Rann Miller Honored With 2026 Excellence In Community Media Award
The award ceremony was presented by the Center for Cooperative Media at Montclair State University
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Mayor Baraka Launches Newark Literacy Event for March 17
Join the #Newark Reads Symposium on March 17 to access free tutoring, professional workshops, and expert-led literacy strategies
Only 34 Per 100: New Jersey’s Affordable Housing Gap Revealed
A new "Gap" report finds 75% of NJ’s lowest-income renters are severely cost-burdened, spending over half their checks on rent.
New Jersey Named 2nd Most Expensive State To Give Birth
New Jersey families pay thousands more for childbirth than neighbors in PA and Delaware—but the state also offers free services to help bridge the gap.
Newark Bars ICE Access To City Property In New Executive Order
Mayor Ras Baraka issues a sweeping mandate to prevent unconstitutional immigration actions and requires city staff to report federal activity.
Phillipsburg to Honor “Unknown Black Child” with Memorial at Historic Cemetery
The town is currently fundraising via GoFundMe to support the plaque and other local Black history initiatives.
Middlesex County NJ Resolution to Ban ICE Operations on County Property
The resolution follows Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s recent executive order
South Plainfield House Fire Leaves One Dead, Multiple Injured
Fatal Cedarbrook Avenue fire under investigation as officials rule out foul play.
How To Vote In NJ’s 11th Congressional District Special Primary
Early voting is underway for NJ’s 11th Congressional District special primary, with ballots open through Feb. 3 ahead of the Feb. 5 election.
East Orange Clinic Owner, Employee Charged In Medicaid Fraud Case
East Orange clinic owner and employee indicted for unlicensed medical procedures and filing false Medicaid claims, authorities say.