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Chat Box: Steven Van Zandt discusses his new memoir

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Chat Box: Steven Van Zandt discusses his new memoir

The musician, activist and actor also talks about growing up in NJ and his career on stage and screen

NJ Spotlight News | October 1, 2021
Low wages, high cost of child care helped to push women out of workforce during pandemic
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Low wages, high cost of child care helped to push women out of workforce during pandemic

There are 3.1% fewer women in the workforce than at the start of the pandemic. The impact is especially burdensome on families of color

Joanna Gagis | August 17, 2021
A summer camp bonus — free eye exams and glasses
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A summer camp bonus — free eye exams and glasses

Nearly a dozen camps in NJ are being serviced by a mobile clinic

Melissa Rose Cooper | July 27, 2021
Jersey Shore businesses ‘desperate for workers’
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Jersey Shore businesses ‘desperate for workers’

Employers struggle to hire while tourism booms

Jenyne Donaldson | July 27, 2021
NJ sends 17 athletes, 4 alternates to Tokyo Olympics
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NJ sends 17 athletes, 4 alternates to Tokyo Olympics

Some are first-time Olympians while other are defending their Olympic titles

Joanna Gagis | July 22, 2021
Big increase in drug overdose deaths during pandemic no surprise
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Big increase in drug overdose deaths during pandemic no surprise

Robert Budsock of Integrity House rehabilitation center cites stress and isolation caused by the public health crisis

Briana Vannozzi | July 15, 2021
Violent clashes over custody death, not in Newark
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Violent clashes over custody death, not in Newark

In cities coast to coast, protesters clashed with police over the killing of George Floyd. Newark says 3,500 turned out for Saturday’s rally and peaceful ...

Michael Hill | June 1, 2020
What’s motivating protests in the midst of a pandemic
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What’s motivating protests in the midst of a pandemic

Eddie Glaude Jr., chair of the department of African American Studies at Princeton University, says protesters are motivated by a combination of frustration and exhaustion.

Briana Vannozzi | June 1, 2020
Mary Alice Williams steps down as anchor of NJTV News broadcast
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Mary Alice Williams steps down as anchor of NJTV News broadcast

After six years with NJTV News, Mary Alice Williams announces she is stepping down as anchor.

Briana Vannozzi | April 27, 2020
How ‘LifeTown’ is empowering those with autism to be more independent
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How ‘LifeTown’ is empowering those with autism to be more independent

A lack of inclusivity and accessibility can make it tough for individuals with special needs to feel welcome. One "town" is helping by allowing them ...

Leah Mishkin | March 2, 2020
US adds detail on how soldier died in Afghanistan this week
US adds detail on how soldier died in Afghanistan this week

Sgt. 1st Class Michael Goble was seizing a Taliban weapons cache when he was killed, the U.S. military said Friday.

NJ Spotlight News | December 27, 2019
Kids from area hospitals take a flight to the ‘North Pole’
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Kids from area hospitals take a flight to the ‘North Pole’

In the span of an hour, kids from area hospitals were transported to the North Pole.

Leah Mishkin | December 24, 2019
Nobel laureate Toni Morrison dead at 88
Nobel laureate Toni Morrison dead at 88

Morrison became the first black woman to receive the Nobel literature prize in 1993.

NJ Spotlight News | August 6, 2019
Ability Fair showcases latest tech for people with physical disabilities
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Ability Fair showcases latest tech for people with physical disabilities

Bacharach Institute for Rehabilitation hosted its fifth annual Ability Fair, which highlighted the latest products, services and technology for people with physical challenges.

Leah Mishkin | July 30, 2019
94-year-old mayor’s wellness campaign aims to keep residents active
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94-year-old mayor’s wellness campaign aims to keep residents active

Tinton Falls Mayor Vito Perillo’s wellness campaign aims to encourage borough employees to exercise and maintain a healthier lifestyle. The 94-year-old is a World War ...

Lauren Wanko | July 18, 2019
Gottheimer bestows congressional medal on 100-year-old Tuskegee airman
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Gottheimer bestows congressional medal on 100-year-old Tuskegee airman

One hundred-year-old Roscoe Draper shared his Tuskegee Airmen journey with Congressman Josh Gottheimer.

Michael Hill | July 3, 2019
Jersey City Jazz Festival kicks off Friday
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Jersey City Jazz Festival kicks off Friday

The Riverview Jazz Festival started with a few hundred attendees in 2012, but organizers expect around 40,000 attendees at the rebranded Jersey City Jazz Festival ...

David Cruz | May 30, 2019
Trenton celebrates comedian and television pioneer Ernie Kovacs
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Trenton celebrates comedian and television pioneer Ernie Kovacs

The Mayor of Trenton proclaimed Jan. 23, the comedian's birthday, Ernie Kovacs Day.

Leah Mishkin | May 27, 2019
Survivors of tragedy share their stories of resilience, adversity
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Survivors of tragedy share their stories of resilience, adversity

At Living Lessons Day, held every two years, 50 victims and survivors of tragedies and adversities come to share their journeys and resilience.

Michael Hill | May 16, 2019
Former Newark Mayor Ken Gibson remembered as trailblazer
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Former Newark Mayor Ken Gibson remembered as trailblazer

Newark's first black mayor laid the foundation for the city's renaissance.

David Cruz | April 4, 2019
New children’s book aims to spread autism awareness
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New children’s book aims to spread autism awareness

In commemoration of Autism Awareness Day, Kerry Magro read his new children’s book “I Will Light It Up Blue” to 35 autistic students from Jersey ...

Raven Santana | April 2, 2019
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