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    What's the Matter With Newark?

    For the community economic development organizations that have spent decades trying to keep Newark's neighborhoods afloat, the promise of a new mayor has only managed to throw the city's paradoxes into sharper relief.  ·  By Julia Rabig

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    Trading Bullets for a Better Future

    Youth violence scars lives, turning America's streets into war zones. How do we transform killing fields into training grounds for stronger communities?  ·  By Matthew Hersh

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Planning vs. Development: Can We Really Choose One?

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