Know Your Jersey
Our fifth installment in the Understand Your Local Government series breaks down how Town Council meetings actually work, from the structure of an agenda to the difference between an ordinance and a resolution. We also published a counterpoint to last week’s piece on Millburn’s Charter Commission.

No Hate, Shady Data Collection
Laura reports on a high school “No Hate” event hosted by an entertainment company that runs a BMX stunt show and offers a $500 prize in exchange for student information that is sent to a military recruitment database.

Holy Redux
We cover the potential merger between Little Flower and Our Lady of Peace and the questions it raises for both parishes and their communities.

Well, Look Who Woke Up
The Berkeley Heights PTO finally weighs in with a survey on grading inequities, and we explain again how the Board of Education could have fixed this years ago. No more surveys, committees, or consultants. Just policy.

Sewage Spending Spree
Last week’s Town Council meeting brought another round of surprise late-year spending, this time focused on the wastewater plant.

Candidate’s Corner
Javier Morales thanks the community for its support in his successful Board of Education campaign, while Endick-Kaminsky promise to stay involved after conceding to Poage-Medeiros.

Community Voices
John delivers a post-election wrap-up and a call to action for residents to primary the machine candidates next year.

Understanding Your NJ Government: Boards of Education and School Funding

2026 7-District Niche Rankings

The Argument for Open Access in High School

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Waiting for a Match: Andrea's Need for a Lifeline

Andrea Is Searching for a Living Kidney Donor

Andrea is a young EMT facing a high-stakes search for a living donor. NJ21st spoke with Andrea and her family about her story, what living with kidney disease looks like and how the community can help her story reach the right person.

Visit Andrea's Page

NJ21st is sharing Andrea's story as a community service feature. Donor screening information, the full interview, financial support links and contact information are available on Andrea's page.