Steve Adubato: Only in NJ

Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin, left, and Senate President Steve Sweeney flank Governor Phil Murphy as he unveils his 2019 budget in the Assembly chamber.

New Year, Nagging Issues

January 7, 2019

Murphy, Sweeney need to shake hands and come out swinging at the problems facing our state....
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Robert Hoatson is a Voice for the Abused

December 17, 2018

Former Newark priest Robert Hoatson dedicates himself to supporting and advocating for victims of sexual assaults....
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Stepping Up the Fight Against Opioid Addiction

November 12, 2018

State, local communities roll out initiatives to battle opioid epidemic....
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Judge Lawrence Lawson, right, swears in Lamont Repollet as the state's education commissioner, June 19 in Trenton. Holding the ceremonial Bible is the commissioner's wife, J. Darlene Repollet.

Education Commissioner Lamont Repollet is an Open Book

September 12, 2018

New Jersey’s new education commissioner shares his thoughts on testing, pre-K, charters and more. ...
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Shelia Oliver, left, celebrates with then governor-elect Phil Murphy at an election night rally last November in Asbury Park.

Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver is a Problem Solver

August 22, 2018

Lieutenant governor Sheila Oliver hopes to tap her wealth of experience to address NJ’s toughest issues....
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A trio of young volunteers filled a black bag with garbage and a white bag with recyclables at Clean Ocean Action's fall 2017 Beach Sweeps in Sea Bright. The card is used to record data.

Plastic Plague at the Jersey Shore

July 11, 2018

Trash is wreaking havoc on our waterways. At the Shore, towns and volunteers are taking action....
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The iconic, 21-foot-tall, 495-pound, fiberglass mariner at Barnacle Bill’s in Ortley Beach was stored indoors in anticipation of Hurricane Sandy but is now back on his feet, putter in hand, greeting customers.

Shore Businesses are Standing Tall

May 24, 2018

Six years after the devastation of Hurricane Sandy, Shore businesses reflect on their painful recovery....
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Montclair High School sophomores Davida Task, left, and Grace Crandall were among the Jersey students who observed the nationwide March 14 walkout against gun violence.

Students & Free Speech

May 18, 2018

Where should schools draw the line?...
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Florio Reflects in New Memoir

April 23, 2018

An ex-governor shares lessons about tough choices, big-picture thinking and respect for your foes....
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Partners Wanted

March 16, 2018

Local institutions pledge their support as Newark takes back control of its public schools....
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Pursuing the Dream

February 12, 2018

Polish immigrant Martyna Majok’s plays provide a knowing window into the lives of newcomers....
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The soon-to-be 56th governor of New Jersey Phil Murphy has a lot of challenges ahead, according to his predecessors.

An Earful for Phil: Past Governors Sound Off

January 10, 2018

The soon-to-be 56th governor of New Jersey Phil Murphy has a lot of challenges ahead, according to his predecessors. ...
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A Good Start for New Jersey’s Children

November 8, 2017

New initiative aims to raise awareness of the physical and emotional needs of toddlers....
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Temperature’s Rising: How Will Jersey Deal with Global Warming?

October 25, 2017

A new report details the potential impact of global warming—and makes clear the need to act now....
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Princeton Mayor Liz Lempert suggests that towns consider shared services as a first step toward consolidation.

The Merger, Revisited: The Consolidation of Princeton, Four Years Later

September 29, 2017

The mayor reflects on lessons learned from the 2013 consolidation of the two Princetons....
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NJRHA president Marilou Halvorsen looks after the interestes of the state's restaurant and hotel owners.

The NJ Restaurant and Hospitality Association Has a Full Plate

August 15, 2017

Immigration, workforce development and new business models are key concerns for NJ’s restaurants, hotels....
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Artist rendering of the new Hard Rock Casino.

At Last, Good News for Atlantic City

June 14, 2017

Hard Rock Casino deal is latest development jackpot....
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Despite a fresh infusion of cash for NJ Transit, the system is short on funds for ongoing operations.

NJ Transit is On the Wrong Track

May 15, 2017

NJ Transit gets $140 million in new funds, but our long-ailing rail system remains in peril....
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Crime & Punishment

April 19, 2017

New Jersey abolished the death penalty in 2007. Now, two senators say it’s time to reconsider the ban....
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Standing For Sanctuary

March 3, 2017

Mayors vow to defy Trump, protect immigrants....
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