RWJBarnabas health facilities earn top score in health care equality index

RWJBarnabas health facilities earn top score in health care equality index

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Eight RWJBarnabas Health facilities have been recognized and redesignated as “Leaders in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality” and two RWJBarnabas Health facilities received new designations by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the educational arm of America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people. The […]

Minimalism, masking and still life — oh my

Minimalism, masking and still life — oh my

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Three members of Essex Photo Club will share their skills on Thursday, April 7, at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom when they present three unique mini workshops. Laura Russomano will present “Still Life: More than a Bowl of Fruit and Glass of Wine”; Drew Sawyer will talk about the new masking features […]

U.S. attorney announces creation of Civil Rights Division

NEWARK, NJ — On March 28, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the creation of a Civil Rights Division whose sole focus will be the enforcement of federal civil rights laws in New Jersey. The new division, which will report directly to the U.S. attorney and the U.S. attorney’s front office, will enforce both civil […]

Essex County commissioners to honor outstanding women

Essex County commissioners to honor outstanding women

NEWARK, NJ — The Essex County Board of County Commissioners will host its 2022 Women’s History Month celebration on Thursday, March 31, at 6 p.m. At this event, the commissioners will recognize the accomplishments of women everywhere and honor several outstanding Essex County women for their unique contributions, both to the county and society as […]

NJAW reports more than $432 million in system investments statewide in 2021

NJAW reports more than $432 million in system investments statewide in 2021

CAMDEN, NJ — New Jersey American Water recently announced its end-of-year investment total and system improvements for 2021. More than $432 million was invested on system upgrades and improvement projects across the company’s service areas throughout the year. “Our goal at New Jersey American Water is to provide safe, reliable water and wastewater service to […]

County celebrates Irish tradition and heritage at awards ceremony

County celebrates Irish tradition and heritage at awards ceremony

NEWARK, NJ — At the annual Essex County Irish Heritage Celebration on Monday, March 14, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. recognized Seton Hall University Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff Patrick G. Lyons, of Montclair, as the 2022 Essex County Irishman of the Year and Essex County Deputy Parks and Recreation Director […]

Learn about Convention of States with the Essex County NJ Republican Women

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County NJ Republican Women will hold its next general membership meeting on Thursday, March 24, at 7 p.m. via Zoom. NJ Constitutional Republicans host J.R. Carman will discuss the Convention of States movement and Article V of the Constitution. Register for a Zoom link at https://ecnjrw.wordpress.com/march-2022-events/. Candidates for elective offices […]

NJ Transit launches development of first-ever sustainability plan

NJ Transit launches development of first-ever sustainability plan

NEWARK, NJ — As highlighted in “NJT2030: A 10-Year Strategic Plan,” NJ Transit will embark on creating its first-ever sustainability plan, incorporating feedback from stakeholders throughout the state to help shape the future of sustainability at the agency. This plan and its implementation are the next steps in advancing NJ Transit’s commitment to sustainability, according […]

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