NEWARK, NJ — On March 31, the Essex County Board of County Commissioners virtually held its Women’s History Month celebration via Zoom, recognizing the accomplishments of four outstanding Essex County women, while honoring the contributions of all women to society as a whole. “Whether we are reflecting on the life of the recently deceased Madeleine […]
NEWARK, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. hosted the county’s annual Women’s History Month Program at the Martin Luther King Jr. Justice Building on Wednesday, March 30. The theme of this year’s ceremony was “Students Achieving Today — Our Leaders of Tomorrow.” During the ceremony, 2022 Essex County Althea Gibson Leadership Awards […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — Emerging poets, advocates for children with special needs, youth sports coaches and other amazing women were recognized for their many contributions to Belleville and beyond in honor of International Women’s Day on March 8. The highlight of the township’s annual celebration came when Belleville’s Spirit of Empowerment Award was given to Stacy […]
NUTLEY, NJ — Kingsland Manor in Nutley celebrated Women’s History Month on Sunday, March 20, with an open house geared toward highlighting women of the past. In costume, reenactors showed visitors how to spin thread and taught about the women’s suffrage movement. Photos Courtesy of Linda Buset
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 […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — During the month of March, Bloomfield will honor Women’s History Month by hosting multiple events, as well as the third annual menstrual hygiene product drive. “In honor of Women’s History Month, we (the women of the Bloomfield Township Council) are collaborating with the Martin Luther King Jr. Season of Service Committee and […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — This March, Maplewood will resemble a townwide art gallery as some of Maplewood’s storefronts transform into exhibit spaces for the return of “Windows for Women.” This month-long event creates partnerships between women business owners and women artists to showcase original art pieces. In celebration of Women’s History Month, 31 women-owned businesses have […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Join the Durand-Hedden House on Sunday, March 13, at 2 p.m. for an engaging and informative opportunity to hear the stories of Sojourner Truth, suffragist and abolitionist, as interpreted by historical interpreter Daisy Century. The event will take place at The Woodland, 60 Woodland Road in Maplewood. This will be Century’s third […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Big Bill’s Corner Cafe on Hoover Avenue in Bloomfield celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Feb. 26. Big Bill’s staff gathered with Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia; Bloomfield Township Council members Nicholas Joanow, Jenny Mundell, Sarah Cruz and Rich Rockwell; and the community. Cafe chef and owner Ricky Davis opened […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — In honor of Women’s History Month in March, Councilwomen Sarah Cruz, Wartyna Davis and Jenny Mundell are inviting residents to nominate a Bloomfield Woman to Watch. Nominees must be a current Bloomfield woman resident who has inspired the nominator professionally or personally, who breaks down barriers through example and/or action, and who […]