Local News

A District’s Wrong Turn

When Camden tried to close three magnet schools amid a $91M deficit, students protested — and won. But the deeper fight over who controls Camden's schools isn't over.

Lawmakers Press New Jersey Health Officials On Hospital Closure Oversight

Concerns emerge in the wake of Heights University Hospital’s closure in Jersey City

Jersey City residents push back on third West Side waste facility

Concerned residents can voice their concerns at an April 28 Jersey City Hall hearing

Phantom Weight On Newark Airport Scales May Be Costing Travelers

In most recent tests, more than one-fourth of equipment malfunctioned, while LaGuardia's and JFK's, inspected more often, fared far better

This First-Year Newark Teacher Builds A Sense Of Belonging For Students With Disabilities

Newark Gave 16-and 17-year-olds The Right To Vote Two Years Ago. They Are Still Learning Their Power.

New Jersey Republicans Demand Federal And State Reviews Of ‘Fiscal Failures’ In Newark Public Schools

Newark Nonprofit Will Turn Vacant Lots Into Year-Round Urban Farms

Urban Seeds Grow will build hydroponic greenhouses and affordable housing on two vacant Newark lots, aiming to produce 50,000 pounds of fresh food annually.

Advocates Gather Outside Newark Migrant Jail For Pastor Detained By Ice

Pastor Yeison Cortes Vasquez, 46, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents in Newark on March 20.