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Is Mussab Ali Jersey City's Answer to Zohran Mamdani? Only Tuesday's Election Will Tell

“Politicians are the OG influencers,” Ali, the youngest candidate in Jersey City, New Jersey’s mayoral race, told Teen Vogue.

Juneteenth Celebrates an End to Slavery—But Northern States Still Allowed It

Modern descriptions of American slavery often paint the North as slavery-free, abolitionist states, but this isn’t true.

The New Jersey Drone Mystery May Not Actually Be That Mysterious

A flurry of drone sightings across New Jersey and New York has sparked national intrigue and US government responses.

2020 Election Sees Big Wins for Drug Legalization

Residents in five states voted to legalize marijuana use.

36 Jewish Activists Were Arrested While Protesting ICE

"We’re going to make it impossible for ICE to do business as usual."

These Teen Activists Didn't Let New Jersey's $15 Minimum Wage Leave Them Behind

“It's just really important to see the value of organizing."

Here's Every State with Marijuana on the Ballot in the 2018 Midterms

There are 8 states where voting could have an impact on pot policy this fall.

Deb Haaland Is One Step Closer to Becoming the First Native American Woman in Congress

She was one of several big winners in the June 5 primaries in 8 states.

2 Are Dead and 43 are Injured After a New Jersey School Bus Accident

A student and an adult died; 43 passengers have been transported to hospitals.

New Jersey Might Be the Latest State to Lift Regulations on Hair Braiding

"I had no idea about how tough it was for these women to practice what they love doing."

Delaware Became the First State to Ban Child Marriage

"We are pushing forward in other states, too."

New Jersey Became the 13th State to Adopt Automatic Voter Registration

Here's what it means for New Jersey voters.

More Than 80 High Schoolers in This State Are Making Their Own Youth Council

They hope to advise the governor on policy.

The Suspected Chelsea Bomber Has Been Charged With Attempted Murder

Ahmad Khan Rahami is being held on $5.2 million bail.

Real Housewives' Christine Staub on New Jersey Style and Her Chihuahua Fendi

Model and student (daughter of Real Housewives' Danielle) proves there's more to Garden State style than poufs and fake tans.

New Band You Need to Know: Screaming Females

Screaming Females is a rock trio from my home state of New Jersey. And like many NJ notables, these two guys and gal know how to rock. Here's their performance of the song "Bell" (from...