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Book Ban At Glen Ridge Library? NJ Parents Draw Lines In The Sand
Book Ban At Glen Ridge Library? NJ Parents Draw Lines In The Sand - Bloomfield, NJ - A proposed book ban would send a "clear message" that people who identify as LGBTQ+ aren't welcome in Glen Ridge, a resident said. → Read More
From Prison To Phlebotomy: Unique Job Training Launches In New Jersey
From Prison To Phlebotomy: Unique Job Training Launches In New Jersey - Newark, NJ - More than 600,000 Americans are released from jail every year. A new partnership in North Jersey aims to make sure some of them have jobs. → Read More
'Child Prodigy' From Newark Saves Shelter Pets: 'They Need More Of Us'
'Child Prodigy' From Newark Saves Shelter Pets: 'They Need More Of Us' - Newark, NJ - There's a sad reality Darius Brown has come to grips with after years of charity work at animal shelters. Here's what keeps him inspired. → Read More
'Proudly She Served:' Late Montclair Woman Honored With Painting
'Proudly She Served:' Late Montclair Woman Honored With Painting - Montclair, NJ - Bernice "Bee" Falk Haydu was among 12 military veterans to be depicted in a stunning series of large-scale portraits. → Read More
Newark Is Turning An Old School Into A Huge Homeless Shelter
Newark Is Turning An Old School Into A Huge Homeless Shelter - Newark, NJ - Once it was a school. But soon, it will be a shelter that serves one of the largest populations of homeless residents in New Jersey. → Read More
Child In Livingston Hospital Enjoys Snow Day With Help Of Nurses
Child In Livingston Hospital Enjoys Snow Day With Help Of Nurses - Livingston, NJ - Never underestimate the healing power of a snowman … or a couple of awesome nurses. → Read More
NJ 'Drug Court' Helps Hundreds Turn Lives Around, Avoid Jail
NJ 'Drug Court' Helps Hundreds Turn Lives Around, Avoid Jail - Newark, NJ - Hundreds of New Jersey residents found pathways to recovery through the state's "drug court" program in 2020. → Read More
Newark Woman Uses Gift Of Hope To Fight Parkinson's Disease
Newark Woman Uses Gift Of Hope To Fight Parkinson's Disease - Newark, NJ - Newark arts supporter Susan O'Rourke has a gift: she can see hope where others see depression. → Read More
New Jersey 'Baby Bonds' Could Shrink Gap Between Rich, Poor
New Jersey 'Baby Bonds' Could Shrink Gap Between Rich, Poor - West Orange, NJ - A baby born into a family earning less than $131,000 would get a $1,000 bond. New Jersey would be the first state to pioneer the concept. → Read More
Don't Panic About 'Murder Hornet' Invasion, Rutgers Expert Says
Don't Panic About 'Murder Hornet' Invasion: Expert - Newark, NJ - Giant, killer hornets invading the United States? Fuggetaboutit, a New Jersey entomology expert says. → Read More
Watch Touching Tribute To Hospital Workers In Newark, East Orange
Tribute To Hospital Workers In Newark, East Orange - Newark, NJ - Cops/firefighters shared a moment of solidarity with staff at Newark Beth Israel, University Hospital, St. Michael's and East Orange General → Read More
NJ Sen. Cory Booker Drops Out Of 2020 Presidential Race
Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey has ended his campaign for president. → Read More
Secret Beer Bottle Message Buried In Montclair 112 Years Ago
Secret Beer Bottle Message Found In Montclair - Montclair, NJ - In 1907, two bricklayers from Newark hid a message inside a bottle at Montclair State University. Here's what it said. → Read More
Meet The Meatballs: Bonded Pair Of Dogs Found In Bloomfield Park
Meet The Meatballs: Dogs Found In Bloomfield Park - Bloomfield, NJ - A bonded pair of dogs were found in the Watsessing Dog Park in Bloomfield. "We won't dare split them up," animal shelter staff said. → Read More
Progressive Groups Back Clarke, Fortgang In NJ-26: Election 2019
Progressive Groups Back Clarke, Fortgang In NJ-26 - Caldwells, NJ - Christine Clarke and Laura Fortgang are challenging incumbents Jay Webber and BettyLou DeCroce in New Jersey's 26th District. → Read More
West Orange High School Student Earns Pilot License
West Orange HS Student Earns Pilot License - West Orange, NJ - A student in West Orange has officially earned the right to fly an airplane before graduating high school. → Read More
Dolphin Dies After Valiant Rescue On Jersey City Shoreline
Dolphin Dies After Rescue From NJ Shoreline - Jersey City, NJ - A distressed dolphin was found off a rocky shoreline on the coast of Jersey City, authorities said. → Read More
Newark Ticketing Homeless Panhandlers, Drivers Who Give Them Cash
Newark Ticketing Panhandlers, Drivers Who Give $$ - Newark, NJ - Newark police are ticketing panhandlers who ask for money at busy intersections. The fine can run up to $500. → Read More
Hoboken, Jersey City Rents Are Among Highest In NJ, Report Says
Hoboken, J. City Rents Among Highest In NJ: REPORT - Hoboken, NJ - The average U.S. home renter pays about $1,430 per month. Residents of Hoboken and Jersey City are paying double that, a study says. → Read More
Baseball Hall Of Fame's Only Female Member Gets Bobblehead Doll
Pioneering NJ Female Baseball Exec Gets Bobblehead - Newark, NJ - The tribute to Newark Eagles owner Effa Manley is part of an effort to honor the legends enshrined in the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. → Read More