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Trenton

Behind Trenton’s recreation boom: no-bid contracts, runaway overtime, government purchases on personal credit cards

By Elise Young
Commentary

New Jersey’s local news crisis among the worst in U.S.

By Krystal Knapp

‘Out of nowhere it all ended’: Longtime Princeton family separated after ICE raid

By Andres Kudacki and Krystal Knapp
After 30 years in Princeton, a father was taken in an ICE raid, leaving his wife and daughters to navigate life without him.
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Environment | Trenton

State vs. Trenton: Water system on brink sparks clash over control, race, responsibility

By Jeff Pillets
Media | State Government

New Jersey bill seeking to restrict media use of AI draws sharp criticism

By Steve Janoski and Krystal Knapp

Portraits of New Jersey: Faces and voices of the Garden State

By Andres Kudacki
Interviews

Five Minutes with Don Torino: Defender of the Meadowlands

By Steve Janoski


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Courts | Criminal Justice

Federal judge rules Trump’s appointment of Alina Habba as top New Jersey prosecutor is unlawful

By Krystal Knapp

Window on New Jersey: Scenes from the Garden State

Scenes from the Garden State by photojournalist Andres Kudacki
Energy

Power grid operator PJM launches ‘fast-track plan’ to confront surge in data center electricity demand

By Krystal Knapp

Courts | Criminal Justice

Federal judge to rule on whether Trump loyalist Alina Habba can remain U.S. attorney for New Jersey

The case challenging U.S. Attorney Alina Habba’s authority will go before Pennsylvania District Court Judge Matthew Brann this Friday.

New Jersey governor’s race: Ciattarelli and Sherrill secure $1 million each in latest public funding round

The funding from ELEC bring each candidate’s total public financing for the NJ governor’s race to just over…

New Jersey NAACP president, legislators demand monitor for attorney general’s state corruption unit

The longtime leader of the New Jersey NAACP called Thursday for an independent monitor to preside over a…

In Lambertville, development and housing plans spur a backlash against mayor and recall talk

Lambertville residents fear a 200-unit project by K. Hovnanian Homes on a contaminated hill will unleash environmental…

From rescue to courtroom: Lawrence woman faces charges for keeping a deer

State voided Trenton Water Works tests, levied $235K fine

Five minutes with New Jersey boxer and world champion Shadasia Green

Top New Jersey environmental official warns of ‘substantial and imminent threat’ at Trenton Water Works


Courts | Media

Local news site Red Bank Green wins free speech showdown over police blotter post

New Jersey lifeguard pension system under fire: $34 million shortfall, double dipping, and unequal burdens

Acting State Comptroller Kevin Walsh says the state needs to get rid of a law that requires certain…

New Jersey attorney general to keep control of Paterson Police after top court ruling

Matt Platkin is victorious in battle for oversight of the Paterson Police Department.

The Alina Habba controversy: What we know so far about Trump’s embattled New Jersey prosecutor

The Trump administration is locked in a dogfight with the judiciary over New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor. What…

Police blotter case in Red Bank, New Jersey raises First Amendment concerns

As rents surge in Jersey City, mayoral candidates offer diverging plans on affordable housing

Water pressure: Battle over Trenton utility reignites fears of privatization and loss of control

Bill would strip New Jersey State Police from Attorney General oversight


Immigration | Photos

The Delaney Hall immigration detention center uprising in photos

By Andres Kudacki

ICE sent New Jersey migrants to states with tougher immigration judges after Delaney Hall uprising

ICE releases New Jersey mom who is the key witness in her own attempted murder case

New Jersey clergy confront ICE: Faith groups block access to private detention center in Newark

How it unfolded: The arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka at the controversial Delaney Hall New Jersey ICE site

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka released Friday night after arrest outside ICE Detention Center

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