UCC, city of Newark serve up holiday cheer at Shop With a Hero event

UCC, city of Newark serve up holiday cheer at Shop With a Hero event

NEWARK, NJ — United Community Corporation and the city of Newark made more than 200 local children’s spirits merry and bright just in time for the holidays at this year’s annual Shop With a Hero event. The program, held Saturday, Dec. 17, at the Robert Treat Hotel in downtown Newark, provided each child with a […]

Baraka announces strategic plan to end chronic homelessness in Newark

Baraka announces strategic plan to end chronic homelessness in Newark

NEWARK, NJ — On Dec. 21, Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced at the Newark YMCA the city’s strategic plan to end chronic homelessness, titled “The Path Home: Collaborating Across Our Community,” which can be read online at tinyurl.com/28vraeun. Barak was joined by Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, Assemblywoman Eliana Pintor Marin, Essex County Board of […]

‘Hip Hop Nutcracker’ team celebrates the season with Cory Booker

‘Hip Hop Nutcracker’ team celebrates the season with Cory Booker

NEWARK, NJ — “The Hip Hop Nutcracker,” Tchaikovsky’s 130-year-old ballet reimagined as a holiday dance spectacle, brought the show to New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark on Dec. 17 while celebrating the show’s 10th season. The creative team, cast and crew, along with hip-hop pioneer and emcee Kurtis Blow, met N.J. Sen. Cory Booker […]

NJEDA awards first studio partner designation to Lions Gate Films Inc.

NJEDA awards first studio partner designation to Lions Gate Films Inc.

NEWARK, NJ — The New Jersey Economic Development Authority announced Dec. 21 the award of the first-ever studio partner designation under the Garden State Film and Digital Media Jobs Act. The designation was awarded to Lions Gate Films Inc., which is set to lease space at the Newark studio currently under construction by Great Point […]

County opens community center, renovated gym at West Side Park in Newark

County opens community center, renovated gym at West Side Park in Newark

NEWARK, NJ — Essex County officially opened the new community center and renovated gymnasium at West Side Park in Newark on Monday, Dec. 19. The West Side Park Community Center is the fourth building in the Essex County Parks System to receive a total makeover under a new initiative to modernize infrastructure in the parks. […]

Essex County celebrates multiple faiths at event

Essex County celebrates multiple faiths at event

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — On Dec. 6, Essex County held its annual Christmas tree lighting. The event included wonderful presentations about Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Three Kings Day.  Event-goers not only learned about these religious observances, but got to hear the dulcet sounds of the choir from West Caldwell Tech. Photos Courtesy of Joseph N. […]

Safe Routes to School recognizes local schools and municipalities

Safe Routes to School recognizes local schools and municipalities

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — This year, the EZ Ride Bike & Pedestrian Program team hosted more than 450 events in 300 communities, including safety presentations, poster contests, bike safety presentations, walk assessments and walk-to-school days to promote safety and biking.  Approximately 40,000 students attended these events. The result: 154 schools and municipalities were recognized as […]

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