Democratic Gov candidates debate ahead of NJ primaries
Five democrats vying for New Jersey governor clash over plans to take on high property taxes and rising expenses — while handling transportation crises and federal cuts under President Trump.
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Wages for NJ tipped workers: What the next governor could do
We asked all 10 Democrats and Republicans on the primary ballot for New Jersey governor about a plan to raise the base wage for tipped workers.
NJ gubernatorial opponents from 2 parties come together after Trump shooting
Two candidates for New Jersey governor shared a bipartisan statement urging "civility and respect," while other candidates react to the deadly shooting at a Donald Trump rally.
NJ congressman Donald Payne Jr. dead after weeks in hospital
Donald Payne Jr., a six-term congressman from Newark who followed his father's footsteps onto Capitol Hill, died Wednesday at the age of 65.
2 teens shot outside Newark, NJ high school
A 15-year-old is in stable condition and a 17-year-old in critical condition as of late Tuesday afternoon following a shooting outside Newark's West Side High School.
'North to Shore' festival returning to Atlantic City this summer
The three-city, month long festival of dozens of acts has been unveiled for June 2024 in Asbury Park, Atlantic City and Newark.
NJ Churches Should Pay Reparations For Slavery, Pastor Says
The New Jersey Reparations Council heard from a Trenton pastor that churches and organized religion in NJ benefited from and perpetuated slavery.
New Jersey city is first in the state to lower voting age to 16 for School Board Elections
Newark has become the first municipality in New Jersey to lower the voting age to sixteen in school board elections, amid a strong campaign by youth advocates.
Religious Leader Shot Outside Mosque in New Jersey Dies
An imam shot outside his mosque just before dawn on Wednesday morning has died from his injuries.
Council launches to explore paying reparations for slavery in NJ
New Jersey was the last Northern state to abolish slavery — and had enslaved people past Juneteenth. The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice wants to study the damages and what can be done.