As reported by http://patch.com United Community Corporation (UCC), the Community Action Agency for the city of Newark in partnership with Essex County, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in February to officially launch the first-ever Restorative and Transformative Justice Hub (RTJ Hub) that UCC was selected to lead by the Essex County Youth Service Commission last year.… Continue reading ‘Justice Hub’ In Newark Will Help Transform Lives Of Local Youth
Watch Newark School Board Candidate Forum
NEWARK, NJ — According to http://patch.com several community partners held a candidate forum for the 2024 Newark Board of Education election on Tuesday at the Newark Museum of Art (watch the video below, or view it online here). The forum was hosted by Project Ready, Chalkbeat, the New Jersey Black Empowerment Coalition and the Gem Project.
Eclipse Watch Parties, Events Near Newark
NEWARK, NJ — As reported by http://patch.com The total solar eclipse of 2024 is almost here, with events and activities planned across New Jersey, including Newark. The eclipse will arrive in the Newark area on the afternoon of Monday, April 8. Although local residents aren’t among the 32 million Americans living in the “path of… Continue reading Eclipse Watch Parties, Events Near Newark
Newark School Board Candidates Call for Removal of Politics from Education
NEWARK - According to http://www.tapinto.net Newark School board candidates squared off last week in a forum that at times got testy, with challengers calling for the "removal of politics from the education of our children," and incumbents defending their records in response. Hosted by Newark's chapter of the NAACP, the forum took place at the Clubhouse… Continue reading Newark School Board Candidates Call for Removal of Politics from Education
Newark Ramps Up Home Inspections
NEWARK, NJ — According to http://patch.com Newark is ramping up inspections at local homes as it attempts to learn the extent of a recent stumbling block in its battle against lead water contamination, officials say. On Wednesday, Mayor Ras Baraka, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection commissioner Shawn LaTourette and Kareem Adeem, the city’s water and sewer… Continue reading Newark Ramps Up Home Inspections
Essex County Begins Countdown To Cherry Blossom Season
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — As reported by http://patch.com A springtime spectacle will be returning in Essex County this year: the annual blooming season for one of the largest cherry blossom tree collections in the nation. More than 5,300 of the fragrant trees will be bursting with color soon in Branch Brook Park, with a popular… Continue reading Essex County Begins Countdown To Cherry Blossom Season
Newark Church Is Expanding Its Community Outreach
As reported by http://patch.com there is a “beacon of hope” for residents of Newark is broadening its reach in North Jersey, advocates say. On Sunday, several high-profile elected officials paid a visit to Metropolitan Baptist Church at 149 Springfield Avenue in Newark to celebrate the expansion of its Willing Heart Community Care Center.
Vermella Broad Street Welcomes First Residents, Enhancing Newark’s Residential Landscape
The first 50 residents have moved into Vermella Broad Street, signifying the next phase in the transformative narrative Russo Development is spearheading around Newark's NJ TRANSIT Broad Street station. The new lifestyle community has experienced robust leasing activity since its recent debut, attracting a diverse audience of local residents seeking a modern lifestyle upgrade, professionals… Continue reading Vermella Broad Street Welcomes First Residents, Enhancing Newark’s Residential Landscape
Kids in Business Scholarship is Now Open
According to http://patch.com The KIDS IN BUSINESS®️ scholarship is a merit scholarship offered to individuals who are or have been associated with the KIDS IN BUSINESS®️ program (Newark, NJ) who wish to further their education at an accredited educational institution within the United States of America. KIB participation will be verified. The awardee will be… Continue reading Kids in Business Scholarship is Now Open
The Wyldes in Harrison’s Riverbend 75% Leased Just Six Months After Opening
An impressive 75% of the 399 residences at The Wyldes in Harrison, NJ have been leased just six months after opening, marking an unprecedented rental pace for the Hudson County town. Situated within the Riverbend District, a transformative 35-acre neighborhood along the banks of the Passaic River adjacent to the Harrison PATH Station and just… Continue reading The Wyldes in Harrison’s Riverbend 75% Leased Just Six Months After Opening