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New Jersey Still Bogged Down in Foreclosures While Rest of Country Recovering
Housing advocates blame a lack of leadership at state level for Garden State’s highest foreclosure rate in nation → Read More
Bipartisan Group of NJ Lawmakers Blasts NY Pols Over Bus Terminal
Democrats and Republicans present united front, insisting that a replacement for the current “Third-World” terminal will be built as planned → Read More
NJ Woman’s Estate Wins Battle with Mortgage Company After Death
Florence Block was an executive and mother of an autistic son; her battle with cancer contributed to financial problems → Read More
Legal and Minority Groups Poised to Ensure Access to Polls
Beyond usual administrative problems, advocate warns of ‘overly aggressive challenges … voter intimidation’ → Read More
Old Hands Seek to Keep Grip on 18th and 29th Districts
Some faces change but most stay the same in the lineup of Senate and Assembly candidates in Middlesex County → Read More
Few Surprises Expected in Solidly Blue 8th Congressional District
With Democrats holding a 6-to-1 advantage over Republicans, incumbent Sires should have no trouble besting his Republican challenger, Agha Afzal Khan → Read More
Frelinghuysen Challenged by Underfinanced Democrat in 11th
Lawyer Joe Wenzel says he was inspired to run by Sandy Hook Elementary School killings in 2012 → Read More
In 10th District Moderate Payne’s Opponents Are Weak, Broke
U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr. seeks a third term with little opposition in a district that is struggling economically → Read More
Profile: A Pioneer Who’s Investigating How Bacteria Communicate
In an era of increasing antibiotic resistance, Dr. Bonnie Bassler’s research could revolutionize medicine by encouraging helpful bacteria and inhibiting the spread of pathogens → Read More
Not Enough Funding for Fight Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
Agencies and professionals in New Jersey are cooperating more on the issue, but good intentions outstrip available resources → Read More
Baraka’s Vision for Newark’s West Ward Unrealized in Development Plan
Newark mayor stressed keeping people in their homes, despite foreclosure, but ‘model neighborhood initiative’ almost silent on this goal → Read More
Profile: Giving More to Children in Struggling Newark Neighborhoods
Twenty years after founding Project Re-Direct in Newark to give more opportunities to underserved children, Sharon Berry is adding a high-tech element → Read More
Hunting Advocates Target ‘Cecil The Lion’ Law Aimed at Animal-Parts Trade
Plaintiffs say the law, named after lion shot by Minnesota dentist, is preempted by federal legislation → Read More
Sen. Menendez Takes On ‘Zombie Foreclosures’
Proposed federal legislation could help East Orange -- and New Jersey -- see far fewer zombies in the future → Read More
Pinklining: Predatory Lenders Zero in on Minority Women
Playing by the rules is far from enough, as one NJ woman sadly discovered → Read More
Newark: Economic Assets and Prospects For Growth, Along With Problems
Lack of financial resources and connections among residents could hold city back → Read More
Overview: Incumbents Take All Races Across NJ, Clinton Clinches Nomination
Garden State voters were very good to incumbents, setting them up for spots on November ballot -- and giving Hillary Clinton just what she needed → Read More
Newark Redeploys Police Force, Targets Violent Crime Hotspots
Mayor Baraka hopes a combination of better policing and outreach to young offenders can cut robbery and murder rates → Read More
A Trio Tired of Status Quo Battles in the 11th District Democratic primary
Joseph Wenzel Lawyer, 41, West Orange Facebook: Joe Wenzel for Congress Lee Anne Brogowski, a former bakery owner turned business consultant, stresses the need for greater diversity in Washington, particularly on issues affecting women and families. She entered the 2014 primary but says she abandoned her campaign because of an ailing child. Brogowski’s ideas are similar to those of Bernie… → Read More
Bonnie Watson Coleman Challenged by ‘Liberty Tea Democrat’ In 12th
Alex Kucsma is anti-abortion and pro-gun rights, unlike the incumbent and most of her Democratic colleagues → Read More