High school athletics across New Jersey continue to deliver inspiring performances, community-driven initiatives, and championship-level competition as winter sports reach decisive moments and student-athletes...

For Roger León, the story of Newark’s public schools is deeply personal. The son of Cuban immigrants, raised by a single mother who relied on government assistance, León knows firsthand the obstacles many of his students face. Today, as superintendent of Newark Public Schools, he leads New Jersey’s largest school district, serving more than 40,000 students and working alongside over 3,000 educators. His journey is not just a professional achievement — it is a full-circle moment. From sitting in the classrooms of Newark as a child to now shaping the city’s educational future, León embodies what it means to dream big, work hard, and come home to give back. Explore more inspiring stories of leaders shaping our...

As autumn settles in across New Jersey, high school sports are taking center stage with packed schedules, playoff pushes, and standout performances that are defining the 2025 fall season. From football and girls soccer to volleyball, field hockey, cross country, and boys soccer battles that have captivated local fans, there’s no shortage of action and excitement across the Garden State this October. In football, Week 6 brings critical matchups as teams make their final push for postseason positioning before the playoff cutoff. The Big Central Conference saw a shake-up at the top after Somerville handed Summit its first loss of the season with an aerial showcase, while Don Bosco Prep continues to assert its dominance, defeating...