Big school chiefs' salaries better deal for taxpayers. See their perks The highest paid superintendents in NJ are also those who run the biggest districts and tend to be the better deal for taxpayers, an analysis showed.

We looked at the contracts of over 70 school superintendents in Ocean and Monmouth counties. We found thousands of dollars for cars, expensive cell phone plans, even one $6,000 payment to be a dog handler. Here is what we discovered:
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New Jersey to Use AI to Score Standardized Writing Tests Starting this spring, a new state test called the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments-Adaptive for grades 3-10 will be “adaptive,” meaning students will get different questions based on their…

Recently, the New Jersey Department of Education announced that artificial intelligence will be implemented to assist with statewide and standardized test scoring. Educators, however, are skeptical of this change. #NJNews #Technology tinyurl.com/4k2dbff5

New Jersey Just Lifted Its 40-Year Ban on Nuclear Power
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NYC is coming for Atlantic City’s Crown
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Why Are NJ Electric Bills Shocking!
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Education Inside NJ Prison - On New Jersey An historic milestone in New Jersey education took place last month as students inside East Jersey State Prison earned graduate-level certificates through

Learn about the history-making students who recently earned graduate-level certificates within East Jersey State Prison. #NJNews #HigherEd bit.ly/4sE8q0J

New Jersey Boosts Solar Power and Aims to Lower Energy Costs - Cozzy Energy Solutions New Jersey is advancing several initiatives aimed at bolstering its solar power capabilities and potentially reducing electricity costs for residents, according to Governor Mikie Sherrill. The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) authorized two key initiatives this week. These include a significant expansion of the community solar energy program and financial incentives to support

New Jersey Boosts Solar Power and Aims to Lower Energy Costs #PJM #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #EnergyIndependence #NJNews #CleanEnergy

A zombie mall is gasping in North Jersey, hit by a 'perfect storm' Livingston Mall, now a veritable ghost town, was once a big player in North Jersey retail. But a maelstrom of events sucked the life out of it.

Livingston Mall in Essex County is by all accounts a "dead mall," but it was once a thriving shopping mecca. Here's what went wrong #NewJersey #njnews

Trump team pauses wind projects, including one off Jersey Shore The pause in offshore wind development will affect five projects, including one off Long Branch.

This will impact the Empire Wind project, which when complete, will be about 20 miles offshore of Long Branch, NJ. www.app.com/story/news/l... #NJnews #offshorewind #renewableenergy #NJ

Why the Trenton hearing to overhaul NJ watchdogs was so important An all-day hearing on a proposed law to consolidate, and some say weaken, oversight of powerful state leaders and business interests stunned many.

I highly recommend you read this, especially if you live in #NJ. www.app.com/story/news/i... #NJnews #government

NJ.gov You could visit New Jersey over a thousand times and still miss out on amazing places to see and thrilling things to do.

Thank you to Teaneck Creek Conservatory for sponsoring the film, and to the filmmakers, panelists and our community for showing up! 💪

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Offshore wind developer Leading Light Wind Project scraps New Jersey power effort Leading Light Wind was supposed to power about 1 million New Jersey homes. Now, the project developers are closing down.

Another offshore wind developer designing a power project for NJ is canceling its project. Here's why: www.app.com/story/news/l... #NJ #NJnews

In his latest Opinion piece, Political Writer Matt Dragon explores the destructive historical racism embedded in ICE's kidnapping and disappearing of immigrants without due process. www.publicsq.org/latest-artic...

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📣Heads up – starting 11/1, we’ll be posting a little more than usual! We’re participating in #NewsMatch, a powerful collaborative fundraising movement supporting independent journalism. Thank you for your support & stay tuned for more info!

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A happy Diwali to all who are celebrating.

May the celebration of light be a time of peace, prosperity, and joy!

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“If you can't fly, then run,
if you can't run, then walk,
if you can't walk, then crawl,
but whatever you do,
you have to keep moving forward.”
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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For her latest book review, Renee Johnston has delved into “Nobody Can Give You Freedom: The Political Life of Malcolm X” by Prof. Kehinde Andrews.

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See PSA’s latest coverage of the ongoing legal case over Deborah Terrell’s police shooting with reporter @landi52orlando.bsky.social’s piece on the demonstration led by Terrell’s nephew, Tormel Pittman: www.publicsq.org/latest-artic...

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On this Indigenous Peoples Day, PSA recognizes, acknowledges, and honors the rich history, culture, and contributions of indigenous peoples across New Jersey and throughout our nation.

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In the 4th installment from our 2025 Citizen Journalism class, Jennah Cherry Romain shares her photo essay “A city in motion: Newark’s rhythms of travel”. Romain documented people as they navigated the South and West wards of Newark: www.publicsq.org/latest-artic...
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NJ's future is a hotter climate, more flooding and increased drought: Rutgers report A new Rutgers University report on New Jersey's climate predicts worse and hotter weather over the next 75 years.

Rutgers scientists say New Jersey's future is hotter, has more flooding from storms, and more summer dry spells. www.app.com/story/news/l... #Rutgers #ClimateChange #NJ #NJnews

New Jersey bill would hold fossil fuel companies liable for weather-related damages Environmentalists and New Jersey Democrats are urging lawmakers to pass a bill that would hold oil companies liable for climate change-related damage.

Should #NJ hold fossil fuel companies liable for climate change-related damages? A bill being considered would do that. www.app.com/story/news/l... #environment #NJnews #FossilFuel #ClimateChange

Brian Baldari Charged in Wrong-Way Crash That Killed Olympic Swimmer Edwin Borja Brian Baldari, a pharmaceutical executive, is charged with aggravated manslaughter after a 103 mph wrong-way crash on Route 70 in Lakewood NJ killed Olympic swimmer Edwin Borja, according to the Ocean...

Brian Baldari Charged in Wrong-Way Crash That Killed Olympic Swimmer Edwin Borja
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Trump's unpredictable tariffs pressure Jersey Shore pizzerias, shops, manufacturers Jersey Shore business owners are finding themselves unable to makes plans because of President Donald Trump's scattershot approach to tariffs.

Now the pizza is being affected...
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Here's why Canadians come to the south Jersey Shore — and why there are fewer this year. Canadian visitors make up about 9% of tourism spending in Cape May County but many are staying home thanks to the Trump Administration.

U.S. customs reported a 17.4% decrease in travelers entering from Canada as of June. #NJ #NJnews #tourism
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Garvey boats: New Jersey speedboat races rooted in local tradition Here's how one New Jersey boat commonly used for clamming and crabbing ended up becoming a popular speedboat.

Garvey boats used to be used by New Jersey clammers because of their flat bottoms and easy maneuverability in shallow water. Today, many of these boats have been reimagined for speed. www.app.com/story/news/l... #NJ #NJnews

Toms River eyes eminent-domain takeover of a 160-year-old church.

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Full story: link in bio.

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