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Family Mourns Death Of Beloved Brooklyn Journalist, Shrim Sa High Priestess Maitefa Angaza
Maitefa Angaza, a writer, editor, and filmmaker from Brooklyn, New York, has died after years of dedication to community and cultural empowerment as an influential journalist and spiritual leader. Angaza’s family announced the news about the beloved journalist on Aug. 13, days after she died on Aug. 8. According to the late author’s official website, she will be missed as a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and community member. “In celebrating her life, her words and work are the best way to honor her,” the Angaza family shared in a statement. “Not only was she book smart, but she also possessed an...
New Jersey’s 60 worst schools for violence and bullying
Your kids are getting ready to head back to school and with that comes your assumption that they're being well cared for. And while New Jersey's schools usually rank as some of the best in the country, not every school in the Garden State offers children a welcoming, supportive learning environment.
New sushi spot opening first NJ location in popular shopping mall
It’s great to hear when there’s news of a new storefront or business opening up in the Garden State especially when it’s a restaurant with a bar, of course. And you can’t go wrong with any kind of Asian fusion food. Just add a martini bar and you’ve got a line out the door.
Dog trainers in NJ don’t have to be certified — should that change?
Just say you're a dog trainer, and voila, you're a dog trainer. There's no legal requirement that one be certified in order to be hired to teach a dog behaviors and skills. But advocates say it's time for that to change. And a bill introduced in Trenton paves the way for New Jersey to become the first state in the U.S. to make the move.
New Jersey sees steep decline in mental health issues like anxiety, depression: Study
Are you over the pandemic blues? According to a study, most people in New Jersey are getting there. Virtual medical assistants DocVA gathered data on anxiety and depression from the...
The best states to live in — do you agree with NJ’s ranking?
⚫ A new report ranks the 50 states, based on 51 factors. ⚫ NJ performs better than Pennsylvania and New York. Dozens of measures have been analyzed in order to determine the best places to live in. The personal finance website WalletHub is out its 2024 list of the best...
Center for Hope Auxiliary Fundraising continues
The Center for Hope Hospice and Palliative Care Auxiliary hosted its annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser recently. During the event Dolores Paruta, president of the Auxiliary, presented Frank Brady, president of the Center for Hope Hospice and Palliative Care with a check for $75,000. Our Auxiliary raises funds to support the Charity Care Program at the Center providing financing for patients who are unable to pay for the services of the Center. Last year alone the Auxiliary was able to donate well over $100,000. These funds are raised through events sponsored by the Auxiliary such as the Wine Tasting in the spring and our Baskets of Hope luncheon fundraiser in the fall. The Hope Chest thrift store, located on Prospect Street in Westfield, is manned fully by volunteers and is the auxiliary’s major fundraiser.
Dengue fever detected in New Jersey — what you should do right now
❓ What are the dangers and symptoms dengue infection?. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an alert this week about record increases in cases of dengue fever worldwide, including New Jersey. Dengue infections have doubled year-over-year to a record 9.7 million cases across the world. That includes...
New luxury in NJ that’s a sad reality for most
Not sure if this should be viewed as a good thing or a bad thing. A sign that's actually better for us all, or a sign that signals a troubling trend. It's one thing if this was just New Jersey, but it's not. It's all part of a National trend that involves one of America's favorite quick meals - fast food. But make no mistake as this survey definitely points to trends that are happening here now in the Great Garden State.
Recall issued for these popsicles usually sold from ice cream trucks, at concession stands
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Approximately 137,000 cases of single-serve Popsicle Jolly Rancher Frozen Confection Pop products are being recalled by Unilever in the U.S., according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The products, marked for individual sale, are being recalled as they may contain milk, an unlisted...
Devils Daily: Yaroslav Askarov Trade; Devils Were in the Mix
Yaroslav Askarov was always going to be a hot commodity on the trade market. It didn’t take very long at all for the Nashville Predators to trade the goaltending prospect, despite their general manager claiming he expected to see him at training camp. The New Jersey Devils showed interest in the 22-year-old. However, without their 2025 first-round pick, they couldn’t compete with the competition that lined up at Trotz’s door.
Nine most expensive homes sold in the East Orange area, Aug. 12-18
A house in East Orange that sold for $755,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in East Orange area in the past week. In total, nine residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $499,667. The average price per square foot was $201.
Irvington HS football team gets ready for the season
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington High School football team participated in a scrimmage at Bloomfield’s Foley Field on Monday, Aug. 19, against Bloomfield and Verona. The Blue Knights, under new head coach Marco Soto, will kick off the season against Orange on Friday, Sept. 6, at IHS’ Ralph C. Steele Sports Complex at 7 p.m.
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