About Us/Code of Ethics

The Trenton Journal is an independently owned and operated multimedia platform that aims to address the information gaps and amplify voices in New Jersey’s capital city through solutions-based journalism. At The Trenton Journal, our mission is to provide the people of Trenton with accurate, independent, and meaningful journalism that informs, empowers, and uplifts our community. As a trusted source of local news, we hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards. All editorial decisions are made in the interest of our readers. We do not allow donors, sponsors, or board members to dictate coverage or interfere with our newsroom’s autonomy.

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