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Raven Santana is an award-winning journalist with a passion for serving New Jersey’s diverse communities and a highly respected member of her own. Santana has served as correspondent/sub-anchor for NJ Spotlight News since 2018. She’s reported on the state’s business climate, health care issues, undocumented workers legislation and more. She also hosts New Jersey Business Beat with Raven Santana on NJ PBS. The first woman of color in that role, she has made it a mission to focus on often-overlooked aspects of business, from BIPOC ownership to gaps in equity and inclusion. Her recent accolades include being recognized in 2023 as part of COLOR Magazine's Power 40 Under 40 list, and in Perth Amboy Free Public Library’s 2nd Annual Women’s History Month Celebration, where she received a mayoral citation and the NJ Senate/General Assembly presented her with a Joint Legislative Resolution. She also serves on The WNET Group’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion council and is vice president of The Second Street Youth Center, based in Plainfield.
Is it time for NJ high schools to start later?
Labor Day is here and with that, every high schooler in New Jersey realizes that their summer is officially over. It was always one of the worst feelings as a kid. Knowing that the freedom of summer vacation is over and it's back to reality now. Not only will kids...
Shocking Map Predicts Major Parts of New Jersey Underwater by 2050
We have heard for years how climate change will cause rising water levels. A new map shows a densely populated area of New Jersey expected to be underwater by the year 2050. Even though climate change is a much-debated topic, some facts just can't be ignored. According to Climate Central,...
NJ Spotlight News: September 4, 2024
We bring you what’s relevant and important in New Jersey news and our insight. Watch as the NJ Spotlight News team breaks down today’s top stories. Superfund listing proposed for Trenton neighborhood tainted by lead. The listing proposal is subject to a 60-day public comment period. Camden mayor:...
Another 4-year-old boy nearly drowns as tragic NJ summer continues
BERKELEY — A four-year-old boy is hospitalized in critical but stable condition after a rescue in Ocean County this Labor Day weekend, according to authorities. The young child was rescued from a swimming pool at a home in South Seaside Park on Friday, the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office said.
Experts Say NJ Hurricane Season Is Not Over Yet
New Jersey is no stranger to bad storms. There have been a few that caused a lot of damage when they made landfall. Even though it seems more common to hear about these storms during the warmer months, fall is actually one of the times when hurricanes are most likely to strike here in the Garden State.
New Jersey Drivers Think This Is Our Area’s Most Dreaded Road
The easy answer to the question of which road in Monmouth and Ocean Counties is ‘all of them’, but we dug a little deeper. You can make a compelling argument for at least a dozen roads in our area that could proudly hold this title. And frankly, each...
Roll up your sleeves! Volunteers needed for Beach Sweeps tradition
Shore lovers, it’s time to give back to the places that make New Jersey so unique. Clean Ocean Action’s Beach Sweeps is back, which dates back to 1985! Volunteers of all ages are needed to cover over 80 locations — just bring gloves and a bucket. “We...
NJ proposal: This back-to-school break should be an annual perk
💲 A sales-tax holiday was repealed ahead of the 2024 school year. New Jersey shoppers in 2022 and 2023 were gifted a 10-day exemption from sales tax on school-related purchases, but the perk didn't make it into this year's budget. So you're missing out on a tax holiday for...
The rest of America is jealous about this unique New Jersey law
⚫ A comic from NJ appeared on a podcast hosted by southern U.S. residents. ⚫ One host said he's surprised other states allow drivers to pump their own gas. ⚫ Out-of-staters like the option of not getting out of your vehicle. A comedian who got his start in the Garden...
What would you do with $681M? NJ lottery players test luck tonight
💰 Drawing is tonight (Sept. 3) An estimated $681 million ($336.1 million cash) is up for grabs in tonight’s Mega Millions drawing — coined as the seventh largest prize by the lottery game. Another reason to test your luck: they say it’s the biggest Mega Millions September...
2 girls shot by teen at NJ high school football game, report says
WAYNE — A 16-year-old boy is charged with attempted murder after a shooting at a high school football game, according to authorities. The shooting on Friday hospitalized two teenage victims, ages 16 and 15. Both victims were girls, ABC 7 Eyewitness News reported. Passaic County Technical Institute in Wayne...
South Jersey Times football picks, Week 1
Nineteen teams from the South Jersey Times coverage area opened their season during an exciting Week 0 for high school football, highlighted by the fourth annual Battle at the Beach. Now the other seven are set to get underway, including two traditionally strong programs that will be debuting new head coaches in a head-to-head matchup.
‘Survivor 47′ cast: See the full list of contestants, including 1 from N.J. — plus a sneak peek
The cast of Survivor’s newest season has been announced. The 47th season of “Survivor” will premiere Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 8 p.m., and new contestants will grace the shores of Fiji, including one castaway from Manahawkin, N.J. These 18 contestants will compete for a grand prize of...
Will fall foliage colors in N.J. be popping this year? Here’s what AccuWeather predicts.
The intense heat and relatively dry conditions we experienced in New Jersey this summer will likely dampen our fall foliage season. That’s the word from AccuWeather, which issued its 2024 fall foliage forecast Wednesday. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
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