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Baraka and Invest Newark presents families in affordable housing homeownership program with keys
Mayor Ras J. Baraka joined Newark Municipal Council Members, Invest Newark President and CEO Marcus Randolph, Youth Build Founder and CEO Robert Clark, and other dignitaries in a ceremony this week to present four Newark families with keys to their first homes at 223 Peshine Avenue.
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Murphy highlights ongoing efforts to strengthen food security in NJ
Governor Phil Murphy joined members of his Administration, government officials, and advocates to highlight ongoing efforts to address food insecurity on behalf of families throughout…
NJ poll finds residents’ wellbeing, demographics shape perceptions of health inequities
In New Jersey residents with greater privilege and access to opportunities not only lead healthier lives but also are less likely to acknowledge that systemic…
‘Functional unemployment’ increases among African Americans
The rising cost of living continues to take a toll on working families, with a growing percentage of American workers unable to find a living-wage…
Murphy Administration announces $16 million in grants to support mental health needs of higher education students
The Murphy Administration announced the availability of $16 million in grants to address the mental health needs of New Jersey students in higher education settings
Newark wins NJ’s Outstanding Master Plan Award
Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced that the New Jersey Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA-NJ) has recognized the Newark360 Master Plan with a 2022 Planning…
AG Platkin expands disclosure of law enforcement disciplinary records
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issues a policy that significantly increases annual public disclosure of serious misconduct by New Jersey law enforcement officers.
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Broadway News for the week December 9
As the Holiday season officially begins here’s what is new in Broadway news for the week of December 9, 2022. Grammy-winning Mariah Carey has signed on as a…
Trevor Noah Hosts Black Theater Night at ‘A Strange Loop’
The Tony Award-Winning musical A Strange Loop dedicates a special night to honor Black theater as comedian, New York Times bestselling author, and Emmy Award-Winning host…
A Fresh start for the city of Trenton
As soon as I heard, read, and confirmed that Reed Gusciora had been re-elected as mayor of the city of Trenton and some members of the…
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Arts & Culture
Six HBCU marching bands selected to perform in 2023 Honda Battle of the Bands
The votes are in and six marching bands have been selected to perform at the 2023 Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB), the nation’s premier showcase…
Award-winning producer Kevin Bond releases first solo album CHRISTMAS EVERYDAY
Musicologist and Consultant Kevin Bond is a 10-time Grammy® and Stellar Award-winning producer, songwriter, and music industry veteran who has a monumental forty-year career in music.
NJPAC hosting Annual Kwanzaa Family Festival
Thousands are expected to gather on the campus of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on December 17 as the venue’s annual Kwanzaa Family Festival returns as an in-person…
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Education
McDonald’s partners with Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Alkeme to deepen commitment to support HBCU students financial and mental health needs
For the 2023-2024 academic year, McDonald’s with its Owner/Operators and partners, will increase resources and investment to more HBCU students through the Black & Positively Golden Scholarship…
Newark Public Schools launches aviation program with Aviation Institute of Maintenance
The Newark Board of Education (NBOE) approved a strategic partnership with the Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM), of Teterboro
Hudson County Community College Foundation’s 25th annual gala fundraiser celebrates ‘Investing in Student Success’
The Board of Directors of the Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Foundation is hosting the silver anniversary celebration of their annual Gala Fundraiser.
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Business & Finance
Bill aims to protect vulnerable seniors from predatory practices
Seniors could be afforded stronger legal protections to shield their estates from scammers and unworthy beneficiaries thanks to legislation recently introduced by Senator Robert Singer.
Inflation is impacting consumer plans this holiday season
Consumers are faced with the harsh reality of paying more to get less at the grocery store this holiday season.
NJ Departments of the Treasury and Human Services announce a one-time benefit to be mailed to eligible ITIN taxpayers
New Jersey State Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio and Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman announced that a one-time benefit of $500 per eligible resident under the Individual…
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Health
American Cancer Society and iWeave partner to provide 600 ethnic hair wigs to communities in need
People of color have a disproportionately high cancer burden compared to other communities.
NJDOH encourages flu Shot, COVID-19 boosters ahead of holidays
With holiday gatherings kicking off this week with Thanksgiving, the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is encouraging everyone 6 months of age and older to…
Lung cancer screening dramatically increases long-term survival rate
Diagnosing early-stage lung cancer with low-dose CT screening drastically improves the long-term survival rate of cancer patients.
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Sports
Seton Hall senior Lauren Park-Lane named to BIG EAST women’s basketball weekly honor roll
Seton Hall senior Lauren Park-Lane (Wilmington, Del.) was named to the BIG EAST Women’s Basketball Weekly Honor Roll on Monday.
Rutgers and Michigan State face-off at 2023 Big Ten Super Saturday event
The 2023 Big Ten Super Saturday event, to be held at the legendary Madison Square Garden in New York City. On Saturday, Feb. 4, Rutgers will…
Rutgers Athletics posts school record graduation success rate score
Rutgers Athletics set a school record for the fourth consecutive year with an overall Graduation Success Rate (GSR) of 92 in the annual report released by…
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Politics
Moore becomes Maryland’s First Black Governor
Democrat Wes Moore, 44, made history in Maryland on Nov. 7, becoming the state’s first Black governor. His victory puts the governorship back in control of…
The World According to Dominic
Hundreds of thousands of Americans have already exercised their right in this year’s critically important midterm elections, either through mail-in ballots or early voting.
Lawrence Hamm Endorses New Jersey Democrats for Congress
Lawrence Hamm, political activist, and former U.S. Senate Candidate, endorsed all New Jersey Democratic candidates for Congress today on Wednesday in Newark.
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