Taking Care of Yourself While Taking Care of Others

Around the world, women take care of other people. It’s a natural human expression of love that can be a source of great joy – and a source of exhaustion and stress over time. Although men are taking on more caregiving for children and family, women still handle the majority of childcare, elder care, and informal care to spouses, parents, in-laws, friends, and neighbors.

So, if ...

Guest Column: 'Ramadan: A Month of Fasting, Reflection, and Community'

March 28, 2023

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Muslims around the world anticipate the holy month of Ramadan every year.

Ramadan is observed during the ninth month of the muslim lunar calendar, and it will commence and end with the appearance of the crescent moon.The sighting of a new crescent moon marks the start of Ramadan. For the 30 days of Ramadan, Muslims will abstain from eating and drinking during daylight ...

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Annual Cherry Blossom Festival Returns to Newark This April With Series of Events

March 27, 2023

NEWARK, NJ — The sight of 5,000 cherry blossom trees turning pink and white in Branch Brook Park means that spring has finally sprung in Newark, with the promise of an exciting series of events coming to the area in celebration of the 46th annual Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival. 

Essex County officials announced the schedule of events for the festival, ...

Attorney General Releases Audio, Video Footage of Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Paterson

PATERSON, NJ - The Attorney General’s Office has released audio recordings of seven 911 calls and video footage from body-worn cameras related to a fatal police-involved shooting that took place on March 3 in Paterson. Najee Seabrooks, a 31-year-old resident of Paterson, was killed during the incident. The recordings have been released pursuant to policies established ...

Annual Cherry Blossom Festival Returns to Newark This April With Series of Events

March 27, 2023

NEWARK, NJ — The sight of 5,000 cherry blossom trees turning pink and white in Branch Brook Park means that spring has finally sprung in Newark, with the promise of an exciting series of events coming to the area in celebration of the 46th annual Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival. 

Essex County officials announced the schedule of events for the festival, ...

Attorney General Releases Audio, Video Footage of Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Paterson

PATERSON, NJ - The Attorney General’s Office has released audio recordings of seven 911 calls and video footage from body-worn cameras related to a fatal police-involved shooting that took place on March 3 in Paterson. Najee Seabrooks, a 31-year-old resident of Paterson, was killed during the incident. The recordings have been released pursuant to policies established ...

NJ School District Files Suit Against Social Media Companies for Impact on Student Mental Health

March 23, 2023

WARREN, NJ -- Watchung Hills Regional High School District (WHRHS) has filed a lawsuit in United States District Court against Meta Platforms, Inc., formerly known as Facebook, Inc. Instagram, YouTube, LLC, Snap Inc., TikTok Inc. and ByteDance Inc (“Defendants”). 

The school district says it has seen a steady rise in the mental health struggles of its students over the last ...

Somerville: A Lifeline for Those Still Recovering from Hurricane Ida

SOMERVILLE, NJ - Help is near for the victims of Hurricane Ida still working to recover from the 2021 storm.

"After Hurricane Ida hit in 2021, I often wondered if I would ever recover. The storm dealt a devastating blow to my home, my community, and my finances. The programs that were supposed to help me rebuild and return home were confusing, slow-moving, and sometimes no help at ...

NJ School District Files Suit Against Social Media Companies for Impact on Student Mental Health

March 23, 2023

WARREN, NJ -- Watchung Hills Regional High School District (WHRHS) has filed a lawsuit in United States District Court against Meta Platforms, Inc., formerly known as Facebook, Inc. Instagram, YouTube, LLC, Snap Inc., TikTok Inc. and ByteDance Inc (“Defendants”). 

The school district says it has seen a steady rise in the mental health struggles of its students over the last ...

Somerville: A Lifeline for Those Still Recovering from Hurricane Ida

SOMERVILLE, NJ - Help is near for the victims of Hurricane Ida still working to recover from the 2021 storm.

"After Hurricane Ida hit in 2021, I often wondered if I would ever recover. The storm dealt a devastating blow to my home, my community, and my finances. The programs that were supposed to help me rebuild and return home were confusing, slow-moving, and sometimes no help at ...

Taking Care of Yourself While Taking Care of Others

Around the world, women take care of other people. It’s a natural human expression of love that can be a source of great joy – and a source of exhaustion and stress over time. Although men are taking on more caregiving for children and family, women still handle the majority of childcare, elder care, and informal care to spouses, parents, in-laws, friends, and neighbors.

So, if ...