By Laura Waters (NJ Education Report) At today’s State Board of Education meeting, the new Camden superintendent, Alfonso Q. Llano Jr., and his leadership team gave an impressive presentation on their plans to move the district “from foundation to execution” by “rebuilding a strong instructional core in English Language Arts and math” and using “honest evidence,” […]
Inside a former silk mill overlooking the Great Falls, free trade education, mentorship, and community spaces are coming together to help young adults discover careers while giving one of the city's historic industrial buildings a new purpose.
Paterson’s faith and law enforcement leaders assembled in Newark to discuss maintaining and strengthening community trust, engagement, and collaboration.
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.
Free festival celebrates the city's musical heritage with acclaimed jazz artists, local performers, food vendors, and family-friendly activities.
A referendum on the November ballot will ask voters to increase the county’s open space tax to fund infrastructure improvements.
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.
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.
