Trenton Helps Residents Turn Abandoned Houses Into Homes
In 2022, the city of Trenton in New Jersey started a pilot program to create pathways for residents to become homeowners.
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Partnership in Camden Creates Homeownership Opportunities
Nine new homes are being constructed on a once-vacant lot in Camden, NJ, made possible through a partnership between the PBCIP and NJAM.
Owner Says Order To Shut Down Online Supermarket Is Unfair
Concerned with the health of her Black and brown neighbors in Paterson, NJ, Shana Manradge decided to create an online supermarket.
Newark’s Summer Youth Employment Program Offers Hands-on Skills
Almost 3,000 students in Newark are participating in various work programs as part of the city’s summer youth employment program.
Newark Facility Is a Safe Haven for People With HIV/AIDS
Newark’s Broadway House for Continuing Care is New Jersey’s only specialized care facility for people living with HIV/AIDS.
Newark Residents Apply for Affordable Mortgages
Newark partnered with the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA) in an effort to combat redlining and gentrification.
The Push to Combat Redlining in New Jersey
New Jersey banks that are charged with redlining are paying hefty fines. That money is being used to reinvest into communities of color.
Entry to Marijuana Business a Challenge for Black Women in NJ
Would-be marijuana entrepreneurs tell of obstacles and discouragement in New Jersey for Black women across the state.
Low-Income Renters Become New Homeowners Through Newark Program
On Tuesday, a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Newark honored four low-income renters chosen by housing lottery to become first-time homeowners.
Advocates Push Back After City Cuts Down Trees to Block Unhoused Residents Seeking Shelter
Advocates for the homeless in Lakewood, New Jersey contend that cutting down trees doesn’t address the root issue of homelessness.