@friendshipcirclenjThis year’s celebration was especially rare, as Hanukkah coincided with Christmas Day
@friendshipcirclenjThis year’s celebration was especially rare, as Hanukkah coincided with Christmas Day

Investigators announce charges against individuals in Essex and Cumberland
(NJ Spotlight News)Interview: Richard Uniacke, president of Bridges Outreach

Plus, more on Essex County's COVID-19 controversy

The state watchdog cites 'significant deficiencies' in management of $40M in funding
NJ Spotlight NewsNewark hospital aims to address high rates of breast cancer among Black women

Many speakers talk about the financial burden it would place on them
NJ Spotlight NewsCrime and bail reform leading local leaders to bring back a decades-old program
Genesis ObandoThe New Jersey Institute for Social Justice analyzed data on homeownership, income, internet access and more

Analysis of latest DCA data reveals highest annual growth rate for property taxes in more than a decade
(NJ Spotlight News)ACLU New Jersey looked at COVID-19-related police stops from March to December 2020
NJ Spotlight NewsZufall Health opens new $10 million center in West Orange

And what are the numbers for each county? This map tells the story
(AP Photo/Mel Evans)Democrats must put forward a new nominee by end of August

People diagnosed with mental illness who commit nonviolent, petty offenses are the focus
(David Handschuh for Chalkbeat)In 2017, Newark’s evaluation was vital in the state’s decision to return local control to the school district
(NJ Spotlight News)Successors to Sen. Ron Rice, Assemblyman Ronald Dancer elected

The count was conducted on Jan. 25
NJ Spotlight NewsNew report also reveals big racial disparity in the rate of homelessness
Cedar GroveCedar Grove High School carried on their 8th year of the 9/11 memorial flag installation