They are Fit to be First Responders
By Barry Carter In a spirited competition among first responders, Newark and Essex County police officers, firefighters, and other first
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Author: R.L. Witter
Governor’s Conference on Housing and Economic Development 2023
The preeminent industry event for affordable housing and economic development professionals in New Jersey took place Thursday, September 28 and Friday, September 29. Held at the Waterfront Conference Center at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City, the annual symposium creates new paths toward community progress and development through the exchange of ideas and forging of partnerships.
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New Director of Cell Therapy and Bone Marrow Transplantation Northern Regions named to New Jersey’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
Adrienne Phillips, MD, MPH, begins role at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and RWJBarnabas Health. Rutgers Cancer Institute of
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COVID-19 Vaccine Update
By Leslie Nash The latest version of the COVID-19 vaccine is now available and the U.S. government has recommended that
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Keeping Our Communities Safe From Fentanyl
Public safety is our administration’s top priority, and keeping New Yorkers safe from the growing threat of fentanyl is a
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A Lament for Peace in the Middle East
Rev. Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson is Senior Pastor Grace Baptist Church, Mt. Vernon, NY Our televisions and social media feeds
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5 Tips to Become a Homeowner in 2023
Homeownership is the largest financial undertaking for most Americans and a key to building generational wealth. It can provide a
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Green Giant
Sonja D. Gracy, author, playwright, and NYC public school teacher is currently working on her next book God and the
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Newark Keeps Changing and Growing
The Last Word BY R.L. Witter We’ve been doing our annual Newark issue for several years now. And ever year,
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Chasing the Dream
Monica Kelley Realizes Her Dream by Mentoring OthersBy R.L. Witter When a young Black girl from Queens attended Performing Arts
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