New Jersey is filled with humor, inspiration and kindness. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County.
Rachel Coalition is seeking volunteers for its Court Advocate Program. Here’s how to sign up.
The program provides up to $5,000 in grants to local changemakers who are fighting for the environment, or boosting community pride.
Winter isn’t over yet!
One of the most iconic Irish heritage celebrations in the region will return to New Jersey's largest city for 2026.
Weequahic High's Black History Month Committee has been raising the Black Liberation Flag annually for more than 20 years.
When asked about his longevity and success in life, James Turro pointed to one, simple guiding principle – here’s what he said.
Kindness takes many forms — big and small — and shows up all around Newark.
Thousands of donations lost due to dangerous travel conditions and weather-related disruptions
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Newark's first elected Muslim representative said the events celebrated the Muslim community's deep roots in the city.
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The 1.5-mile waterway flows beneath Newark Airport and the New Jersey Turnpike before emptying into Newark Bay.
A few proactive steps can make all the difference during heating season.
10,000+ fewer blood donations, a 40% drop in recent weeks, leaves less than a two-day supply across the region
Impact100 Essex’s grant program supports smaller nonprofits that are led by people of color.
A tragic mass shooting claimed three lives in the city. The mourning continues – and so does the community organizing.
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“To hear the yelling and the wailing of those mothers in the hospital is something that I will never forget.”
An emergency food giveaway event will take place in Irvington on Nov. 13. Other events were held at three nearby county parks.
St. Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral has a special place in the heart of the community, the archdiocese says.
The Ironbound Community Corporation will hold its annual gala, which honors local leaders and celebrates the Newark community.
The program was produced by Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District with Great Oaks Legacy Charter High School and Newark School of the Arts.
If there’s anyone who knows the life-changing potential of an organ donation, it’s Newark resident Denise Peoples.
Hands-on garden festivals engage more than 2,000 students in celebrating healthy food, outdoor learning, and community connection.
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“Books on the Ground isn’t just about reading – it’s about being seen, being inspired, and realizing that your story is not finished.”
“When we come together, we shine brighter.”
A list of the “Most Beautiful Hidden Cemeteries” in the nation includes a burial spot in Newark.
The program aims to prepare “diverse environmental champions” for service on public boards and commissions across the state.
It’s “sew far, sew good” at a new job training program for incarcerated women at a state prison in New Jersey.
The origin of libation to the Ancestors tradition comes from ancient Kemet (Egypt).