Community & Family

Essex County College Wine Tasting to Support Laptop Access For Students

From Foster Care To Dog Rescue: How Jersey City’s Rescue Treats Is Changing the Game

Honored by Jersey City, entrepreneur Arron Jones-Williams uses his resilience as a former foster youth to fund dog rescues.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, Epsilon Upsilon Omega Chapter to Celebrate Women’s History Month and 74th Anniversary at Trenton City Museum

Olympic Fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad Brings Message Of Representation To Plainfield

Plainfield Public Schools marked Muslim Heritage Month with a community celebration honoring Islamic culture and student leadership.

Local Advocates March Against Trump For Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Newark activists marked MLK Day with a march condemning Trump-era civil rights and immigration attacks.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Final Stop Was This New Jersey Church

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s final New Jersey visit and 1968 Jersey City speech remain a pivotal moment in the state’s civil rights history.

How New Jersey Is Honoring MLK Day 2026: A Statewide Guide To Events And Service

New Jersey marks MLK’s legacy with statewide service, education, and community events from mid-January through early February.

Newark’s “Repack the Backpack” Event: Free Supplies & Health Services

Newark’s January 8th “Repack the Backpack” event offers school supplies, winter essentials, and health support.

Impacted By NJ Child Welfare? Join The Jan 10 Forum To Reform The System

NJ will host a Jan. 10 community forum in Pennsauken to amplify families’ voices and shape reforms to the state’s child welfare system.