Raven Santana

On Clinton Avenue in Newark, just steps from City Hall, a historic brownstone that once served as a neighborhood anchor for Puerto Rican families in the 1980s has been given new life. After two-and-a-half years of planning and a $1.2 million investment, L... See more

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — also known as SNAP — is a lifeline for more than 800,000 New Jersey residents. But that safety net is at the center of a political showdown in Washington that could threaten how families put food on the tabl... See more

For thousands of small businesses across New Jersey welcoming the holiday shopping season, the next few weeks aren’t just busy — they’re critical. Chris Brinkofski, owner of Tons of Toys in Madison, says this year required intense preparation, especially ... See more

Food pantry workers across Bergen County packed their vehicles to the brim Monday morning at Overpeck County Park, where more than 90,000 pounds of fresh produce were distributed to help families facing food insecurity this holiday season. “We have 30 box... See more

Long-time Hoboken resident Amber Nugent says she would have handled the news differently if Optum — one of the nation’s largest health care providers and a subsidiary of UnitedHealthcare — had given patients proper notice that it will close nearly 90 medi... See more