SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Gallery at TSTI presents “Behind the Mask: Creativity in Times of COVID,” an online exhibition of artistic work created by members of Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel in South Orange and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Last summer, the Gallery at TSTI asked members to submit videos and photos of their […]
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Montclair State University announced Feb. 8 that it will disburse more than $13 million in aid to students throughout the month of February from its share of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III, which is administered by the U.S. Department of Education. Funds awarded under this program at MSU include an […]
NEWARK, NJ — Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced Feb. 1 that effective Wednesday, Feb. 2, under a new executive order, the city of Newark will extend the requirement of proof of mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for entry into certain establishments and facilities for an additional two weeks, to Wednesday, Feb. 16. The order also extends the […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — State Sen. Richard J. Codey, representing the 27th Legislative District, visited Renna House senior citizens in West Orange on Jan. 27. Codey, a former N.J. governor, showed up to listen to residents’ concerns and distribute COVID test kits he had purchased at ShopRite. “Since the availability of at-home test kits can […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood health officer Candice Davenport discussed the omicron variant of COVID-19 and the vaccination rate of township residents at the Maplewood Township Committee meeting on Dec. 7. The committee also discussed the vaccination policy at township venues. As of Dec. 3, when the most recent data was available, the Maplewood vaccination rate […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — As part of the New Jersey Department of Health’s statewide Boost NJ Initiative, the East Orange Department of Health and Human Services held a booster shot clinic on Wednesday, Dec. 15, at the city’s Mobile Health Clinic located at 90 Halsted St. Residents 16 and older were encouraged to receive a […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Members of the West Orange Health Department partnered with the Montclair State University of Nursing for Boost NJ Day. The statewide initiative was held locally at the Renna House on Dec. 15. Its purpose was to encourage all eligible residents to come out and receive their COVID-19 booster shots. Dozens participated […]
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey Blood Services has announced a blood emergency due in large part to fears of the omicron variant and the holiday season. Currently, the region’s blood supply stands at a one- to two-day level, well below the ideal inventory of five to seven days. Blood centers across the country are and […]
NEWARK, NJ — The COVID-19 pandemic has not only been a health crisis, but it has also had a devastating financial impact for many. One of those people is Newark resident Anisha Mohammed. Because she couldn’t work during the height of the pandemic, she is four months behind on her rent. With eviction protection set […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Back to aid those who are in need this holiday season was the Irvington Education Association, which held a food giveaway for Irvington residents at Irvington High School on Nov. 20. The event also gave residents the chance to receive their COVID-19 vaccines from the Irvington Department of Health. The IEA is […]