NJ21st is now officially operating as a 501(c)(4) nonprofit and we’re accepting Contributions.

This step allows us to grow and make our civic journalism model more sustainable. We aim to support local writers, mentor student contributors, and expand coverage across more towns in our district.

Contributions are not tax-deductible, but they directly support accountability reporting, public records work, and the people doing the work — including students learning how to cover civic life and engage in the democratic process here in New Jersey.

If you’ve found our reporting useful and believe in the value of independent, public-interest journalism at the local level, we hope you’ll consider contributing.

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