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Experiential learning is one of the four core pillars of Saint Benedict’s Prep in Newark! With a hands-on approach to learning, it is proving students with a practical tool to get them ready for life after school. Father Edwin Leahy, Headmaster of Saint Benedict’s Prep, as well as 1993 alum and trustee Naml Lewis, and students Essence Hogue and Demar Munroe talks about the value of the curriculum.

45,000 dockworkers are going back to work after the International Longshoreman Association reached a deal to suspend the strike until January. The pause to buy more time for both sides to negotiate a new contract is good news for consumers as we head into the holiday shopping season. The strike could have impacted economy to the tune of an estimated billions of dollars a day.

NJ Now - Oct 13, 2024

The 31-year-old former One Direction singer was found dead after falling from the hotel's third floor. According to a report from Reuters, police were called to the hotel in Buenos Aires responding to an emergency call that cited "an aggressive man who could be under the effects of drugs and alcohol."

In this episode of NJ Now we talk about the nations literacy crisis. According to the National Assessment of Education Progress, numbers show that 43%, not even half of fourth graders in the U.S. scored at or above a proficient level in reading as the numbers are even worse for marginalized students. Governor Murphy has signed bills in an effort to boost student literacy in New Jersey, especially following the challenges presented by the pandemic.

It’s all about the environment! A look at initiatives throughout the Garden State that could have a direct impact including offshore wind! Governor Murphy is still committed to the project despite the Danish company Orsted pulling out of the ocean wind development last year! What does the future hold for renewable energy? Senator Andrew Zwicker who represents New Jersey’s 16th Legislative District and is a staunch advocate for clean energy talks about ongoing efforts in this episode of New Jersey Now.

In this episode of NJ Now, we preview Tuesday's election with the race for the U.S. Senate at stake, as well as the Congressional seat in New Jersey’s 7th District. Also, its the end of an era as the Star Ledger ended its print edition and we dive into what it means for the future of journalism.

With former President Donald Trump’s resounding victory on election night, making in-roads in Democratic strongholds and performing better than he did in 2016 and 2020, the Republican President-Elect almost made a play for the Garden State! Trump’s re-election campaign not only made it a tight race in New Jersey, but races for Democratic candidates in the state became far too close for comfort! Full election analysis with the panel including Republican Strategist Alexandra Wilkes, Democratic Strategist Br

Food insecurity is a problem that affects an estimated 800,000 living in New Jersey. Among those leading the fight against hunger is Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin. From legislation to advocacy work, it’s an issue the Speaker has long been committed to. His office has now produced a documentary series titled "Feeding Hope" that explores the progress and future initiatives aimed at achieving a hunger-free New Jersey. Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin discusses the issue in this episode of NJ Now.

When it comes to the tech industry, opportunities for youth in underserved communities to break into the business are lacking! Yet another issue is the fact that a number of companies, non-profit and start-ups need as much help as they can get with web and database development services. Enter two South Brunswick High School students who saw the problem between the two and came up with a viable solution. Tech entrepreneurs Siddharth Shankar and Ayush Sinha, Co-Founders of the tech start-up Cloud Cores, tal