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Camden Schools Rise While Trenton Falls Behind
Politics

Camden Schools Rise While Trenton Falls Behind

Camden's public schools posted their highest graduation rates in decades last year while Trenton's students continue falling behind state averages — a stark divide between two cities that started with similar challenges but took different paths to reform. Camden High School's graduation rate hit 89% in 2024, up from 49% when the state took control of the district in 2013. Meanwhile, Trenton's rate dropped to 73%, down from 78% five years ago, according to state Department of Education data.

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Free Cannabis Record Expungement Clinic Coming to Trenton Politics

Free Cannabis Record Expungement Clinic Coming to Trenton

New Jersey residents carrying old cannabis convictions will get another chance to wipe their records clean at a free expungement clinic scheduled for January 24 in Trenton. The clinic, organized by the New Jersey Cannabis Trade Association and legal advocacy groups, offers on-site assistance for people seeking to remove marijuana-related charges from their criminal records — a process that can cost hundreds of dollars when done through private attorneys.

Sherrill Keeps Murphy Team in Place as Governor Politics

Sherrill Keeps Murphy Team in Place as Governor

Governor Mikie Sherrill kicked off her administration this week by keeping most of Phil Murphy's cabinet and senior staff in their positions, a move that signals continuity but leaves some key roles unfilled as the new administration gets its footing.

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Weiss Tapped to Lead NJ Economic Development Authority
Real Estate

Weiss Tapped to Lead NJ Economic Development Authority

Jennifer Weiss, a longtime board director at the New Jersey Community Capital, has been selected as the new chief executive officer of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, positioning her at the helm of one of the state's most influential economic engines.

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Murphy Signs Plastic Cutlery Ban Among 100+ Final Bills
Politics

Murphy Signs Plastic Cutlery Ban Among 100+ Final Bills

Governor Phil Murphy capped off his eight-year tenure by signing a sweeping package of legislation that will reshape how New Jersey businesses operate and residents live their daily lives. Among the more than 100 bills signed in his final days was a measure restricting the use of plastic cutlery at restaurants and food service establishments across the Garden State.

Anthony Ferraro
New Jersey's Blue Acres Program Emerges as National Model for Climate Buyouts Environment

New Jersey's Blue Acres Program Emerges as National Model for Climate Buyouts

In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, thousands of New Jersey homeowners faced an agonizing question: rebuild in a flood zone or walk away from everything they had known. For many, the state's Blue Acres program offered a third option, one that is now being studied as a template for climate adaptation across the country.

Raj Patel
Prudential Center Tax Breaks Move Closer to Final Approval
Politics

Prudential Center Tax Breaks Move Closer to Final Approval

Legislation that would extend generous tax subsidies for Prudential Center renovations advanced through another legislative committee this week, bringing the controversial measure one step closer to becoming law despite sharp criticism from taxpayer watchdog groups.

Anthony Ferraro