How To Secure A $5,000 Grant For Your Neighborhood In Newark
Newark's Love Your Block initiative offers residents grants for neighborhood beautification and sustainability projects.
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NJ Sportsbooks See Profits Explode 53% Despite Massive Drop in Super Bowl Betting
Here’s how much sportsbooks kept this year
How New Jersey Is Honoring MLK Day 2026: A Statewide Guide To Events And Service
New Jersey marks MLK’s legacy with statewide service, education, and community events from mid-January through early February.
Mercer County Doubles Down On Food Insecurity Fight In 2026
Mercer County ramps up local anti-hunger efforts for 2026, investing in food security programs to offset federal SNAP cuts.
Paterson Police Tout New ‘Real-Time’ Crime Center And Citywide Drone Expansion
Paterson launches a Real Time Operations Center and expands police drone use as part of a tech-driven public safety push.
Newark’s “Repack the Backpack” Event: Free Supplies & Health Services
Newark’s January 8th “Repack the Backpack” event offers school supplies, winter essentials, and health support.
The Ultimate Guide To Black-Owned Gyms And Wellness Studios In New Jersey
Explore Black-owned gyms and fitness studios across New Jersey offering strength training, boxing, yoga, and inclusive community.
Impacted By NJ Child Welfare? Join The Jan 10 Forum To Reform The System
NJ will host a Jan. 10 community forum in Pennsauken to amplify families’ voices and shape reforms to the state’s child welfare system.
Final Call: Apply For NJ Black Women’s Collective Leadership Institute By Jan. 5
With a Jan. 5 deadline approaching, NJ professionals have limited time to apply for the NJBWC 2026 Leadership Institute launching Feb. 7.