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BY CLYDE HUGHES | AC Joseph Media PAULSBORO — Paulsboro councilman Tahje Thomas , at 26, became the youngest person ever to be elected council president in the borough of Paulsboro and in Gloucester County during its reorganization meeting this week. Thomas is a business teacher at Paulsboro High School , where he was once a student leader and served as senior class president. He was elected to council in 2023. He also leads a school-based mentorship program that assists middle school students with improving social emotional skills and lowering student disciplinary infractions. “It is truly an honor to serve in this position and it is a very exciting opportunity that I have been blessed with,” Thomas told Front Runner New Jersey when asked about how it felt to be chosen by his fellow council members for the leadership role.  Read the rest of the story here.

  Photo courtesy of Bryce Rozier BY CLYDE HUGHES | AC JosepH Media MOORESTOWN – Quinton Law made history again on Monday night as he was sworn-in as the first Black mayor of Moorestown Township during a reorganization. The Moorestown native, 27, who had already made history as the first African American and youngest person to serve on council, had been deputy mayor before the organization. Former Mayor Nicole Gillespie is currently running for New Jersey Assembly to fill the seat left vacant by current U.S. Rep. Herb Conaway.  Read the rest of the story here .

  BY CLYDE HUGHES | AC JosepH Media ATLANTIC CITY — There was no shortage of news in 2024. While the presidential election year generates and tends to dominate the headlines, there were individuals to made positive news for various reason—making history through elections and other endeavors, saving lives and making sure history is not forgotten. People of color in South Jersey played critical roles in creating some of those most memorable stories. On Front Runner New Jersey's list of 2024 Newsmakers of the Year, there are inspiring, yet tragic stories that shared the spotlight with some who managed to even land on the Moon. All the same, their stories are encouraging and unforgettable. We also present a list of more than a dozen "Special Mentions," people and organizations you should key your eye on as they continue to evolve and find their own special places in the upcoming year. Presenting Front Runner New Jersey 2024 Newsmakers of the Year: Re...

  BY CLYDE HUGHES | AC JosepH ATLANTIC CITY – Front Runner New Jersey and AC JosepH Media would like to thank you on this Thanksgiving for the many blessings throughout the year as we continue to serve South Jersey with news and information that celebrates ethnic diversity while bringing people together. It has not been an easy road and we expect it to get much harder with the upcoming change in the political climate, but Front Runner New Jersey will stand firm with our commitment to spreading factual, accurate, truthful and positive news about the Black and Latino communities and other marginalized communities. We are thankful for so many small businesses and nonprofits locally who have decided to advertise with us and recognize us in other ways. Please go to our website and click on any of the small businesses and nonprofits and support them, because we know firsthand that they support you and South Jersey. Read the rest of the Front Runner New Jersey Thanksgiving O...

  BY CLYDE HUGHES | AC JosepH   ATLANTIC CITY – Former Atlantic City First Lady Nynell Langford and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka were two of the awardees at the annual In the Black Community Awards presented by the South Jersey African American Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, Nov. 20 during the League of Municipalities convention.   The VIP reception and awards were held at the Claridge Hotel Grand Ballroom . Baraka, who is running for New Jersey governor next year, was one of the main attractions as well as community award winners.   Langford, an Atlantic City native with decades of community service before, during and after she was first lady and a member of the Atlantic City School board, said she was honored for her service. READ the rest of the story here.

  BY CLYDE HUGHES | AC JosepH Media WILLINGBORO – Burlington County Commission Felicia Hopson and Curate Noir owner Nika Corbett are among the honorees for the All Things Are Possible Community Service Awards & Kwanzaa Gala on Friday, Dec. 6 at The Merion , 1301 Route 130 in Cinnaminson.  Tickets are on sale at Kwanzaa Community Service Awards . The awards, which have quickly become one of the anticipated highlights of holiday season, honor those in the Burlington County are given themselves to youth and public service. The All Things Are Possible foundation is committed to embodying its mission to empower the youtand to enhance the community. The Kwanzaa Community Service Awards brings together all aspects of our community: residents, businesses, organizations, religious leaders, and civic organizations from every demographic to celebrate our greatness.  Read the rest of the story here .