By: Shohini Mitra (NJ State House News Service) TRENTON, N.J. – A pair of bills that would require workplace accommodations for nursing mothers unanimously advanced out of committee Thursday. Republican Assembly Member Dawn Fantasia from Franklin Borough shared her experiences with the lack of such measures in the workplace over 20 years ago. “I was […]
Thanks to new legislation, New Jersey will help renters and low-income residents access cleaner, more affordable energy.
The Newark-based foundation, which awarded $14.3 million through more than 100 grants in 2025, is focusing on community power, economic justice, youth and neighborhood priorities as it enters its second century.
A non-profit is planting trees in an effort to prevent flooding, improve air quality, and beautify the urban area.
The 16th annual event capped Newark Peace Week with special performances and local business and community spotlights as the city reports a sharp decline in homicides.
New Jersey has reached a new level of food insecurity since 2020, with local advocates pointing to higher living costs and changes to federal food assistance programs.
The two-day Harlem festival will feature films and discussions on Black history, human rights and social justice
Author and retired judge Lise Pearlman draws on archival research and interviews with Newton’s relatives to examine the personal roots of his politics, activism and complicated legacy.
