Love Of Neighbor Project Hosts Thanksgiving Bag Drive To Support Families In Need
The Love of Neighbor Project launches its Thanksgiving Bag Drive to support Newark families still struggling without SNAP benefits.
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Hillside Five‑Alarm Fire Displaces Residents, Destroys Businesses
Weeks after a five-alarm fire devastated six Hillside businesses and displaced dozens of residents, the community is rallying to rebuild.
Plainfield City Council Takes Action On Flood Monitoring And Redevelopment Of Crime-Plagued Properties
Plainfield City Council approves flood-monitoring cameras and redevelopment of crime-prone lots to improve public safety and infrastructure.
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.
Orange Schools Begin Year Fully Staffed After Years Of Vacancies
Orange Public Schools start the year with nearly all teaching roles filled, marking a major turnaround for the district.
Meet Tha Saints Brings New Orleans Flavor To Kitchens Nationwide
Paterson wives, Asia Carter and Alliah Smith, grow Meet Tha Saints, a flavored butter brand rooted in culture and tradition, inspired by New Orleans heritage and a passion for bold flavors, family, and entrepreneurship.
Elizabeth Bets Big On $96 Million School Project, But Will It Deliver On Equity?
Elizabeth replaces Battin School with a $96M complex, but parents doubt it will bring equity or smaller classes.
Black-Owned Travel Company Makes Luxury Accessible For People Of Color
Shade and Travel is redefining the travel experience with curated luxury trips designed to be inclusive, safe, and empowering for Black travelers worldwide. By blending culture, community, and adventure, the company creates spaces where travelers can explore the world with confidence and joy—turning every journey into an opportunity for connection, discovery, and celebration.
Blk Women Wellness Co. Fosters Community, Healing, And Access For Black Women
Shannon Qualls’ BLK Women Wellness Collective creates inclusive, accessible wellness events for Black women across New Jersey and New York.
Downtown Trenton Curfew Raises Equity Concerns
Trenton’s new East State Street curfew draws concern over impact on Black youth, public safety, and small businesses.