Citizen Journalism and Advocacy

Resident-driven reporting and storytelling focused on local government, community issues, accountability, and civic education.

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Citizen Journalism and Advocacy • Housing and Environmental Justice • Resident Resources • Uncategorized

Winter Storm Leaves Newark Digging Out as Officials Warn of Ongoing Hazards

By Tia Grant-Lasenberry Newark, NJ

January 30, 2026

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Holiday Food Distributions Expand Across Newark Amid Rising Need

By Tia Grant-Lasenberry NEWARK, N.J.

December 17, 2025

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Group of North Star Students with Gem Project Founder Amanda Eboksia

Citizen Journalism and Advocacy • Resident Resources

The Gem Project Fellowship Grows From Early Youth Advocacy

The Gem Project Fellowship, a

December 17, 2025

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Blue Background with the words "New Jersey Economic Development Authority awards $750,000 to Invest Newark"

Citizen Journalism and Advocacy • News and Announcements • Resident Resources

Newark Invests in Film Job Training as Lionsgate Studio Breaks Ground

“These funds will generate a

December 5, 2025

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South Ward Gains Direct Access to Newark Airport Station

https://youtube.com/shorts/FWF_M5sOMpU?si=I7Yu-Cq5LPFOGFeS The Newark Airport Station

November 26, 2025

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Development Watch in Action: How Residents Helped Shape the Voorhees Project

https://youtu.be/q8bzERIXj3o?si=_1H5IDkq1s_dOdsD In Clinton Hill, new development

November 26, 2025

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A South Ward Family.

Citizen Journalism and Advocacy • Food and Economic Justice • Impact Stories

South Ward Food Hub Supports Newark Residents as SNAP Cuts Deepen

When federal cuts to SNAP

November 26, 2025

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