In the span of a few decades, New Jersey’s premier city went from being an economic driver to a struggling urban area, most of whose ...

Legislation aims to prevent people — including children — feeling that they have to change the way they look to be accepted

There are around 12,000 fewer inmates in the state today than 20 years ago; prisoner re-entry programs are seen as key to the change in ...

Annual survey likely undercounts New Jersey’s homeless; largest increase in 2019 count was in Somerset County

Newark kicks off high-profile events to get the word out on its Summer Food Service Program

As experts look for causes, some are considering social rather than biological determinants and possible link to rise in use of social media

New report rates state fifth in nation for how its children are faring overall, but New Jersey does not do well in key area; racial ...

A census coloring book for kids, tablets and laptops loaded with surveys, websites and social media: It’s no wonder census champions are turning to New ...

Sen. Menendez, others call on Consumer Product Safety Commission to formulate and enforce stricter rules to ensure toy guns look like toys

Survey: 14% of city youngsters are thriving, 39% have the tools needed to succeed, 37% are vulnerable and 10% are challenged or fragile