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Lawmakers Move To Alleviate Rent Burdens Tied To Tech Algorithms

Lawmakers Discuss Phone Surcharge To Support Mental Health Hotline

A Senate committee moves forward a bill that would institute a statewide, monthly fee on all residents' mobile and IP-enabled phone lines to support a suicide and crisis hotline.

NJ Cities See Shifts In Crime As Police, Community Leaders Look Ahead To 2026

Crime trends in Newark and Paterson are holding steady or declining, with state officials citing sustained reductions in gun violence.

New Report: N.J.’s Racial Wealth Gap Tops $600K

A new report warns New Jersey’s racial wealth gap has doubled in a decade, deepening inequality in housing, income, and generational wealth.

Yolanda Adams To Perform At BergenPAC With Community Baptist Church Choir

Mercer County Doubles Down On Food Insecurity Fight In 2026

Mercer County ramps up local anti-hunger efforts for 2026, investing in food security programs to offset federal SNAP cuts.

The Deadly Cost Of Cosmetic Surgery’s “Dream Body” Ads

NJ Minimum Wage Increases 43 Cents In 2026

New Jersey’s minimum wage rises Jan. 1 to $15.92, with higher pay for health-care workers and other adjusted rates statewide.

NJ Driving Costs To Rise 2026: New Gas Taxes And Toll Hikes Explained

NJ drivers will see higher costs starting Jan. 1 as fuel taxes and tolls increase statewide to fund transportation infrastructure projects.