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...
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,...
Videos and Images of 07/14/2025 Storm Throughout Union County
Residents of various communities in Union County have been sharing pictures and videos of flooding in their communities. You can...
Four Years of Shining a Light
This past year reminded us why we started NJ21st in the first place. We wanted to create a space where...
Independent but Not Alone: NJ21st Joins LION Publishers
We’re so happy to share that NJ21st has been accepted as a member of LION Publishers. LION is dedicated to...
Candidate Statements, Endorsements, and Your Role in the 2025 Elections
With the election fast approaching, we want to clarify NJ21st’s approach to the 2025 campaign season. We’ve reached out to...
New OPRA Tool Available from NJ21st
In light of recent changes to New Jersey’s OPRA law, we’ve made it easier for residents of the 21st District...
NJ21st Is Now a Registered Nonprofit
Founded in 2021, NJ21st (formerly Berkeley Heights Community Watch) emerged in direct response to the secretive and poorly executed reconfiguration...
What’s New at NJ21st: Wiki, Archive & Submission Tools Now Live
We’re excited to announce a significant update to NJ21st.com — with new tools, improved design, and expanded ways for the...