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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.

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Judge declines to dismiss two charges filed after McIver and other representatives visited ICE detention site in Newark.

Jersey City Hospital Faces Closure, Major Layoffs Amid Real Estate Plans

Hudson Regional Hospital’s Jersey City facility faces closure and layoffs, threatening critical healthcare access as funding falls through.

How Growing Up Digitally Shaped This NJ Textile Artist

New Jersey native Qualesha Wood debuts her solo show "code eden" at Rowan University Art Gallery, blending textile art and digital culture.

Hillside Five‑Alarm Fire Displaces Residents, Destroys Businesses

Weeks after a five-alarm fire devastated six Hillside businesses and displaced dozens of residents, the community is rallying to rebuild.

Plainfield City Council Takes Action On Flood Monitoring And Redevelopment Of Crime-Plagued Properties

Plainfield City Council approves flood-monitoring cameras and redevelopment of crime-prone lots to improve public safety and infrastructure.