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A Hoboken Pizza Spot Known for Its Unusual Creations Closes After 11 Years
Tony Boloney’s has confirmed the closure of its Hoboken location in New Jersey. It was known for its specialty pizzas, oversized sandwiches, and creative comfort food. The announcement prompted customers to share memories of the restaurant on social media. Tony Boloney’s Has Announced Its Closure. Tony Boloney’s was...
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Newark scores on state tests could increase scrutiny of tutoring and literacy initiatives
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. The share of Newark students meeting state English language arts standards dropped last school year, while the share meeting math standards rose, newly released test results show. Across the city’s traditional public and charter schools, 35.7% of students met grade-level expectations in English language arts, down from 41.7% last year, according to a Chalkbeat analysis. In math, proficiency rose to 30.1%, up from 27% in 2025. The results, which the state released earlier this month, offer a mixed picture of academic performance in Newark, where schools have spent years working to help students recover from pandemic learning disruptions . The scores could lead to closer scrutiny of tutoring and literacy initiatives that have tried to assist in that recovery. Newark Public Schools officials presented preliminary results at an October school board meeting , acknowledging that most district students continued to fall short of grade-level expectations. The state’s more-detailed release also shows substantial differences in proficiency between Newark Public Schools, the state’s largest school district,
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Former Montclair Mayor Sean Spiller, New Jersey Education Association Focus of Federal Investigation, Politico Reports
The New Jersey Education Association is under federal investigation for its use of union funds to boost former Montclair Mayor Sean Spiller’s 2025 gubernatorial candidacy, according to a Politico report. The report, citing four people with knowledge of the investigation, said the probe centers on the union’s use of...
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NJPAC Unveils 2026 Holiday Lineup With Music, Dance, and New Outdoor Market
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced its December holiday lineup. It includes six performances, a free Kwanzaa celebration, and a new outdoor Holiday Market, according to The Local Girl. Six shows fill the schedule: Christmas With Canadian Brass, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight, The Nutcracker, Sacred Visions:...
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Free turkeys and chickens to be handed out at Paterson City Hall
PATERSON, N.J. (PIX11) — On Friday, Paterson residents can receive a free turkey or chicken at Paterson City Hall. The Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway will start at 5 p.m. at 155 Market Street in Paterson. The event is organized by Mayor Andre Sayegh and the Islamic Center of Passaic County. 500 turkeys and 500 chickens will […]
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Kearny Dems sweep to victory last week
The Blue Tsunami that hit America last week was just as strong in Kearny — the Democrats had a very strong showing. Seen in this image are five of the victors. They are, from left, First Ward Councilman George Zapata, who won a second term and easily fended off a last-minute write-in campaign against his candidacy; incumbent Board of Education trustees Zibbie Viscuso, Samantha Paris and Laura Cifelli-Pettigrew; and Third Ward Councilwoman-elect Sarah Bonilla, who will take office in January. Bonilla easily fended off a Republican challenger.