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A District’s Wrong Turn
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Education
When Camden tried to close three magnet schools amid a $91M deficit, students protested — and won. But the deeper fight over who controls Camden’s schools isn’t over.
Mejia Says ‘No Corner’ Of U.s. Livable With Pay Below $25 An Hour
Politics
Gov. Sherrill Eyes Redistricting In NJ After Controversial Voting Rights Decision
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New Jersey City University Meets Mental Health Need With 24/7 Aid
Health

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Hollywood Juice Shop Owners Bring Luxury Wellness Experience to Scotch Plains
Ameen and Roshonda Albany are redefining what a juice bar can be with Hollywood Juice Shop in Scotch Plains, blending health, style and community to create a wellness experience that’s as elevated as it is accessible.

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