SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Stillman School of Business Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at Seton Hall University invites high school students with business ideas or businesses they have already launched to participate in the sixth annual High School Pirates Pitch. Learning the basics of entrepreneurship, including recognizing viable business opportunities, during this virtual “Shark Tank”–style […]
NEWARK, NJ — When the decision was made to operate school remotely on Friday, March 13, as a result of COVID-19, the Food and Nutrition Services Department, with the leadership of Executive Director Tonya McGill, had one goal in mind — to have 5,000 meals prepared and ready for distribution on Monday, March 16. “Food […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Saint Barnabas Medical Center has announced Dr. Frank Liporace as its new chairman of the Department of Orthopedics. As a nationally recognized orthopedic surgeon, Liporace’s skill sets and interests include pelvic and acetabular surgery, complex orthopedic trauma reconstruction, hip/knee/shoulder joint replacement, and treating complications associated with orthopedic total joint replacements and trauma. […]
BEDMINSTER, NJ — As the global pandemic continues to impact communities across the country, the New Jersey Golf Foundation, the charitable arm of the New Jersey Section of the PGA of America, has donated $20,000 to the RWJBarnabas Health Emergency Response Fund, supporting COVID-19 relief efforts. The donation comes on the heels of NJGF Golf […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County has set aside $5.5 million to create the Essex County Coronavirus Emergency Rental Assistance Program, which will provide a grant to help income-eligible residents, who are experiencing homelessness, pay their rent during the coronavirus pandemic. Applications can be made by visiting https://portal.neighborlysoftware.com/essexcountynj/participant. There is a limited time to submit […]
MILLBURN, NJ — Paper Mill Playhouse has announced the reimagined 2020–2021 season; the theater will move forward with a mostly digital season, including several original productions to be captured on the Paper Mill stage. The theater also optimistically anticipates bringing smaller audiences back to the theater, if that becomes possible, by late spring or early […]
ORANGE, NJ — The Housing Authority of the City of Orange and the Orange Housing Development Corporation were able to collaborate to contribute a total $10,000 worth of scholarship funds during the 10th anniversary Scholarship Golf Outing at Brooklake Country Club on Friday, Sept. 11. “I was delighted with the outcome of this year’s 10th […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Around-the-clock support is beneficial to the health and well-being of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The assistance provided by direct-support professionals has been especially valuable during this pandemic. In recognition of DSPs and their often unrecognized efforts, the New Jersey Association of Community Providers recently awarded JESPY DSP Rabia El-Hamyani […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — As part of the city’s beautification initiatives, a designated “VAP” team has been deployed to clean and maintain vacant and abandoned properties throughout East Orange as part of Mayor Ted Green’s aggressive approach to abate eyesores in the community. The Department of Code Enforcement, in collaboration with the Department of Public […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Jewish Family Service of MetroWest New Jersey received a grant from the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund to support enhanced technology to meet community needs during the pandemic. COVID-19 has altered every aspect of day-to-day life, from where one goes every day to whom one sees and how one interacts and […]