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Black Drivers Are 8% of NJ’s Roads But 37% of Police Searches, ACLU Report Finds

The report calls on New Jersey legislators to restrict low-level traffic stops to violations that pose an immediate safety threat

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No Immediate Threat After Chick-Fil-A Mass Shooting In Union, Sherrill Says

No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing, according to the Union County Prosecutor's Office.

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NJ Utility Bills Went Up 20%. New Report Says Data Centers Are To Blame.

New Jersey Policy Perspective found that data centers are behind spiked utility costs.

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Newark’s Michael B. Jordan: From Brick City to Oscar Gold

Mayor Ras Baraka and Newark Arts High School celebrate as the ‘Sinners’ star joins an elite circle of Best Actor winners.

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.

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.

New Jersey Enacts Landmark Law Requiring Menopause Insurance Coverage
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.