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Newark Mayor Cory Booker blasts proposed N.J. gay marriage referendum
NEWARK — In an unprecedented public divergence with Gov. Chris Christie, Newark Mayor Cory Booker said today he is firmly against leaving the question of gay marriage up to... [Read more]
Politics
Newark politician pleads guilty to income tax evasion
NEWARK — A former city council candidate and staffer to Central Ward Councilman Darrin Sharif pleaded guilty today to income tax evasion according to a statement issued by... [Read more]
Community
N.J. students honor Martin Luther King Jr. through gratitude and service
Most school kids were off Monday, but not fifth-grader Izzy Silver and other students of Hartshorn Elementary School in Millburn. For Silver, the holiday honoring Rev. Martin... [Read more]
Education
Gov. Christie calls for major changes in higher education
TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie this morning announced the final recommendations of an advisory committee tasked with reorganizing the University of Medicine and Dentistry of... [Read more]
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Pastor John Arnold, Jr.
He Called Them What? They Might As Well Have Called Them N*ggers! Last Sunday afternoon after being in two church services, I finally had a chance to sit down and review the Newark Star Ledger article “The Killing Cycle” detailing the hard work of the Essex... [Read more]
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