By TOM WIEDMANN
June 17, 2021NEWARK, NJ — Nearly one year ago, Newark residents and social justice advocates joined efforts nationwide to rally at the steps of City Hall and condemn the death of George Floyd after former Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for a span of eight minutes.
In the following months, Floyd’s death elevated the “Black Lives Matter” movement on an ...
By ALIA C. COVEL
June 18, 2021MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Essex County is offering a $10,000 reward for information in the Moussa Fofana murder case, according to Maplewood Mayor Frank McGehee.
“If you know anything, please step forward," he said. "We need you."
Maplewood Police Chief Jim DeVaul noted on Monday that although victims of violent crime "may be statistics," they are also real ...
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By NATALIE HEARD HACKETT
June 18, 2021MONTCLAIR, NJ - A ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the arts is scheduled ton take place on Monday, June 21 at Lackawanna Plaza.
Fresh Air Montclair 2021 will host a program with art installations at Lackawanna Plaza in coordination with Montclair Make Music Day Performances and Glass Demonstrations starting at 3 pm (International Make Music Day).
To celebrate the art community in ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Members of the Livingston Township Council plan to consider an ordinance being drafted to opt out of the state’s marijuana legislation following a public discussion in which they shared their individual viewpoints on the pending decision for the first time.
Although no formal decision has been made, all but one council member agreed that waiting for more ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Essex County is offering a $10,000 reward for information in the Moussa Fofana murder case, according to Maplewood Mayor Frank McGehee.
“If you know anything, please step forward," he said. "We need you."
Maplewood Police Chief Jim DeVaul noted on Monday that although victims of violent crime "may be statistics," they are also real ...
MONTCLAIR — As part of the Y’s commitment to reduce drowning rates and keep kids safe in and around the water, the YMCA of Montclair will provide Safety Around Water, a swim instruction and water safety program to children ages 4-6 June 21-25 and ages 7-14 June 28-July 2.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fatal drowning is the second leading cause of ...
TRENTON, NJ - Governor Murphy signed legislation (S3434/A5366) which offers an additional year of public education and related services to students with disabilities.
According to the Governor's office, this bill will provide a temporary one-year extension of special education and related services to students with disabilities who exceed, or will exceed, the current age of eligibility for ...
NEWARK, NJ — Nearly one year ago, Newark residents and social justice advocates joined efforts nationwide to rally at the steps of City Hall and condemn the death of George Floyd after former Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for a span of eight minutes.
In the following months, Floyd’s death elevated the “Black Lives Matter” movement on an ...