By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 10/31/2025 10:30 PM

In this special edition, we’re taking a journey through public art in New Jersey with our new digital documentary series “Painting Community.” From the neighborhoods of Newark to the boardwalks of Atlantic City, we’ll explore how murals and installations are doing far more than decorating blank walls. They’re telling stories — reflecting identity and culture, […] The post NJ Spotlight News special edition — ‘Painting Community’: October 31, 2025 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Madeline Ference | 10/31/2025 7:20 PM

Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 4. The post NJ governor’s race: Where Sherrill, Ciattarelli stand on key issues appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Codea | 10/31/2025 4:16 AM

The commissioner has considerable authority to shape educational policy The post A message for New Jersey’s next governor and commissioner of education appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Madeline Ference | 10/31/2025 4:14 AM

In NJ, advocates, lawmakers and business grapple with surge in server farms and the power they need The post As data center projects surge, can NJ keep up? appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 10/31/2025 4:11 AM

ICE agents recently detained dozens in Woodbridge The post Immigrant advocates decry ICE crackdown in NJ  appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Madeline Ference | 10/31/2025 4:07 AM

The figure is more than double what the Murphys reported in 2023 The post Phil Murphy, wife report $3.4 million income in 2024 — double the prior year’s earnings appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 10/30/2025 10:30 PM

We bring you what’s relevant and important in New Jersey news and our insight. Watch as the NJ Spotlight News team breaks down today’s top stories. The post NJ Spotlight News: October 30, 2025 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 10/30/2025 10:21 PM

Mikie Sherrill holding on to a narrow lead over Jack Ciattarelli The post NJ governor’s race: Latest poll, school board elections appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Codea | 10/30/2025 4:12 AM

An argument for open primaries The post Op-Ed: Time for New Jersey’s independent voters to have a stronger voice appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | John Reitmeyer | 10/30/2025 4:10 AM

State panel says funds grew nearly 11%, beating estimates The post Pension funds get boost from high investment returns appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Hannah Gross | 10/30/2025 4:07 AM

Lower-turnout school board elections have significant impact on how schools are governed and how taxpayer money is spent The post NJ elections: Fewer candidates running for school boards appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Codea | 10/30/2025 4:06 AM

Where the two major party candidates stand on issues with little public attention The post NJ governor’s race: Sherrill and Ciattarelli on abortion, gun rights, vaccines appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | NJ Spotlight | 10/29/2025 10:31 PM

We bring you what’s relevant and important in New Jersey news and our insight. Watch as the NJ Spotlight News team breaks down today’s top stories. The post NJ Spotlight News: October 29, 2025 appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 10/29/2025 9:57 PM

Advocates say inaccessible offices, rushed care and bias continue to endanger lives The post Report details deep failures in NJ health care for people with disabilities appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Joanna Gagis | 10/29/2025 9:56 PM

Major party candidates, Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli, are making their final pitches to voters The post NJ governor’s race: Candidates traversing the state in final bus tour campaigns appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 10/29/2025 9:55 PM

Studios are eligible to receive a tax incentive of up to 40% for productions filmed in NJ The post Paramount signs 10-year deal to join new Bayonne studios appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 10/29/2025 4:15 AM

Many New Jersey families will encounter new barriers to health insurance coverage The post Op-Ed: Open enrollment challenges, renewed commitment to coverage in NJ appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 10/29/2025 4:13 AM

SNAP benefits in NJ are secure through Oct. 31. WIC benefits will continue through Nov. 10 The post Government shutdown could leave thousands in NJ without food assistance appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Genesis Obando | 10/29/2025 4:10 AM

Urban schools would lose in latest campaign promise The post NJ’s school funding formula once again a GOP target: News analysis appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story

By NJ Spotlight | Hannah Gross | 10/29/2025 4:08 AM

Ciattarelli wants a rewrite while Sherrill offers tweaks The post NJ governor’s race: The plans to pay for schools appeared first on NJ Spotlight News. ... Read full Story