Union County
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Blog
Plainfield Vintage Hunt: 7 Thrift Stores You Can’t Miss
Introduction: Why Plainfield Is Thrifting Gold Plainfield, once the “Queen City” of New Jersey, may not be top of mind…
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Blog
Tariffs, Trade, and the Black Bottom Line: How Trump’s Economic Policies Hit Northern New Jersey
Tariffs, Trade, and the Black Bottom Line: How Trump’s Economic Policies Hit Northern New Jersey During his presidency, Donald Trump…
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City Hall
How to Get Involved with Your City Council, School Board, and Local Causes
How to Get Involved with Your City Council, School Board, and Local Causes In communities across Northern New Jersey, decisions…
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City Hall
Plainfield, NJ: The Queen City’s Crown of Culture, Courage, and Community Power
Plainfield, NJ: The Queen City’s Crown of Culture, Courage, and Community Power Known affectionately as “The Queen City,” Plainfield, New…
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City Hall
Elizabeth, NJ: Portside Pride, Immigrant Roots, and a City That Never Stops Moving
Elizabeth, NJ: Portside Pride, Immigrant Roots, and a City That Never Stops Moving In the heart of Union County, just…
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African Diaspora
How Africans Hijacked Essence Festival
A Cultural Crossroads In recent years, tensions between Foundational Black Americans (FBA) and members of the broader African diaspora—including Caribbean…
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The Story of Juneteenth: America’s Newest Federal Holiday
Introduction: From Galveston to the Capital On June 19, 1865, two and a half years after President Lincoln signed the…
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Plainfield Eats: 8 Spots for the Best Soul Food and Beyond
You know those days when only a heaping plate of fried chicken, collard greens, and buttered cornbread will do? Plainfield’s…
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5 New Jersey Designers Redefining Streetwear
Intro: Why Jersey Streetwear Can’t Be Ignored Forget Silicon Valley’s hoodies or L.A.’s athleisure, right here in the Garden State,…
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Tech
5 North Jersey Tech Startups to Watch
Who are the Players? Quick, name a tech startup in North Jersey. If you’re blanking, you’re not alone. Newark, Paterson,…
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