ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy announced on March 1 the expansion of eligibility for more front-line essential workers and high-risk groups in New Jersey’s COVID-19 vaccination program. Eligible groups include educators and staff in pre-K through 12th-grade settings, childcare workers, and transportation workers, among others. “Our administration has built the infrastructure — including […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Because of the pandemic, trails in the South Mountain Reservation are being used now more than ever. With the increase in foot traffic, there is a lot more trash, too. In response, the South Mountain Conservancy and Sassquad Trail Running are asking residents to get involved in a plogging weekend, from […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The Superior Court of New Jersey, Essex Vicinage, will present an informational webinar on the divorce process on Thursday, March 11, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. via Zoom. Essex Vicinage staff and Volunteer Lawyers for Justice will provide information to assist self-represented litigants who are filing for a divorce. Attorneys from […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — On Feb. 24, Essex County prosecutors held their 10th annual Black History Month Program via Zoom. As in past years, the 2021 program was co-sponsored by the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Officers. Anthony Johnson, a veteran journalist from WABC–TV in New York, served as keynote speaker. Joining Johnson and […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation recently announced the semifinalists for its highly competitive Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. Through this award, the foundation supports talented community college students seeking to complete their bachelor’s degrees. This year’s 406 semifinalists were chosen from a pool of more than 1,500 applicants attending 398 community colleges […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The New Jersey Economic Development Authority announced Feb. 25 that it anticipates awarding $14 million in grants to 27 organizations through its Sustain & Serve NJ program. The NJEDA launched applications for Sustain & Serve NJ in late 2020 to support restaurants that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
NEWARK, NJ — As part of the state’s efforts to expand access to mental health care during the COVID-19 public health emergency, Attorney General Gurbir Grewal announced Feb. 25 that the Division of Consumer Affairs is taking action to encourage mental health care professionals to provide free services to New Jerseyans in need. Under an […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — During the Essex County commissioner board meeting on Feb. 24, Commissioner President Wayne Richardson announced the release of a new mobile app, which will provide users with easy access to pertinent information from the board on their cell phones and handheld devices. The mobile app — called “The Essex County Board […]
NEWARK, NJ — On Feb. 17, the Essex County Board of County Commissioners virtually held its 2021 African American Heritage Month celebration via Zoom. The ceremony commemorated the heritage, culture, resilience and spirit of the African American community, and acknowledged the contributions of Essex County’s African American residents. Commissioner President Wayne Richardson began the program […]
NEWARK, NJ — As part of the state’s ongoing efforts to bring an end to New Jersey’s opioid epidemic and save lives, on Feb. 18 Attorney General Gurbir Grewal announced four actions aimed at preventing fatal overdoses and further increasing the public availability of the opioid antidote naloxone. The first action is a final rule […]