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Adam Clark

@realAdamClark

Journalist covering everything New Jersey. My work can be found on @njdotcom and in the @starledger

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Joined October 2009
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“Every day, every minute, we used to think, how do we help our child?” It takes incredible bravery and strength for parents to tell the story of their child's suicide. This is the story of a gay teen and a devastated family left behind. nj.com/news/2022/12/the-life…
The life & death of a ‘perfect human.’ A N.J. teen’s suicide reveals the depths of a growing crisis.

The life & death of a ‘perfect human.’ A N.J. teen’s suicide reveals the depths of a growing crisis.

Shiv Kulkarni didn’t see room in the world for a gay kid like himself.

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NJ_Opinion@NJ_OpinionOct 24
Behind the best Jersey story you never knew you needed: porta potties 👉 mrf.lu/2HxDF
Behind the best Jersey story you never knew you needed: porta potties

Behind the best Jersey story you never knew you needed: porta potties

Sure there's pun galore in Adam Clark's obsessive reporting on portable toilets. But it also uncovered private equity's grip on the sanitation industry and a widening class divide in American...

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Sure there's pun galore in Adam Clark's obsessive reporting on portable toilets. But it also uncovered private equity's grip on the sanitation industry and a widening class divide in American bathrooms More 👉 mrf.lu/2HxDF
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Bad news: private equity is buying up port-a-potties. projects.nj.com/porta-potty/
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NEW: @johnsb01 and I spoke to Rep. Tom Kean Jr. and Rebecca Bennett about their tight race in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District, which comes after Kean's absence. "I'm stronger than ever," he told us. nj.com/politics/2026/10/is-t…

Is this Tom Kean Jr.'s last stand? The nation — and Trump — are watching.

New Jersey's 7th Congressional District is one of the most competitive U.S. House races in the country.

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New Jersey kids are learning cursive again. And some teachers, too. A postcard from third grade, where schools are turning back the clock nj.com/education/2026/10/thi…
Cursive is mandatory in N.J. schools again. Digital age kids are loving it.

Cursive is mandatory in N.J. schools again. Digital age kids are loving it.

New Jersey schools are turning back the clock. Kids can't get enough of it.

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I stuck GPS trackers on three porta potties to follow a wet, hot New Jersey summer. Then I plastered QR code stickers inside of them so New Jerseyans could tell their stories. Yes, I even witnessed the macabre aftermath of a porta potty bombing. projects.nj.com/porta-potty
The untold legend of the Jersey porta potty, an unsung hero we don’t deserve

The untold legend of the Jersey porta potty, an unsung hero we don’t deserve

They’re disgusting, irrationally despised and utterly indispensable. A journalistic deep dive into the unnaturally blue waters of the porta potty.

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This is journalism at its most creative, curious and delightfully absurd. Tremendous reporting, storytelling and interactive design from my talented @njdotcom colleagues, including @realAdamClark You really have to experience this one. 👇 projects.nj.com/porta-potty/
The untold legend of the Jersey porta potty, an unsung hero we don’t deserve

The untold legend of the Jersey porta potty, an unsung hero we don’t deserve

They’re disgusting, irrationally despised and utterly indispensable. A journalistic deep dive into the unnaturally blue waters of the porta potty.

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njdotcom@njdotcomOct 21
We followed three Jersey porta potties for 123 days. Here's all the s--- that's fit to print. Read more here 👉 mrf.lu/2vcrM
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Welcome to the bizarre realm of the porta potty keepers, a world where the day begins at 4:30 a.m., excrement equals job security and honest businessmen swear their devotion to two-ply toilet paper. projects.nj.com/porta-potty
The untold legend of the Jersey porta potty, an unsung hero we don’t deserve

The untold legend of the Jersey porta potty, an unsung hero we don’t deserve

They’re disgusting, irrationally despised and utterly indispensable. A journalistic deep dive into the unnaturally blue waters of the porta potty.

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This @realAdamClark piece on "pitiful plastic poop palaces" is a must-read for anyone (ahem) relieved to find them at the edge of a youth soccer/high school football field. projects.nj.com/porta-potty/
The untold legend of the Jersey porta potty, an unsung hero we don’t deserve

The untold legend of the Jersey porta potty, an unsung hero we don’t deserve

They’re disgusting, irrationally despised and utterly indispensable. A journalistic deep dive into the unnaturally blue waters of the porta potty.

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Youth sports in New Jersey are an expensive, corrupted, high-pressure mess. We found a better way — 4,000 miles away — in a place where they don't even keep score in some youth games. Hallo, Norway! 🇳🇴 nj.com/sports/2026/09/nj-you…
N.J. youth sports are tainted by corruption and greed. The cure is 4,000 miles away.

N.J. youth sports are tainted by corruption and greed. The cure is 4,000 miles away.

Norway has a cost-effective youth system that encourages participation in multiple sports. Why can't the U.S. follow its example?

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aj mcdougall@oldmcdougallSep 15
NEW from me in @guardian: A crew of elite shipwreck hunters from New Jersey dives the wrecks no one else can reach. Last summer, one of them didn't come home. This is a love story. It's also a story about obsession, grief, and a woman who won't let go. theguardian.com/environment/…
The love of her life died at sea hunting shipwrecks. Now she’s taking the helm

The love of her life died at sea hunting shipwrecks. Now she’s taking the helm

After Jennifer Sellitti lost her partner Joe Mazraani, she thought everything was over. Then she inherited his ship

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I spent more than a year reporting on Taylor Provisions and its strange, secretive history. The company that makes Taylor ham stretches back to 1856, and its history now includes: an affair, reclusive characters, allegations of wiretapping and more. nj.com/news/2025/12/the-unto…
Taylor ham, the untold story. Iconic N.J. food's legacy is tainted by scandal and cruelty.

Taylor ham, the untold story. Iconic N.J. food's legacy is tainted by scandal and cruelty.

The inside story of how a revered pork roll brand became the domain of a mercurial owner.

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Holy sharks! We just dropped a must-see feature on the history and future of sharks at the Jersey Shore — including video from a real shark attack. Great stuff from @realAdamClark @AndreMalok @AndyMills_NJ @TheJRob and others. projects.nj.com/sharks/
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My amazing colleagues @AndreMalok and @AndyMills_NJ have stolen the show again. If you love the Jersey Shore, their visuals for this shark story are must see. projects.nj.com/sharks/
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Project for @njdotcom: BEAVERS! I spent over a year tracing the history of the beaver in #NewJersey and centering the war one small suburban town has had with the rodents. edt: @jessbeym, amazing video @AndreMalok, and illustrations via Halsey Berryman 🔗 projects.nj.com/beavers/
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What do you do when the state seizes your Groundhog Day groundhog? Read the story of Milltown Mel, a magical rise, a stunning fall and a possibly impossible quest to save Groundhog Day in small-town New Jersey. nj.com/news/2025/01/requiem-…
N.J.’s 'greatest little town' lost its Groundhog Day. Inside the near impossible quest to save it.

N.J.’s 'greatest little town' lost its Groundhog Day. Inside the near impossible quest to save it.

Yet another hollow Feb. 2 will pass in Milltown without the glory of a marmot’s meteorological prophecy.

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Can anyone save Groundhog Day in Milltown? Inside the possibly impossible quest to replace Milltown Mel, the fallen groundhog of Jerseys' "greatest little town." nj.com/news/2025/01/requiem-…
N.J.’s 'greatest little town' lost its Groundhog Day. Inside the near impossible quest to save it.

N.J.’s 'greatest little town' lost its Groundhog Day. Inside the near impossible quest to save it.

Yet another hollow Feb. 2 will pass in Milltown without the glory of a marmot’s meteorological prophecy.

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Must-read story from @realAdamClark: A N.J. man was strangled to death. But who’s really to blame? This piece will leave you shaken and angry. nj.com/passaic-county/2024/1…
Who killed Frankie? A N.J. man was strangled to death. But who’s really to blame?

Who killed Frankie? A N.J. man was strangled to death. But who’s really to blame?

Two strangers are assigned to live together. One ends up dead. The other locked away.

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"The freakin’ horse is on the field. I don’t know what the hell’s going on." The Rutgers horse mascot was penalized 30 years ago this week, nearly costing his team the game. His inner circle believes the true story can restore his good name. nj.com/sports/2024/10/a-ride…
This ‘dumbass’ N.J. horse lives in college football infamy. Can the truth clear his name?

This ‘dumbass’ N.J. horse lives in college football infamy. Can the truth clear his name?

Lord Nelson, the charismatic Rutgers mascot, prematurely galloped onto the field and into sports infamy in 1994. Here's his story.

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