Essex County officials also thanked a local Columbus Day Parade & Italian Heritage Committee for their hard work in 2021.
A Newark police officer noticed a couple sheltering under a bridge. Here’s what happened next.
2021 honorees include Carlos Gonzalez, Miguel Rodriguez and Jose Aviles. Here’s why they each earned a round of applause.
New Pastoral Reflection Urges Faithful to be "Stewards of God's Grace," Restore Church Community
The world is filled with humor, inspiration and beauty. Here are seven stories to make you smile from Essex County, NJ.
Newark resident, Korey Clark, of Youth Consultation Service (YCS) has been selected as a 2021 Behavioral Healthcare Hero.
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Afrikan Builders of Civilization
Isaiah Thom, 9, stood in the spotlight at a recent Rutgers football game against Delaware – which the team went on to win.
Even the coronavirus pandemic can’t stop Allison James-Frison from helping girls to “live, love and laugh” in the Brick City.
Special Mass on October 1 will Honor Hispanic Culture and Pray for Suffering Latinos
There's a Red Cross blood drive coming up near you.
Ten churches that have served Newark for over a century are teaming up to provide COVID-19 testing and vaccinations on Sept. 25.
The pandemic put the brakes on a popular celebration of Hispanic culture in Newark last year. This year, it returned. See photos here.
For the Scott family of Newark, honoring Ursuleen A. Scott is a legacy built around a love of music.
A new, $4.5 million community center at the popular park got a big round of applause from supporters, including Gov. Phil Murphy.
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Peter Rosario will succeed Raymond Ocasio, who has led New Jersey’s largest Latinx nonprofit for 23 years.
Get SNAP benefits in Essex, Hudson or Union counties? You can use it to buy hot food with your EBT card until October, a congressman says.
A major donation drive will support the 9,500 Afghanistan refugees who recently arrived in New Jersey.
Nearly 3,000 Americans, including several from Newark, were killed on September 11, 2001.
25th Anniversary Class Includes Triplets, Twins, and Mostly Young Women
Events will include a resource fair, a day of remembrance and “24 Hours of Peace” at Broad and Market Streets.
Booker, a Newark resident and one of New Jersey’s most well-known vegans, dropped in for a visit at an urban farm in the city’s South Ward.
The U.S. is experiencing a severe blood donation shortage.
A music festival that celebrates Puerto Rican culture is turning 60 this year at Branch Brook Park in Essex County.
Newark’s celebration will include a free concert from Latin Grammy Award-winning singer La India. See what else is happening this year.
United Community Corporation will host a free seminar at West Side Park for people at risk of eviction.
Special Mass will Honor Victims and Highlight Memorial Scholarships by the Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children
“Entrepreneurs like IyaSokoya Karade and the Athletic Arts Academy are exactly what’s needed to move the needle toward communal recovery.”
Worried about being evicted amid the pandemic in Newark? There may be a way to avoid losing your home – and it starts with staying informed.
When a U.S. military veteran is released from prison, a friendly hand up can make all the difference, a New Jersey nonprofit says.
The Newark event will include carnival games and food. There will also be a back-to-school supply giveaway and a COVID vaccine clinic.