Navigating pregnancy for black mothers

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The Essex and Morris counties chapters of The Links and the Greater Newark Health Care Coalition will host “Navigating Pregnancy & Beyond: A Virtual Prayer Breakfast in Honor of Black Moms” on Saturday, March 20, at 10 a.m. Statistics show that black women in New Jersey are seven times more likely […]

Newark Museum of Art to host women’s leadership forum

Newark Museum of Art to host women’s leadership forum

NEWARK, NJ — On Thursday, March 25, renowned beauty expert, bestselling author and entrepreneur Bobbi Brown will give the keynote address at a forum for women developed by the Newark Museum of Art and the Business and Community Council. The virtual event, “Women, Power & Promise: A Convening,” kicks off at 3 p.m. and will […]

Area students win Young Playwrights Awards from the Theater Project

Area students win Young Playwrights Awards from the Theater Project

UNION, NJ — Nutley resident Brennan Columbia-Walsh, a 16-year-old junior from Montclair Kimberley Academy, and Alejandro Espinal, a 17-year-old senior at the Academy for Performing Arts in Scotch Plains, have been selected to share first prize in the Theater Project’s prestigious 19th annual Young Playwrights Competition. Ryan Rosenthal, a 16-year-old junior at Cranford High School, […]

NJ Transit launches mobile app for Access Link

NJ Transit launches mobile app for Access Link

NEWARK, NJ — NJ Transit has launched a mobile app for Access Link customers, providing them with a user-friendly interface for making, canceling and monitoring reservations. Access Link users will also be able to update customer information and monitor the status of their EZ-Wallet payment accounts with just a few clicks on the app. “Since […]

Bloomfield police arrest man for early morning shooting

Bloomfield police arrest man for early morning shooting

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — On Sunday, Feb. 7, at approximately 3:30 a.m., Bloomfield police units responded to the 500 block of Bloomfield Avenue on report of a shooting. Upon police arrival, it was determined that a male victim had sustained a gunshot wound to the right hand. The victim was transported to the hospital for treatment […]

Orange woman arresting for stealing HIV medication from East Orange veterans pharmacy

Orange woman arresting for stealing HIV medication from East Orange veterans pharmacy

EAST ORANGE, NJ — A former pharmacy technician was arrested for stealing prescription HIV medications from the pharmacy of the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in East Orange, acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced on March 10. Lisa M. Hoffman, 48, of Orange, is charged by complaint with theft of medical products, specifically HIV medication.  […]

Alzheimer’s New Jersey to host music workshops for caregivers

ROSELAND, NJ — Alzheimer’s New Jersey is hosting free special interactive “Bring Back the Joy” workshops for Alzheimer’s caregivers on the benefits of engaging people with dementia through music during March, April and May. The next workshop is scheduled for Friday, March 26, at 10 a.m. Essex County caregivers are invited to register for this […]

South Orange to reimagine policing in Essex County pilot program

South Orange to reimagine policing in Essex County pilot program

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — South Orange has announced the launch of “Community Care & Justice.” Initiated by Village President Sheena Collum, Community Care & Justice is a collaboration between the South Orange community, Seton Hall University and Essex County. The program, announced in a special town hall meeting on March 7 that sought input from […]