The world is filled with humor, inspiration and beauty. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County, NJ.
Cardinal Tobin to Celebrate Mass Feb. 12 at Newark’s Cathedral Basilica
Archdiocese of Newark's Sanctuary of the Four Chaplains commemorated 80th Anniversary of Chaplains' Ultimate Sacrifice During Tribute Mass
Newark got an inspiring visit from Ashley Cariño, the reigning Miss Universe Puerto Rico, who spoke to students about overcoming adversity.
Check out some of our top stories this week in Newark and Essex County.
United Way: A fundraising campaign aims to raise $1 million over the next three years, which will go directly into the community.
A temporary treatment change in Irvington and several other New Jersey towns will begin on Feb. 20 and last until the end of April.
The lecture series will spotlight food and its links to African traditions, Black diasporan histories, climate chaos and social justice.
An Essex County-based nonprofit is offering scholarships to “young men who have demonstrated academic achievement and leadership.”
“Come see the film on Mumia that was banned in Newark,” organizers say.
A Newark nonprofit celebrated its 20th anniversary with “a little something special” at Newark Symphony Hall.
Essex County College invites the public to its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Program on Jan. 24.
“Haiti serves as a model of oppressed and victimized people taking agency and control over their lives,” Newark city officials said.
Newark will be among the towns and cities that get a big chunk of money to help reduce greenhouse gases in New Jersey, officials said.
Cardinal Urges Gathered Priests, Faithful to "Grieve His Death in Hope"
A 10-week workshop being held at the Newark Public Library will help people to prepare for the United States citizenship exam.
The first citywide women's meeting of the year will take place in February.
A free expungement clinic in Newark will help people convicted of low-level marijuana offenses clear their records, organizers say.
More than 600,000 Americans are released from jail every year. A new partnership in North Jersey aims to make sure some of them have jobs.
This year’s annual “Shop With a Hero” event put smiles on the faces of more than 200 local children.
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NY Red Bulls, Newark Arts, GNCVB and IBID teamed up to support the work, Unity Gol, by local artist Diegumberrto.
James McFarland had just returned from a dream vacation with his family. Then, the nightmare started.
The Port Authority of NY and NJ gave a salute to five newly trained officers, four German Shepherds and a Belgium Malinois.
Clemente Veterans’ Initiative Newark is accepting applications for the 2023 class.
The Boys to Leaders Foundation hosted a successful 9th annual Latino Youth Leadership Conference.
Jack Hughes, Miles Wood, Erik Haula, and MacKenzie Blackwood paid a visit to patients at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.
The Provident Bank Foundation awarded the United Community Corporation a grant that will help support its food distribution program.
Hadassah Northern New Jersey (HNNJ) will install its incoming President Leslie Felner and its 2023 board on Sunday, Dec. 11th at 10:30 AM.
The 500-foot-long mural was unveiled in Newark’s North Ward. (PHOTOS)