In his latest Opinion piece, Political Writer Matt Dragon explores the destructive historical racism embedded in ICE's kidnapping and disappearing of immigrants without due process. www.publicsq.org/latest-artic... #LocalNews #CommunityJournalism #Freedom #CivilRights #NewJersey #NJNews #NJ

Noticed anything different off the Turnpike recently? PSA has a billboard! In honor of #DemocracyDay2025, we thought it was time to make our values visible in a big way. How are you supporting local news on #DemocracyDay?

📣Heads up – starting 11/1, we’ll be posting a little more than usual! We’re participating in #NewsMatch, a powerful collaborative fundraising movement supporting independent journalism. Thank you for your support & stay tuned for more info! #NJNews #CommunityNews #NewJersey #NJ #LocalNews

Early voting begins today, Oct. 25, and ends next Sunday, Nov 2. 🔗To find local polling stations, please visit voter.svrs.nj.gov/polling-plac... #GOTV #EarlyVoting #VoteEarlyNJ #NJElections #NJVoting #NewJerseyVotes #NewJersey #NJ #CommunityNews #LocalNews #ElectionNews #NewsRootedInTheCommunity

Early voting begins today, Oct. 25, and ends Sun, Nov. 2. Citizens can vote in the #NewJersey Gubernatorial and General Assembly Races. 🔗To find local polling stations, visit voter.svrs.nj.gov/polling-plac... #GOTV #EarlyVoting #VoteEarlyNJ #NJElections #NJVoting #LocalNews #ElectionNews #NJ

It’s the National Day of Protest against Police Brutality. Stand in solidarity for a world free of violence. #NationalDayOfProtestAgainstPoliceBrutality #Revolution #RadicalRevolution #ExistenceIsResistance #CivilRights #Activism #NJ #NewJersey #Newark

Read Community Reporter Grace Kang’s new piece in our ongoing coverage of the ‘No Kings’ movement, in which PSA spoke to multiple organizers at the Newark demonstration. www.publicsq.org/latest-artic... #NoKings #NoKingsMovement #NoKingsInAmerica #LocalNews #CommunityJournalism #NewJersey #Newark

A happy Diwali to all who are celebrating. May the celebration of light be a time of peace, prosperity, and joy! #NewsRootedInTheCommunity #LocalNews #CommunityJournalism #Revolution #RadicalRevolution #ExistenceIsResistance #NJNews #NewJersey #Peace #Diwali #FestivalOfLights

“If you can't fly, then run, if you can't run, then walk, if you can't walk, then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.” - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. #NoKings #NoKingsInAmerica #LocalNews #CommunityJournalism #RadicalRevolution #NJNews #NewJersey #News #Journalism #Revolution

For her latest book review, Renee Johnston has delved into “Nobody Can Give You Freedom: The Political Life of Malcolm X” by Prof. Kehinde Andrews. www.publicsq.org/latest-artic... #NewsRootedInTheCommunity #LocalNews #CommunityJournalism #NJNews #NewJersey #Journalism #NJ #NobodyCanGiveYouFreedom

See PSA’s latest coverage of the ongoing legal case over Deborah Terrell’s police shooting with reporter @landi52orlando.bsky.social’s piece on the demonstration led by Terrell’s nephew, Tormel Pittman: www.publicsq.org/latest-artic... #CommunityJournalism #NJNews #NewJersey #Law #Justice #Trenton

On this Indigenous Peoples Day, PSA recognizes, acknowledges, and honors the rich history, culture, and contributions of indigenous peoples across New Jersey and throughout our nation. #IndigenousPeoplesDay #NJNews #NewJersey

In the 4th installment from our 2025 Citizen Journalism class, Jennah Cherry Romain shares her photo essay “A city in motion: Newark’s rhythms of travel”. Romain documented people as they navigated the South and West wards of Newark: www.publicsq.org/latest-artic... #NJnews #Newark

On Friday, Sept 26, “A Wisdom Keepers Delegation” with a coalition of global and local climate activists held an honorary indigenous water ceremony at Weequahic Park, Newark, NJ: www.publicsq.org/latest-artic...

“Through nonviolence, courage displaces fear; love transforms hate. Acceptance dissipates prejudice; hope ends despair. Peace dominates war; faith reconciles doubt…Justice for all overthrows injustice.” - Rev. James M. Lawson

Sending our wishes for a meaningful and reflective Yom Kippur. On this day, as on all days, we call for peace and reconciliation around the globe.

Check out the latest in PSA’s ongoing gubernatorial election coverage with reporter Anthony Orlando’s piece on the September 21 debates at @RiderUniversity in Lawrenceville: www.publicsq.org/latest-artic...

In pt. 2 of our 2025 Citizen Journalism class’s series on the Essex-Hudson Greenway, the team explores national Greenway trends, the role of vegetation and biodiversity, and how public transit connects to the Greenway: www.publicsq.org/latest-artic...

In pt. 1 of “Essex-Hudson Greenway balancing biodiversity with public access for our neighborhoods,” our 2025 Citizen Journalism class intros the Greenway project & centers community spaces as portals for connectivity: www.publicsq.org/latest-artic...

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Our community news platform includes news stories in the form of "News Poems" to offers everyone a unique storytelling venue. Read one from Political Writer, @mattdragon.com

It was sad to watch #BorisSanzhez out of his intellectual depth on #FreeSpeech #FirstAmendment issues in his interview with @petedominick.bsky.social

Earthquakes continue to rockNJ at an alarming rate and with shocking severity. As of August 12, the Garden State has reportedly experienced 26 earthquakes. What’s the cause of this new trend? 🔗 Read the full piece: www.publicsq.org/latest-artic...

In this first installment from PSA’s 2025 Citizen Journalism class, Shriaditi Kancherla shares her photo essay “An afternoon at Johnson Park,” which captures both the activity and the serenity of this outdoor space: www.publicsq.org/latest-artic...

Noticed anything different off the Turnpike recently? PSA has a billboard! In honor of #DemocracyDay2025, we thought it was time to make our values visible in a big way. How are you supporting local news on #DemocracyDay?