“What greater symbol of Newark’s life and health is there than to plant a tree?”
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Several church-affiliated groups in Newark, Montclair and Jersey City have been reaching out to immigrants with aid – not scorn.
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"Maybe no other single day in modern history so clearly exposed the darkness of hate and the radiance of love in their fullest forms."
“The 2023 honorees are groundbreaking contributors to Newark’s past, present and future.”
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize often-unsung community leaders and celebrate their contributions.
The world is filled with humor, inspiration and beauty. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County, NJ.
An inspiring display of neighborly love will kick off Friday in Newark with the launch of the city’s annual “24 Hours of Peace” event.
Rainy weather didn’t stop golfers at University Hospital Foundation’s Annual Golf Classic.
What would your survival odds be in a zombie apocalypse? It's not as dumb of a question as it seems, New Jersey – here’s why.
The impact of Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1968 visit to Newark still reverberates today.
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“The cathedral is usually full for this Mass, and hopefully, it will be again this year because this is a celebration of our identity.”
It isn’t the first time that Newark police officers have reached into their own pockets to help a community member out.
Dozens of teens did charity work in Newark, Bloomfield, Cranford, Elmwood Park, Paterson, Jersey City and North Arlington.
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New bill mandates public schools to provide free menstrual health products to students in grades 6 through 12
Robert Treat Academy Charter School students explored the wonders of the Jersey Shore in a decade-long maritime tradition.
The People’s Organization For Progress has a bus going to the “March On Washington” on Aug. 26.
The free celebration will include performances from stars such as Redman, Lil’ Mo and a well-known member of the Wu-Tang Clan.
Peace activists from Newark attended a street naming ceremony at the site of the original Black Panther Party’s Harlem chapter.
More than 130 faculty and staff members gathered for a bus tour of the school’s four previous locations in Newark.
Only 19% of Newark’s third grade students passed a state exam. The city is trying to turn things around – by teaching kids to enjoy reading.
La Casa de Don Pedro is hosting a monthly farmers market in an attempt to bring fresh produce to the Lower Broadway neighborhood.
A free morning of fun for toddlers and families in Newark will celebrate Harriet Tubman.
Public safety officials say the goal is to take a “clinical” approach during emergencies involving police – not a punitive one.
More than 100 youth affected by homelessness or trafficking needed a place to crash – and quick. Several found a warm welcome in New Jersey.