KIPP Newark Collegiate Academy Class of 2022
“We’re so proud of our KIPP Newark Collegiate Academy Class of 2022! From dozens of acceptances to elite universities (and plenty of scholarships earned!) to ambitious career plans, our students are defining their journeys and heading toward bright futures.”
Donald Payne: A Friend Indeed
There is no question that Essex County and Newark lost a great leader with the unfortunate passing of U.S. Representative...
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Newark Congressman Donald Payne Jr. dead, weeks after suffering heart attack
Rep. Donald Payne Jr., who followed his father into politics and represented Newark in Congress for more than a decade...
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Newark Boys Chorus School
The Positive Community’s annual Great American Emancipation Day Awards Banquet, celebrates excellence, service, freedom and the genius of Black music...
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Rev. Al Sharpton
The media referred to him as a “controversial figure,” “race baiter,” “charlatan,” and more since the 1980s. When he began...
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The Truth about “The Star-Spangled Banner”
It was September of 1814. The British had sacked Washington and torched the White House. The conflict became known as...
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BERKELEY COLLEGE CELEBRATES ‘REMARKABLE RESILIENCE AND PERSEVERANCE’
Photo Caption: Berkeley College celebrates the perseverance and achievements of more than 1,000 graduates during a Commencement ceremony on Thursday, May...
BERKELEY COLLEGE NEWARK NETWORKING BREAKFAST
HIGHLIGHTS NEW INITIATIVES AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS Business partners, community leaders, and alumni focused on collaboration and education during Berkeley College’s second annual Newark...
Kean and Howard Universities ForgeHistoric Dual Degree Agreement
Kean University students now have a faster path to earning a doctoral degree in pharmacy under a new dual degree...
Essex County Commissioner A’Dorian Murray-Thomas Incredibly Accomplished and Just Getting Started
Simply catching up with A’dorian Murray-Thomas feels like a grand accomplishment. The newly-elected county commissioner is also CEO of the...
Community Education Forum w/Alfred Bundy: Ruth Ware, Dr. Leigh Bello & student athlete Zoey Tapsoba
In this episode of Essex County College’s Community Education Forum, host Alfred Bundy speaks with guests Professor Ruth Ware (of...
Should You Focus On Exercise When You Want to Lose Weight?
Exercise may not be the best way to lose weight. A quick Google search on...
Holy Name Announces New Leadership Appointments
Holy Name, the region’s leading independent health system, appointed Cynthia Ziegler as Vice President of...
You Can Live Well
As a fitness expert, I often encourage clients to care for themselves first. It seems...
Season’s Greetings
Stay Safe and Enjoy this Wonderful Time of the Year The upcoming holiday season is...
Powerful Stories of Breast Cancer Survivors
WORLD’s Stories from the Stage: The Podcast Kicks Off New Season
Stories from the Stage: The...
Rev. Dr. Valerie Oliver-Durrah & Brooke Durrah
Mother & Daughter Building a Legacy of Black Excellence in Brooklyn Known throughout Brooklyn as...
This Mom Is Fighting Hunger by Starting a Company That Reduces Food Waste
Atlanta mom Jasmine Crowe-Houston launched Goodr, a company that keeps food out of landfills while...
Aisha Glover Helps Audible Make an Impact in Cities Around the World
Aisha Glover joined Audible as VP, Urban Innovation in 2020, when Audible’s Founder Don Katz...
New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency Celebrates 40 Years of Service
On January 17, 2024, the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA) celebrates its...
Consider it Pure Joy | Jennifer Jones Austin
When Jennifer Jones Austin, wife, mother, lawyer and child advocate, and the picture of good...
