President Obama Emphasizes Fairness in State of The Union Address

On January 24, 2012, President Barack H. Obama delivered the annual State of the Union address before Congress and the American people. The president offered a summary of what has occurred during the past year, as well as sharing his intentions to create a trade enforcement unit, a financial crimes ...

“Sing In Praise of King” Celebrated at American History High School

This Year, the City of Newark chose a perfect spot to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the 24th anniversary of the “Sing in Praise of King” observance. It was at American History High School, located at 74 Montgomery Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. The city of Montgomery, Ala...

Governor Holds Town Hall Meeting in Irvington

On January 19th 2012, the Governor of the State of New Jersey, Chris Christie, came to Christian Love Baptist Church in Irvington for a Town Hall Meeting.

The purpose of Christie’s visit was to get feedback from people in the city. The church was standing room only, and the overflow room downstairs w...

Suspects Arrested for Mini Mart Murder in Newark

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Newark Police Director Samuel DeMaio announced today that a 16-year-old juvenile and 18-year-old Isiah Adams, both of Newark, have been arrested for the robbery and murder of Miguel Torres, 37, also of Newark.

 Mr. Torres, the owner of JNC Mini Mar...

G.I. Go Fund to hold first Job and G.I. Bill Fair of the New Year

The G.I. Go Fund, a nonprofit organization that provides transition assistance to all military veterans, will be holding their first "Job and G.I. Bill" fair of 2012.

As many as 100 employers from across New Jersey and its bordering states are expected to attend the March 13 job fair at Rutgers-Newar...

Two More Charter Schools Approved for Newark

Two more charter schools could open in Newark next year, providing more than 760 additional public classroom seats for children seeking an alternative to struggling city schools.

The state Department of Education on January 20 announced the approval of eight public charter schools for the 2012-13 sch...

Newark Trust for Education Marks Successful First Year

In its first year, the Newark Trust for Education (newarktrust.org) has raised more than $2 million for Newark Public Schools and implemented four major initiatives, directly impacting 24 Newark schools, more than 300 principals and teachers and more than 6,400 students.

The Trust enters 2012 as an e...

Verizon Partners With New York Blood Center, Berkeley College to Hold Blood Drive Jan. 24 at Company’s Downtown Newark Headquarters

NEWARK, N.J. – January is National Blood Donor Month, and to mark the occasion, Verizon New Jersey -- along with the New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center, and Berkeley College – Newark -- will host a blood drive on Tuesday (Jan. 24) in Vail Hall at the company's headquarter...

Republican Leader DeCroce Dies

On Jan. 9, 2012, State Senate Republican Assembly Leader Alex DeCroce died after collapsing in the Statehouse on the eve of what would have been the annual State of the State address. He was 75 years old. Details are not clear as to what caused the death of the assemblyman.

Born on June 10, 1936, DeC...

Mayor Booker Honored At Trumpet Awards

I attended the 20th anniversary of the Annual Trumpet Awards, to salute African- American Achievement. It’s held every year in “Hotlanta” (Atlanta) the first week of January and when I tell you that this event doesn’t disappoint! So when I decided to go, I called my stylist Glam Diva of Low Key Fash...