Health Risks At The 2026 FIFA World Cup
Health experts are urging FIFA World Cup attendees to protect themselves from severe weather and infectious diseases this summer.
What’s Missing From The Delaney Hall Story
From spoiled food to tear gas, what’s unfolding inside Newark’s Delaney Hall has been building for nearly a year.
Should ICE Be Abolished? Democrats In 12th District House Race Chime In
Twelve Democrats are vying on June 2 for the party’s nod to succeed a retiring Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman in the 12th Congressional District.
Sherrill Targets Data Centers’ Potential To Do Good For Communities
Supplying own power sources and providing for local needs are included in plan to regulate booming industry
Camden Graduates Earn Building Trades Certificates — And A Fresh Start
A ten-week course run by New Beginnings and the Ideal Institute of Technology — and employers who hire graduates can recoup up to $10,000
Sen. Andy Kim Seeks Changes After Delaney Hall Melee
Sen. Andy Kim said he’s focused on improving the conditions at Newark migrant jail Delaney Hall after Monday’s violent protests outside the facility.
Early In-Person Voting Begins For NJ Congressional Primaries
Las salidas voluntarias aumentan mientras los inmigrantes enfrentan detención en condiciones pésimas y presión para irse
NJ Big Data Conference Explores Potential And Pitfalls Of AI
The gathering of tech industry and academic leaders focused on the challenges of making artificial intelligence “accessible and sustainable.”
Bill Advances That Would Allow Potent THC Drinks In Liquor Stores Until November
The bill, which would allow liquor stores to sell wine bottle-sized containers of THC drinks, was panned by a cannabis industry group.
New Jersey Senate Panel Approves State Voting Rights Bill
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved a voting rights bill Thursday that supporters said would counter changes to the federal Voting Rights Act.
Officers Warn Organized Crime Remains A Strong Presence In NJ
The mob’s still around, but today’s organized crime looks more like street gangs and outlaw motorcycle clubs
This Free Jazz Festival Is Taking Over Montclair All Summer
Dianne Reeves, Patrice Rushen, a Smithsonian collab, and 30,000 fans in the street. Here’s everything you need to know about the Montclair Jazz Festival 2026.
Lawmakers Consider Letting More Movie Theaters Sell Booze
A new bill would allow movie theaters to seek price-capped liquor licenses in a bid to bolster an industry hit hard by the pandemic and streaming.
A student writes complex mathematical equations on a chalkboard during a university lecture.
How We Start Fixing New Jersey Schools
New Jersey Aims To Become The Third-Largest Film Hub In The U.S.
New Jersey is now on track to surpass Georgia for film and TV in the U.S.
NJ Alleges Doctor Ok’d Medical Cannabis To Minors In Violation Of Law
A Fort Lee physician had his license revoked after state officials said he authorized medical cannabis for nearly 100% of his patients, including children.
She Saved Every Note She Ever Wrote. Her Son Turned Them Into a Book After Her Death.
After his mother’s death, Blair Underwood sifted through piles of her notebooks and notes. What he found became “A Soldier’s Wife.”
Protesters in Baltimore rally against secret police, advocating for human rights.
Roxbury Ice Detention Center On Hold For Environmental Review
‘Best outcome,’ says attorney for opponents as Homeland Security promises to limit site work to security and maintenance
A joyful family walking in a park, carrying a picnic basket and a ball on a sunny day.
Free Things to Do In New Jersey This Spring
Affordable activities around New Jersey — and the tri-state area
Diverse group of young people enjoying a live concert, expressing excitement and enthusiasm.
XPoNential fest in Camden will feature Portugal. The Man, Dawes, Little Feat and more
Bloomfield Building Tenants Speak Out Against ‘Unlawful’ Eviction
Following a roof collapse, tenants held a press conference with advocates and elected officials to speak out against what they say was an illegal eviction from their homes.
Controversial Transgender Healthcare Bill Clears Key Vote In NJ
Bill sees movement after two-year stasis in Trenton
Yellow school buses parked on a city street in New York with road work signs in summer.
NJ Supreme Court Won’t Weigh In Yet On School Segregation Case
A group of parents and advocacy groups first claimed in 2018 that New Jersey schools are impermissibly segregated. The case is now before the appellate division.
Protecting What You’ve Built: Why Business Owners Should Think About Their Succession Plan
Camden’s Beloved Homeless Woman Was Killed. Her City Mourned Like Family.
Lisa Mellet lived on Camden’s streets for decades. Her murder ended the city’s historic homicide-free winter — and revealed how deeply a community can love someone.
Scarce Oversight: State Let Newark Charter Crisis Flourish, Staff Say
The FBI is interested in probing New Horizons, a school on probation for three years. Why aren’t New Jersey education officials?
Thousands Of NJ Residents Face Food Stamp Cuts Under New Federal Rules
Federal law also shifts hundreds of millions to state taxpayers
State Lawmakers Propose Guardrails To Limit License Plate Camera Data
NJ Legislators Want To Pair Public Defenders With Social Workers Statewide
The state public defender says a three-county pilot program connecting criminal defendants to social services proves it works. Two lawmakers want to expand it.
Republicans Alone On Filibuster-Proof Immigration Enforcement Bill
Democrats score no wins five months after insisting on use of body cameras, judicial warrants and a racial profiling ban
NJ Medicaid Cuts: Why Advocates Say Sherrill’s Budget Falls Short
Though Gov. Mikie Sherrill has a budget plan for 2027, local experts said it won’t be enough to alleviate the federal government’s cuts to Medicaid funding.
NJ Legislators Want To Pair Public Defenders With Social Workers Statewide
The state public defender says a three-county pilot program connecting criminal defendants to social services proves it works. Two lawmakers want to expand it.
Op-Ed: Newark’s Young Voters Were Ready. The System Was Not
The scene from April’s school board election: missing names, incorrect polling locations, staff unaware of law
New Jersey Public School Enrollment Will Drop 8%. What Needs to Change?
A District’s Wrong Turn
When Camden tried to close three magnet schools amid a $91M deficit, students protested — and won. But the deeper fight over who controls Camden’s schools isn’t over.
Mejia Says ‘No Corner’ Of U.s. Livable With Pay Below $25 An Hour
Gov. Sherrill Eyes Redistricting In NJ After Controversial Voting Rights Decision
As Democrats and Republicans redraw House district boundaries in advance of November, Gov. Mikie Sherrill said she’s open to it in New Jersey.
New Jersey City University Meets Mental Health Need With 24/7 Aid
One of nation’s most ethnically diverse colleges caters services to students facing language barriers, cultural stigma
A US Supreme Court ruling hammered voting rights. What does it mean and what happens now?