A sweeping new report examining recent federal health policy changes is sparking urgent conversation across New Jersey, where health advocates, medical providers, and residents...

In the bustling heart of New Jersey, a quiet revolution is taking place. For too long, Trenton’s South Ward has been a symbol of urban neglect, its streets marred by potholes, its parks overgrown, and its residents feeling forgotten. But in the past two years, a remarkable transformation has begun, spearheaded by a dedicated public servant who has proven that local government can indeed work for the people. Councilwoman Jenna Figueroa Kettenburg, a daughter of the South Ward, has breathed new life into a community that many had written off. Since taking office in December 2022, she has tackled the unglamorous yet vital issues that form the...

In recent developments in Newark, New Jersey, Mayor Ras J. Baraka has intensified his opposition to the reopening of the Delaney Hall ICE detention center, citing concerns over safety violations and the facility's lack of proper permits.News 12 - Default+5New York Post+5ABC7 New York+5 On May 6, 2025, Mayor Baraka led a protest outside Delaney Hall, accusing the facility of operating without valid permits and denying access to local fire inspectors, despite a judge's order permitting city officials to examine the site. He emphasized the need for full fire, safety, and health inspections, highlighting previous violations that he claimed put both first responders and detainees at risk .New York Post The Delaney Hall facility, operated by the...