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New Jersey Urban News Welcomes Sydney Salomon as Our New Community Impact Reporter

New Jersey Urban News welcomes Sydney Salomon as its new Community Impact Reporter through Report for America, expanding coverage of issues impacting Black and Brown communities across New Jersey.

New Jersey’s Local Reporters Were There. Don’t Let The Legislature Silence Them.

The Legislature must restore $2.5 million for the NJ Civic Information Consortium before June 30.

New Jersey Joins Lawsuit Against Trump’s Federal Contractor DEI Ban

Lawsuit argues executive order's vague requirements and rushed implementation expose contractors to severe penalties without clear guidance.

AACCNJ Announces Sen. Benjie Wimberly as Keynote Speaker for 2026 Educators of Color Symposium
Pro- And Anti-ICE Groups Face Off Outside Delaney Hall On Day 9 Of Protests
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.