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Senator Zwicker Visits Isles as Advocates Urge Full Funding for Lead Remediation
Last week, the Isles Johnson Center for Learning and Policy welcomed Senator Andrew Zwicker (LD-16) for a site visit centered on one of the most urgent health issues facing New Jersey families: lead exposure in the home. The visit brought together public health leaders, township officials, and advocates to see Isles’ lead and healthy homes…
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Trenton Marches and Rallies Against Gun Violence
Wear Orange Weekend drew large crowds in Trenton this Saturday, anchored by a Gun Violence Awareness march and the Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Rally, with a shared call to remember those lost to gun violence and to stand together for peace. The Gun Violence Awareness march, hosted by Isles and its Trenton Community Street…
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Isles’ Allen Killiebrew Weighs In on Reentry Employment Bill
As Assembly Bill 1760 advances in Trenton, Isles Youth Institute’s Allen Killiebrew is making the case for why the legislation matters to the young adults he works with every day. The bill, advanced by the Assembly Labor Committee on May 7, would direct the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD) to identify employment opportunities…
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Crime Falls Across Trenton as Community Intervention Takes Hold
Crime is down across Trenton this spring. According to the City of Trenton’s May 2026 CitiStat report, citywide crime fell 20 percent between January 1 and May 3 compared to the same stretch last year. Homicides dropped 57 percent, from seven to three, and robberies fell 58 percent, from 78 to 33. Police credit proactive enforcement and firearms recovery for part of the change. But the…
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New Grant Helps Downtown Trenton Businesses Invest in Their Storefronts
Isles’ Downtown Business Improvement Grant offers up to $10,000 for facade work and business upgrades — applications open now through June 15 Isles, Inc. is now accepting applications for the Downtown Business Improvement Grant, a new program offering up to $10,000 to eligible for-profit small businesses in Downtown Trenton. The grant is designed to put…
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Art On Front St. Returns to Downtown Trenton This Summer
Mark your calendar: on Saturday, July 25, 2026, Mill Hill Park and Front Street will fill with color, sound, and creativity as Isles and the City of Trenton present the 2nd Annual Art On Front St. From 12 to 6 p.m., downtown Trenton becomes one big celebration of art, culture, and community. Visitors can expect…
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Maternal Health Bills Signed into Law include Lead Screening Guidance
A historic win: Governor Phil Murphy has signed groundbreaking legislation that will help protect pregnant mothers from the dangers of lead exposure and addresses maternal health disparities. Isles led the coalition that made it happen.
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Free Rides for Expecting and New Mothers in Trenton
Isles’ GOTrenton! rideshare service is partnering with the New Jersey Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Authority (NJMIHIA) to provide free, unlimited transportation for pregnant and postpartum women, community health workers, doulas, and others in the perinatal workforce throughout Trenton.
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Fall Forum 2025: Cities for the Future
Last week, Isles and our Johnson Center for Learning & Impact brought together municipal leaders, advocates, and community stakeholders for the Fall Forum 2025: Cities for the Future. The daylong event tackled some of New Jersey’s most pressing challenges—extreme heat, sustainable transportation, and lead poisoning—with a focus on actionable solutions.
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EPA Adds East Trenton Potteries Site to Federal Superfund List
The East Trenton Collaborative (ETC) achieved a major environmental justice victory when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency officially added the Historic Potteries site to the National Priorities List on July 7th, securing federal funding for comprehensive lead contamination cleanup.