Newark teen to represent NJ at 2023 Congress of Future Medical Leaders

Newark teen to represent NJ at 2023 Congress of Future Medical Leaders

NEWARK, NJ — Newark resident Aysha Penafiel, a student at Gill St. Bernard’s School, will represent the state of New Jersey at the 2023 Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Lowell, Mass., in June.  The event, sponsored by the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists, gathers high school students who are interested in […]

New Jersey Youth Symphony hosts first-ever virtual Playathon

New Jersey Youth Symphony hosts first-ever virtual Playathon

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — In light of the coronavirus pandemic, New Jersey Youth Symphony made the difficult decision to cancel its 35th annual Playathon, scheduled for March 29 in Elizabeth.   As the New Jersey Youth Symphony’s largest fundraising event, the Playathon supports performing arts education and raises money for scholarships and tuition assistance for one […]

EC Summer Players Orchestra to put on Aug. 4 free concert

EC Summer Players Orchestra to put on Aug. 4 free concert

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Essex County Summer Players Orchestra will have its 19th annual free summer  concert on Sunday, Aug. 4, at 3 p.m. at Livingston High School, 30 Robert Harp Drive, Livingston. Nate White will lead the orchestra in playing the music of Otto Nicolai, Hubert Parry and Antonin Dvorak.  The orchestra consists of members […]