He’s the only lead tester in this contaminated neighborhood. He graduates next month.

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By Anna MattsonApr 27, 2026, 5:29 pm127 ptsTrending
Kim Booker never thought much about lead during her roughly 27 years living in Trenton, New Jersey. Born and raised in the once-industrial powerhouse, she first heard about the heavy metal at community meetings organized by the East Trenton Collaborative, a local nonprofit that works on environmental health and…

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