HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

The energy surrounding high school sports in New Jersey reached a powerful crescendo during the March 2026 state championship weekend, as athletes, coaches, families,...

New Jersey’s high school sports landscape is commanding statewide attention as a convergence of major developments reshapes the 2026 winter athletics season. From a controversial wrestling story raising complex questions about accountability and opportunity, to one of the most anticipated girls basketball championship rivalries in the state, and a wave of postseason upsets dramatically altering the Top 20 rankings, the current moment reflects the intensity, passion, and evolving dynamics of youth athletics across the Garden State. As New Jersey continues to emphasize community responsibility, youth development, and ethical leadership — values explored through Explore New Jersey’s ongoing coverage of civic initiatives and community engagement within the Humane State — high school athletics remain a powerful reflection...

The Camden Coalition has announced its newest cohort of 15 National Consumer Scholars for the 2025/2026 term — a powerful and inspiring group of individuals whose personal experiences within the healthcare and social systems now fuel their advocacy for meaningful change. These Scholars come from across the country, including voices rooted right here in New Jersey, and bring with them a wealth of lived experience. They’ve faced firsthand the challenges of navigating complex care systems, and now they’re stepping forward as leaders, helping to shape better policies and more compassionate care models for others. Real People. Real Change. The National Consumer Scholar program, launched by the Camden Coalition, is more than a leadership initiative — it’s a movement....