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Newark's Market at UCC Uses Grocery-Style Model to Give Food Pantry Clients More Choice

Newark's Market at UCC Uses Grocery-Style Model to Give Food Pantry Clients More Choice

The United Community Corporation (UCC) in Newark's West Ward has transformed its traditional food pantry into 'The Market at UCC,' a grocery store-style facility. This new model replaces the previous system of pre-packed bags with brightly lit aisles offering fresh produce, frozen foods, and staples, allowing individuals to choose their own items free of charge. The initiative aims to provide a more respectful and community-oriented experience, addressing the issue of recipients receiving unwanted items. This change follows the lead of similar programs in North Jersey, such as the CUMAC Market in Paterson and the Garfield Unity Pantry. City leaders in Newark plan to roll out more grocery-style food pantries and pay-what-you-can markets across the city's neighborhoods later this year, with various nonprofits like Clinton Hill Community Action and La Casa de Don Pedro operating them. The food and products are sourced from local food banks and donations from grocery stores like Stop & Shop and Trader Joe’s. T...
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Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Demands Closure of Newark ICE Detention Facility After Third Detainee Death

Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Demands Closure of Newark ICE Detention Facility After Third Detainee Death

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has joined immigration advocates and other elected officials, including Representatives Analilia Mejia and Rob Menendez, in demanding the closure of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Newark, New Jersey, known as Delaney Hall. This demand follows the third reported death at the facility, that of Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, a 41-year-old Salvadoran national, who died on August 1. Jeffries, who represents New York’s 8th Congressional District, spoke at a press conference after a roundtable discussion on the conditions at Delaney Hall. He criticized the use of taxpayer dollars for what he described as a 'violent mass deportation machine' and accused the Trump administration of targeting law-abiding immigrant families. Concerns raised during the visit and by former detainees include inadequate medical treatment, poor care for pregnant women, and unsanitary food and living conditions. Jeffries stated that 55 deaths have occurred in ICE custo...
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David Horowitz Highlights Frenchtown, New Jersey as a Vibrant Arts and Culture Hub

David Horowitz Highlights Frenchtown, New Jersey as a Vibrant Arts and Culture Hub

David Horowitz Highlights Frenchtown, New Jersey as a Vibrant Arts and Culture Hub
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JLL Lists 596,000 Sq. Ft. Life Sciences Campus in Somerset County for Sale with Short-Term Leaseback

JLL Lists 596,000 Sq. Ft. Life Sciences Campus in Somerset County for Sale with Short-Term Leaseback

JLL Lists 596,000 Sq. Ft. Life Sciences Campus in Somerset County for Sale with Short-Term Leaseback
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Plumstead man accused of peeping into underage girl's bedroom window

Plumstead man accused of peeping into underage girl's bedroom window

The Hopewell Valley Regional School District Athletic Director is accused of watching a Plumstead girl outside her bedroom window.
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Food Bank of Lincoln Reopens Emergency Pantry for Students and Families During School Year

Food Bank of Lincoln Reopens Emergency Pantry for Students and Families During School Year

The Food Bank of Lincoln, in collaboration with Lincoln Public Schools (LPS), has reopened its emergency food pantry at Bryan Community School for the school year. The pantry, located south of 48th and O streets, began operations on Monday afternoon, providing food assistance to students and their families. Tiffany Murray, the food bank’s chief operating officer, stated that eligibility extends beyond LPS students to include private and homeschooled students. Families can access the pantry once a month and receive 30 to 35 pounds of shelf-stable items such as canned proteins, sauces, pasta, peanut butter, and jelly. The pantry will operate every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. until May, with extended hours compared to previous years.
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Voorhees Township Transforms Former Landfill into Community Solar Farm, Boosting Renewable Energy Access

Voorhees Township Transforms Former Landfill into Community Solar Farm, Boosting Renewable Energy Access

Voorhees Township in Camden County, New Jersey, is converting a long-dormant landfill into a 13.5-acre solar array as part of the state's Community Solar Energy Program. This initiative aims to generate renewable energy and reduce utility costs for local residents. The 35-acre landfill on Centennial Boulevard, which ceased operations in 1972, has remained undeveloped due to its prior use. Now, approximately half of the property will be covered by solar panels, following approval from the Voorhees Township Planning Board. The project is one of over 200 solar initiatives in New Jersey's Community Solar Energy Program, which allows households to subscribe to solar facilities for renewable energy credits without installing panels themselves. A key aspect of the program is its mandate to reserve a majority of the generated energy for low- and moderate-income households, who often face barriers to installing their own solar systems.
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Frustrated Khamzat sends message to UFC boss Dana White — ‘What are we waiting for?’

Frustrated Khamzat sends message to UFC boss Dana White — ‘What are we waiting for?’

Former UFC middleweight champion, Khamzat Chimaev, wants to put his weight class change on hold and book an immediate rematch against current division titleholder, Sean Strickland, after losing to “Tarzan” atop the UFC 328 fight card earlier this year in Newark. Sounds like the 32-year-old “Borz” is running out of patience. Strickland, 35, is still […]
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U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster Cybersecurity for Public Utilities

U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster Cybersecurity for Public Utilities

U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) has introduced two bipartisan bills aimed at enhancing the cybersecurity of public utilities, particularly water systems, across the United States. This legislative effort follows recent cyberattacks targeting water and sewer departments in the City of Cape May and the Borough of Woodbine in late July. Although water quality remained safe due to operators switching to manual control systems, investigators have identified Iran as a potential perpetrator, raising concerns about increasing cybersecurity risks to critical infrastructure. The proposed legislation seeks to provide local water systems with access to AI models to strengthen their cybersecurity defenses and establish rapid response networks to address future threats effectively. This initiative underscores a growing recognition of the vulnerability of essential services to sophisticated cyberattacks.
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New Jersey Driver Charged with Homicide After Fatal Crash Caused by Bug Distraction

New Jersey Driver Charged with Homicide After Fatal Crash Caused by Bug Distraction

Bernadette Cobb, a 55-year-old New Jersey resident, has been charged with homicide and involuntary manslaughter following a fatal car crash in Luthersburg, Pennsylvania. The incident occurred on August 12, when Cobb was driving east on a two-lane road. According to police, an insect flew into her open window, causing her to 'freak out' and attempt to swipe it away. This distraction led her to put her head down, and her vehicle drifted into the oncoming lane. Despite her passenger's attempt to regain control of the steering wheel, Cobb's car collided with a 2013 Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The two occupants of the motorcycle, Anthony Sones, 34, and Miranda Wormuth, 30, who were partners of 14 years, died at the scene. Cobb was arrested and has since posted $100,000 bail. Her attorney, Brian Manchester, stated that the crash was a 'tragic accident' and that they plan to 'defend her vigorously,' noting that she was cuffed before an accident reconstruction had been completed.
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Lowe's Invests $20 Million in Community Impact Program for Nonprofit Renovations

Lowe's Invests $20 Million in Community Impact Program for Nonprofit Renovations

Lowe's Invests $20 Million in Community Impact Program for Nonprofit Renovations
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Jonas Brothers Announce 45-City ‘Burning Up’ North American Tour Dates

Jonas Brothers Announce 45-City ‘Burning Up’ North American Tour Dates

The Jonas Brothers, who have been road warriors in recent years, have announced a massive 45-city North American tour that continues their “Burning Up Tour All Over Again.” Magnus Ferrell, Franklin Jonas, and All Time Low will be special guests on select dates. Promoted by Live Nation, the tour kicks off on Friday, September 25 […]