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Life With Depression As A Person Of Color In New Jersey
Depression is a common mental disorder that can have serious ramifications. Approximately 14% of New Jersey residents have the disorder. This article presents a perspective from a New Jersey resident with depression as well as multiple experts.
Paterson Jazz In The Park Returns With National Talent, Local Pride
Free festival celebrates the city's musical heritage with acclaimed jazz artists, local performers, food vendors, and family-friendly activities.
Camden County’s $400 Million Initiative Aims To Reduce Flooding And Clean-up Waterways
A referendum on the November ballot will ask voters to increase the county’s open space tax to fund infrastructure improvements.
A Question About Water Filters Sparked A Newark Movement
After officials told him not to worry, Anthony Diaz co-founded the Newark Water Coalition — now a food, water and housing lifeline for the city.
In Newark, Wildfire Smoke Piled Onto An Air Pollution Problem Decades In The Making
A week of hazardous air pushed the city’s asthma rates and pollution into view, and community advocates say Newark needs a real plan before the next smoke event arrives.
How One Jersey City Gallery Is Keeping Community Alive Amid Gentrification
Founder Briana Ortiz is using block parties, grants and a "third space" for creatives to keep Black and brown Jersey City connected amid rapid change.
Cowboys Safety Alijah Clark Brings Mental Health Message Home To Camden
The Camden native's youth was marked by loss. Now he's using his NFL platform to make sure other young athletes don't suffer in silence.
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.
Life With Depression As A Person Of Color In New Jersey
Depression is a common mental disorder that can have serious ramifications. Approximately 14% of New Jersey residents have the disorder. This article presents a perspective from a New Jersey resident with depression as well as multiple experts.
Paterson Jazz In The Park Returns With National Talent, Local Pride
Free festival celebrates the city's musical heritage with acclaimed jazz artists, local performers, food vendors, and family-friendly activities.
Camden County’s $400 Million Initiative Aims To Reduce Flooding And Clean-up Waterways
A referendum on the November ballot will ask voters to increase the county’s open space tax to fund infrastructure improvements.
A Question About Water Filters Sparked A Newark Movement
After officials told him not to worry, Anthony Diaz co-founded the Newark Water Coalition — now a food, water and housing lifeline for the city.
In Newark, Wildfire Smoke Piled Onto An Air Pollution Problem Decades In The Making
A week of hazardous air pushed the city’s asthma rates and pollution into view, and community advocates say Newark needs a real plan before the next smoke event arrives.
How One Jersey City Gallery Is Keeping Community Alive Amid Gentrification
Founder Briana Ortiz is using block parties, grants and a "third space" for creatives to keep Black and brown Jersey City connected amid rapid change.
Cowboys Safety Alijah Clark Brings Mental Health Message Home To Camden
The Camden native's youth was marked by loss. Now he's using his NFL platform to make sure other young athletes don't suffer in silence.
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.