How NJ21st’s Audience Grew From 2022 Through 2025
Earlier today, we published our Annual Financial report, this article is intended to provide transparency around reach and distribution –...
NJ21st Annual Financial Report – Calendar Year 2025
As part of our commitment to transparency and public accountability, NJ21st will publish an annual financial summary starting with 2025....
Accountability is a Privilege | Politics and the Public Interest in 2025
2025 delivered no shortage of news… from turf fields to flooding to sewage and yes, even the infamous chickens. Our...
Correction to 2025 Municipal Salary Range Increase Reporting
NJ21st incorrectly implied that there was an intra-year municipal salary increase within 2025. In fact, the salary increases occurred between...
Correction to Earlier Article on Plainfield High School Award
Cool story, bro, but before I get into it, yes, Plainfield High School (NJ) is receiving the $1,000 award for...
NJ21st Officially Recognized as a 501(c)(4) Nonprofit
NJ21st, Inc. has been officially recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a tax-exempt social welfare organization under section 501(c)(4)...
Close to Our Fundraising Goal in Sponsoring a High School Newsroom
Our commitment to independent journalism is growing – and we’re proud to announce we are only $300 away from our...
Invest in Facts, Transparency, and Student Journalists
In 2020, what started out as a small group of strangers seeking to be a voice in keeping local governing...
This Is Journalism: What NJ21st Stands For and Why Calling Us A Blog Won’t Stop Us
Some local representatives unhappy with our coverage consistently refer to us as a blog, which is their right. These references...
Don’t Worry — Our Substack Is Still Free
A good number of readers subscribe to our Substack so content is delivered directly to their email. The next time...