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New Jersey Mayor Ted Green Talks Politics and Business

October 1, 2024October 10, 2024 The Positive Community Business, East Orange, employment, Government, Mayor’s Office, NJ, Ted Green, Urban Enterprise Zone

For East Orange Mayor Theodore (Ted) Green, making a promise and delivering on it is the critical component that makes a good businessman and an even better politician.

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NEWS 

The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives(NOBLE) Conference

September 10, 2023September 16, 2023 R.L. Witter Essex County, Mayor Ras J. Baraka, New Jersey Attorney Genera, New York, NJ, NOBLE

In April, NOBLE Region I, encompassing New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, held its annual, two-day training

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NEWS 

Statements on Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver’s Passing

August 1, 2023August 19, 2023 R.L. Witter Assembly Speaker, Essex County, Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Lieutenant Governor, Mayor Ras J. Baraka, NJ, women

Statement by Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.: “I am saddened by the passing of Sheila Oliver. I met

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NEWS 

Lt. Governor of New Jersey Sheila Oliver dies after undisclosed medical issue

August 1, 2023August 19, 2023 R.L. Witter Democrat, Gov. Phil Murphy, governor, Health, NJ, Sheila Oliver, women

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, who was serving as acting governor while Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy is out of

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ARCHIVE 

Saint James AME Church 11th Pastoral Anniversary

June 7, 2022June 13, 2022 R.L. Witter AME Church, Committee, Episcopal District, NJ, Pastoral Anniversary, Saint James AME Church, South Orange

This Sunday: June 12, 2022 11th Pastoral Anniversary On behalf of the Pastoral Anniversary Committee, Saint James AME Church is pleased to

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EDUCATION 

KIPP NEWARK ATHLETICS:

April 5, 2022April 21, 2022 R.L. Witter Culture, Female Athletes, Health, KIPP Newark, Newark, NJ, Sports, women

Female Athletes Make Their Mark in 2022! As we honor Women’s History Month, we’re putting our female student athletes and

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ARCHIVE 

District Hiring Fair

March 17, 2022April 10, 2022 R.L. Witter Culinary, Fair, High School, Hiring, Jobseekers, New Jersey, Newark, NJ, Performing Arts

Marion P. Charter School  will be hosting a district hiring fair on April 2nd and all are welcome! We are

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HEALTH 

Healthy Habits

March 14, 2022March 21, 2022 R.L. Witter Harlem, Health, Money, NJ, NYC

With the Aim of Lowering High Rate of Cancer Deaths, a Community Outreach Effort Promotes Positive Lifestyle Changes A disturbing

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CULTURE 

Montclair Jazz Festival 2017

August 15, 2017October 12, 2017 The Positive Community Art, Jazz, NJ

MONTCLAIR — The lawn at Nishuane Park came alive with the sounds of horns, saxophones and singing on August 12

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NEWS 

Essex County Freeholders Celebrate African-American History Month

March 22, 2017October 2, 2020 The Positive Community Culture, History, NJ

Vice President Brendan Gill (right) reads the Board’s plaque and Commendation honoring Orange Councilmember Adrienne Wooten ( BY GLEN FRIESON

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Saving Our Communities: Positive Music Matters
PUBLISHER 

Saving Our Communities: Positive Music Matters

April 3, 2024May 25, 2024 The Positive Community

Dear Mr. Council,I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude to you and The Positive Community for your invaluable contribution to

Saving Our Own Community
OPINION PUBLISHER 

Saving Our Own Community

December 12, 2023January 9, 2024 The Positive Community
Community Education Forum with Alfred Bundy guests Dr. Jamila Davis, David Sharp & Adrian Council Sr
PUBLISHER 

Community Education Forum with Alfred Bundy guests Dr. Jamila Davis, David Sharp & Adrian Council Sr

December 6, 2023December 28, 2023 The Positive Community
On Harlem, Business, and the Economics of Culture: Brothers Gonna’ Work it Out
MONEY PUBLISHER 

On Harlem, Business, and the Economics of Culture: Brothers Gonna’ Work it Out

September 5, 2023October 23, 2023 R.L. Witter
Community Education Forum with Alfred Bundy guests: Dr. Elvy Vieira & Anthony Smith of Lincoln Park
EDUCATION VIDEO 

Community Education Forum with Alfred Bundy guests: Dr. Elvy Vieira & Anthony Smith of Lincoln Park

April 18, 2023August 18, 2023 R.L. Witter

In this episode of Essex County College’s Community Education Forum, host Alfred Bundy speaks with guests Dean of Community, Continuing

Community Education Forum with Alfred Bundy and guests Rev. Soaries, Dr. Stevens and Curtis Farrow
EDUCATION VIDEO 

Community Education Forum with Alfred Bundy and guests Rev. Soaries, Dr. Stevens and Curtis Farrow

March 29, 2023August 18, 2023 R.L. Witter
ECC Community Education Forum Alfred Bundy with Jennifer Wager, Kedegia Williams and Michael Isaac
EDUCATION VIDEO 

ECC Community Education Forum Alfred Bundy with Jennifer Wager, Kedegia Williams and Michael Isaac

February 27, 2023August 18, 2023 R.L. Witter
ECC Community Education Forum Alfred Bundy with ECC President Dr. Boakye and Grammy Winner Nat Adderley
EDUCATION VIDEO 

ECC Community Education Forum Alfred Bundy with ECC President Dr. Boakye and Grammy Winner Nat Adderley

January 18, 2023August 18, 2023 R.L. Witter
BERKELEY COLLEGE CELEBRATES ‘REMARKABLE RESILIENCE AND PERSEVERANCE’
GRADS 

BERKELEY COLLEGE CELEBRATES ‘REMARKABLE RESILIENCE AND PERSEVERANCE’

May 23, 2024May 23, 2024 The Positive Community

Photo Caption: Berkeley College celebrates the perseverance and achievements of more than 1,000 graduates during a Commencement ceremony on Thursday, May

KIPP Newark Collegiate Academy Class of 2022
GRADS 

KIPP Newark Collegiate Academy Class of 2022

September 6, 2022September 8, 2022 R.L. Witter
Graduates from Essex County Tech Schools Accepted into Prestigious Colleges and Universities
GRADS 

Graduates from Essex County Tech Schools Accepted into Prestigious Colleges and Universities

August 31, 2022September 8, 2022 R.L. Witter
Hooray for the Graduates
GRADS 

Hooray for the Graduates

August 29, 2022October 4, 2022 R.L. Witter
Consider it Pure Joy | Jennifer Jones Austin
OPINION 

Consider it Pure Joy | Jennifer Jones Austin

January 10, 2024January 30, 2024 The Positive Community

When Jennifer Jones Austin, wife, mother, lawyer and child advocate, and the picture of good health, found herself burdened by a fever she couldn’t shake, doctors insisted it was merely viral and told her to sleep it off. Just days later she lay comatose with a 99% probability of imminent death.

Hope for the Holiday Season and Beyond
OPINION 

Hope for the Holiday Season and Beyond

December 26, 2023January 9, 2024 The Positive Community
Saving Our Own Community
OPINION PUBLISHER 

Saving Our Own Community

December 12, 2023January 9, 2024 The Positive Community
Keeping Our Communities Safe From Fentanyl
OPINION 

Keeping Our Communities Safe From Fentanyl

November 5, 2023November 21, 2023 R.L. Witter
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