NEWARK, NJ — NJ Transit has launched its new Transit Arts Program webpage, www.njtransit.com/transitarts, a virtual exhibition featuring works from throughout the NJ Transit system, highlighting artists and illustrating that transportation really is just art in motion. “One of NJ Transit’s top priorities is to maximize its customers’ total transportation experience,” New Jersey Department of […]
TRENTON, NJ — Kicking off National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April, acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety recently announced the results of a 2021 study, which found that, at any given time, one in five drivers on selected high-crash corridors in New Jersey were driving while distracted. […]
TRENTON, NJ — On March 28, acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced a partnership with the Federal Communications Commission to support investigations of illegal robocalls. More than 20 states have established formal working relationships with the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau to support robocall investigations and protect American consumers and businesses. “We all know unsolicited robocalls […]
ORANGE, NJ — Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Orange Police Director Todd Warren announced on March 31 that Khalil A. Wheeler-Weaver, 25, has been charged with the murder of 15-year-old Mawa Doumbia, of Newark. Wheeler-Weaver, a former Orange resident, is currently serving a 160-year prison sentence for killing three young women […]
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 […]
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 […]
ROSELAND, NJ — The Master Gardeners of Essex County has announced details of its 2022 plant sale. The sale features Master Gardener–grown tomato, basil and coleus plants, and a curated selection of perennials, shrubs and woodies. Local honey and honey products will also be available. The plant sale will be on Friday, April 29, from […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]