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Cory Booker and Alexis Lewis tie the knot in New Jersey and DC ceremonies

Cory Booker and Alexis Lewis are officially husband and wife. The New Jersey senator and Lewis, a director of a real estate investment firm, were married in two ceremonies: one at a courthouse in Newark, New Jersey on Monday, witnessed by their parents, and one on Saturday in Lewis’s native Washington, D.C, which was followed by a family-only reception. According to the New York Times, which covered the event, the couple had an intimate, interfaith ceremony for Booker, who is […]

todayNovember 30, 2025 4

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Obama blasts Trump ahead of Election Day in Virginia and New Jersey. Republicans keep it local

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Former President Barack Obama is encouraging voters to elect Democratic governors in Virginia and New Jersey in races this Tuesday to rebuke Donald Trump 10 months into his second presidency and a year ahead of midterm elections that could reshape it. Obama’s appearances Saturday for Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill contrast with Trump spending the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, leaving Republicans Winsome Earle-Sears in Virginia and Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey to campaign for themselves. At the same time, California advocates made a final push […]

todayNovember 2, 2025 1

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Obama rallies with Democrats in Virginia and New Jersey ahead of key governor races

Barack Obama is back in campaign mode. The former president stopped in Norfolk, Virginia, Saturday afternoon (Nov. 1) to rally with Democratic candidate and former congresswoman Abigail Spanberger, who’s facing off against Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in the state’s governor’s race. Later tonight, he’s headed to Newark to join Rep. Mikie Sherrill, who’s running against GOP challenger Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey’s gubernatorial contest. Watch the Campaign Rally in Newark live Republicans are making their final pushes across both […]

todayNovember 1, 2025

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US Rep. LaMonica McIver indicted on federal charges from skirmish at New Jersey immigration center

U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver was indicted Tuesday on federal charges alleging she impeded and interfered with immigration officers outside a New Jersey detention center while Newark’s mayor was being arrested after he tried to join a congressional oversight visit at the facility. Acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba announced the grand jury indictment in a post on X. “While people are free to express their views for or against particular policies, they must not do so in a […]

todayJune 11, 2025 1

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US senator says mysterious drones spotted in New Jersey region should be ‘shot down, if necessary’

A U.S. senator has called for mysterious drones spotted flying over sensitive areas in New Jersey and other parts of the Mid-Atlantic region to be “shot down, if necessary,” as it remains unclear who owns them. “We should be doing some very urgent intelligence analysis and take them out of the skies, especially if they’re flying over airports or military bases,” Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut said Thursday as concerns about the drones spread across Capitol Hill. People in the New York […]

todayDecember 12, 2024 1

Economy

Entrepreneurs Open 2nd Black-Owned Plant-Based Restaurant in New Jersey

Adenah Bayoh and chef Emeka Onugha are transforming plant-based dining with their second Black-owned restaurant, Brick City Vegan, now open in both Newark and Montclair, New Jersey. They offer fresh, flavorful dishes that prioritize health and sustainability without compromising taste.Their mission extends beyond food -- they aim to make vegan dining accessible and promote community health. They opened their first location in downtown Newark in 2021 to an enthusiastic reception and have now expanded to Montclair, according to Blavity.Adenah Bayoh, […]

todayJune 14, 2024 1

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New Jersey sets special election to fill Payne’s House seat

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Friday set a July primary and a September general election to fill the Newark-based U.S. House seat that opened after Rep. Donald Payne Jr.’s recent death. Murphy signed a writ of election, required under state law. The July 16 primary will be about a month after the state’s regularly scheduled June 4 contest, followed by the general election Sept. 18. The special election will determine who serves out the remainder of […]

todayMay 5, 2024 1

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Members of Congress ‘saddened’ by the death of New Jersey Rep. Donald Payne Jr.

Members of Congress are devastated by the passing of their colleague U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr., D-N.J., who died on Wednesday at the age of 65. Payne’s death comes after he had been hospitalized for several weeks following a cardiac arrest episode earlier this month.  House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., said in a statement that the New Jersey lawmaker is leaving “behind a legacy of relentless determination in the face of adversity.” Jeffries added, “Our nation is forever indebted […]

todayApril 24, 2024

Economy

Father and Son Duo Open Newest Black-Owned Caribbean Restaurant in New Jersey

Meet Parris and Tristan Jordan, a father-son duo who opened Bacchanal Junction, the newest black-owned Caribbean restaurant in Bloomfield, New Jersey. With a wealth of experience in hospitality and a deep-rooted passion for Caribbean culture, the Jordans bring a fresh and vibrant dining experience to Bloomfield and East Orange.The menu blends Caribbean cooking traditions with a modern twist, featuring dishes like Shark Bites, Jerk Salmon, and Stewed Kingfish with Creole Sauce. Guests can also look forward to island-style drinks such […]

todayApril 8, 2024 1