Urban farms are a lifeline for food-insecure residents. Will New Jersey finally make them permanent?
Urban farms in Essex County, New Jersey are calling on municipal and state governments for long-term investment to combat food insecurity.
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Local issues lead federal debate in 10th District special election to complete Payne Jr.’s term
The winner of what appears to be the most competitive congressional election in New Jersey’s history will serve what is likely the shortest congressional term in the state to date. Here are some of the local issues Democratic candidates discussed with their community at a July 1 forum in Newark.
After Rep. Payne Jr.’s death in the 10th District, special elections and party conventions will select his replacement
The death of Rep. Donald Payne. Jr. while in office and running for reelection began two processes to replace him in office and on the ballot. Here is how it works.
We interviewed Democratic primary candidates running in the 2024 special election to represent NJ-10
Eleven candidates are running to finish the late Rep. Donald Payne Jr.’s sixth term representing the 10th District in what is likely the most competitive congressional primary in state history. We talked to six of them.
En el condado de Essex, persiste la historia de segregación de Nueva Jersey
The Jersey Bee ha iniciado un proyecto con Next City para explorar la segregación en el condado de Essex y en Nueva Jersey. Esto es lo que sabemos sobre el antiguo "estado esclavista del Norte" y lo que puedes hacer para ayudarnos a reportar sobre este tema.
¿Obtuviste comida de una despensa de alimentos en Nueva Jersey? Te explicamos de dónde vino
El condado de Essex cuenta con más de 100 lugares de distribución gratuita de alimentos durante todo el año. Esta es la manera como estos alimentos llegan desde las granjas, los bancos de alimentos y los supermercados a las decenas de miles de personas que dependen de ellos semanalmente.
In Essex County, New Jersey’s history of segregation persists
The Jersey Bee is launching a project with Next City to explore segregation in Essex County and New Jersey. Here is what we know about the former “slave state of the North” and what you can do to help us report.
What we heard: Stories from people navigating New Jersey’s food aid system
From operating hours to pantry inventory, area residents share their experiences and suggestions for New Jersey’s food aid system.
Picked up food from a food pantry in New Jersey? Here’s where it came from
Essex County has more than one hundred free food distribution efforts year-round. Here is how that food gets from farms, food banks, and supermarkets to the tens of thousands who rely on it weekly.
Political parties shape local elections through partisan committees. Here’s how they work
Between 12,000 and 25,000 New Jersey residents serve on Democratic or Republican county committees that influence local government. Learn more about how they work and how you can run to represent your voting district.
Local issues lead federal debate in 10th District special election to complete Payne Jr.’s term
The winner of what appears to be the most competitive congressional election in New Jersey’s history will serve what is likely the shortest congressional term in the state to date. Here are some of the local issues Democratic candidates discussed with their community at a July 1 forum in Newark.
After Rep. Payne Jr.’s death in the 10th District, special elections and party conventions will select his replacement
The death of Rep. Donald Payne. Jr. while in office and running for reelection began two processes to replace him in office and on the ballot. Here is how it works.
We interviewed Democratic primary candidates running in the 2024 special election to represent NJ-10
Eleven candidates are running to finish the late Rep. Donald Payne Jr.’s sixth term representing the 10th District in what is likely the most competitive congressional primary in state history. We talked to six of them.
En el condado de Essex, persiste la historia de segregación de Nueva Jersey
The Jersey Bee ha iniciado un proyecto con Next City para explorar la segregación en el condado de Essex y en Nueva Jersey. Esto es lo que sabemos sobre el antiguo "estado esclavista del Norte" y lo que puedes hacer para ayudarnos a reportar sobre este tema.
¿Obtuviste comida de una despensa de alimentos en Nueva Jersey? Te explicamos de dónde vino
El condado de Essex cuenta con más de 100 lugares de distribución gratuita de alimentos durante todo el año. Esta es la manera como estos alimentos llegan desde las granjas, los bancos de alimentos y los supermercados a las decenas de miles de personas que dependen de ellos semanalmente.
In Essex County, New Jersey’s history of segregation persists
The Jersey Bee is launching a project with Next City to explore segregation in Essex County and New Jersey. Here is what we know about the former “slave state of the North” and what you can do to help us report.
What we heard: Stories from people navigating New Jersey’s food aid system
From operating hours to pantry inventory, area residents share their experiences and suggestions for New Jersey’s food aid system.
Picked up food from a food pantry in New Jersey? Here’s where it came from
Essex County has more than one hundred free food distribution efforts year-round. Here is how that food gets from farms, food banks, and supermarkets to the tens of thousands who rely on it weekly.
Political parties shape local elections through partisan committees. Here’s how they work
Between 12,000 and 25,000 New Jersey residents serve on Democratic or Republican county committees that influence local government. Learn more about how they work and how you can run to represent your voting district.
