How growing cannabis could fuel the economy in New Jersey

As part of our Special Series, " Urban Matters," Tai Cooper, Chief Community Development Officer, NJEDA, joins Steve Adubato to discuss the growing cannabis industry in New Jersey and how art installations and community projects help fuel the economy, particularly in urban areas.

2025-03-12T23:43:20-04:00

How this food pantry is uplifting communities facing food insecurity

Steve Adubato sits down with Vesta Godwin Clark, Executive Director at St. James Social Service Corporation, to examine how their food pantry and soup kitchen dramatically pivoted during the pandemic.

2025-02-28T08:18:12-05:00

How Rutgers University- Newark is supporting young entrepreneurs

Steve Adubato sits down with Jasmine Cordero-West, Associate Director of Rutgers Advanced Institute for the Study of Entrepreneurship and Development and Co-Founder & Co-Director of Urban Solutions Lab at Rutgers University – Newark, to discuss supporting young entrepreneurs in urban areas.

2025-02-28T08:16:41-05:00

Transparency in charter schools & the importance of the Federal Department of Education

Steve Adubato speaks with Harry Lee, President & CEO of New Jersey Public Charter Schools Association, to address transparency within charter school budgets, the importance of the Federal Department of Education, and the academic success of charter schools in urban areas.

2025-02-07T10:32:02-05:00

Important investments in facilities for students in Newark, NJ

One-on-One Senior Correspondent Jacqui Tricarico talks with Andrew Christ, SVP of Real Estate Development & Capital Operations at New Jersey Institute of Technology, to discuss investments made in spaces throughout Newark to provide better facilities for students.

2025-01-31T10:58:57-05:00

Asw. Shavonda Sumter discusses the local impact of the 2024 Presidential Election

Asw. Shavonda Sumter (D), Chair of the Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee, sits down with Steve Adubato to discuss the impact of the 2024 Presidential Election on the economy, immigration, and future local and national elections.

2025-01-16T11:17:40-05:00

Superintendent of Newark Public Schools discusses academic goals for the district

Steve Adubato is joined by Roger León, Superintendent of Newark Public Schools, to discuss the academic and instructional priorities for the school year and the greatest lessons he has learned during his tenure.

2024-11-07T21:08:47-05:00

Addressing food insecurity and child care initiatives in Atlantic City, NJ

Steve Adubato is joined by Tara Colton, Chief Economic Security Officer of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, to discuss food insecurity in Atlantic City and initiatives to improve childcare facilities throughout the state.

2024-11-07T21:05:15-05:00

How North Star Academy is preparing students for success post-graduation

Steve Adubato sits down with Jennifer Da Silva, Director of Operations at North Star Academy, to explore how they strategically prepare high school students for success after graduation.

2024-09-20T08:00:41-04:00
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