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Newark Symphony Hall Celebrates 100 Years With Massive Restoration Project

New Jersey’s iconic Black-led arts institution is getting a high-tech facelift, including new TV studios and an arts lab by fall.

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Highly Anticipated Gateway Tunnel Project Delayed by Blizzard

One final hurdle: winter storm delays Gateway Tunnel’s return after bitter legal battle with White House

Newark Construction Training Gets $250K Boost for High-Paying Jobs

Rep. LaMonica McIver presented the Urban League with a $250,000 check to expand Newark’s premier construction training center.

How Trenton Students Used AI To Resurrect Black Revolutionary War Soldiers

Discover the 14 Black soldiers who fought for freedom in Washington’s army at a new exhibit in Princeton.

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More Beds, Faster Care: Bergen New Bridge Expands Emergency Room
Jersey City Officials Slam ICE After Weekend Raids

A viral confrontation at a light rail stop following a new executive order as Jersey City fights to maximize sanctuary protections.

NJ Officials And Advocates Teach Residents Their Rights On Documenting ICE Agents

NJ advocates and elected officials urge residents to know their rights and document ICE misconduct as enforcement escalates nationwide.

NJ Law Now Allows Abuse Survivors To Seek Early Release & Expungement

New Jersey’s Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act gives abuse survivors a path to reduced sentences or expungement tied to trauma.

Olympic Fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad Brings Message Of Representation To Plainfield

Plainfield Public Schools marked Muslim Heritage Month with a community celebration honoring Islamic culture and student leadership.

Local Advocates March Against Trump For Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Newark activists marked MLK Day with a march condemning Trump-era civil rights and immigration attacks.