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Her bullied son took his life 3 years ago. Now, she’s advocating for trans youth | Calavia-Robertson
Since 2021, when her son died by suicide, this Bloomfield mom has been on a mission to "validate and protect trans youth" in New Jersey.
Inside a desperate mom’s fight to keep daughter’s alleged killer in prison | Calavia-Robertson
Her daughter Stephanie DeJesus' alleged killer could be free in just 3 years. For Paulina Vargas, the fight for justice could be a long one.
Inside a 2-hour ‘therapy session’ with N.J. men trying to fix their community | Calavia-Robertson
In their youth, they committed violence in Paterson. Now, they meet weekly to brainstorm ways to stop it.
How an N.J. man is teaching kids about finance with a beach ball and Connect 4 | Calavia-Robertson
The Newark resident didn't learn about money as a kid. Now, he's trying to help future generations of kids of color learn about budgeting.
Meet ‘Mr. Johnny,’ the man devoted to keeping his city’s streets clean
Rain or shine, he can be found, broom-in-hand, on Prince Street in Paterson "making it clean and beautiful."
For many N.J. Muslims, it’s not a celebratory Ramadan. But here’s how you can help. | Calavia-Robertson
For Muslims here, including my own neighbors, the suffering of Palestinians has marked the holy celebration with grief and guilt.
I had never seen diapers that celebrate Black babies, until I found these | Calavia-Robertson
The Plainfield mom who founded the brand tells me she hadn't seen "diverse" diapers either and that's why she created them.
A school shooter’s mom might go to jail. Should the parents of bullies join her? | Calavia-Robertson
Some N.J. parents feel inspired by Jennifer Crumbley's guilty verdict in Michigan. Are the parents of bullies next in line to catch a charge?
How the killing of a beloved activist fueled change in N.J. | Calavia-Robertson
Najee's death inspired the passing of a bill that's aimed at reducing police violence in situations involving mental health crises.
These N.J. Transit riders can barely afford food, much less a fare hike | Calavia-Robertson
For some, the 15% increase in bus and train fares planned for July means having to choose between getting to work or a meal.
No groceries in this N.J. city? Residents learning how to grow and sell their own food | Calavia-Robertson
In a 6,000-square-foot space that used to be a Children's Place, these Atlantic City residents are learning how to farm.
A food desert on the edge of the ocean
I spent the day in one of the worst food deserts in the state. Here’s what I learned.
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