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Olympic Fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad Brings Message Of Representation To Plainfield

Plainfield Public Schools marked Muslim Heritage Month with a community celebration honoring Islamic culture and student leadership.

Why Newark Liberty Airport Keeps Appearing In Measles Exposure Alerts

Newark Liberty’s repeated measles exposure alerts highlight how heavy travel and a national measles resurgence increase risks at major U.S. airports.

Local Advocates March Against Trump For Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Newark activists marked MLK Day with a march condemning Trump-era civil rights and immigration attacks.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Final Stop Was This New Jersey Church

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s final New Jersey visit and 1968 Jersey City speech remain a pivotal moment in the state’s civil rights history.

Langston Hughes’ Historic Westfield Home Listed For Sale

The Westfield, NJ home where poet Langston Hughes lived in 1930 is now for sale, preserved as a landmark tied to the Harlem Renaissance.

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.

Protests in Jersey City Following U.S. Capture of Nicolás Maduro

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.

This Newark Artist Created Printmaking Classes Exclusively For Mothers

A Newark printmaking program offers mothers a creative space to share their stories and express identities beyond caregiving.