Elizabeth filmmaker chosen as U.S. recipient of global creative grant

Elizabeth filmmaker chosen as U.S. recipient of global creative grant

ELIZABETH, NJ — IStock, in partnership with Black Women Photographers, a global community and database of black female and nonbinary photographers, recently announced that Elizabeth-based filmmaker Malaika Muindi is one of four artists, and the only one in the United States, chosen to receive its global inaugural Inclusion Grant. The $20,000 grant, awarded to four […]

Boy Scout is recognized with proclamation for attaining Eagle Scout rank

Boy Scout is recognized with proclamation for attaining Eagle Scout rank

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — During the Mountainside Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 15, Jack Sandholm of Mountainside Boy Scout Troop 177 was presented with a proclamation recognizing his attainment of the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Scouting. Councilman Steven Matejek read the proclamation presented to Sandholm during the meeting. “Whereas Scouting is a […]

Cranford recognizes Black History Month with proclamation

Cranford recognizes Black History Month with proclamation

CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford Township Committee honored Black History Month for recognizing black individuals who have made significant contributions in a time when they weren’t accepted due to racism and segregation at its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 8. With the township highlighting the importance of this month, Cranford residents are reminded of the great […]

Borough of Roselle introduces Utility Assistance Program to residents

Borough of Roselle introduces Utility Assistance Program to residents

ROSELLE, NJ — An informational session introducing residents to Proceed Inc.’s Utility Assistance Program was presented by Roselle Mayor Donald Shaw and the Borough Council on Wednesday, Feb. 2. Proceed Inc. program supervisor Dee Perez assisted in the presentation. The program provides a one-time heating credit for residential households and monthly assistance, based on usage […]

Summit mayor, police raise awareness of vehicle theft

Summit mayor, police raise awareness of vehicle theft

SUMMIT, NJ — Mayor Nora Radest spoke to the Summit community by video uploaded to YouTube on Monday, Jan. 24, about recent car thefts and actions taken by the Summit Police Department to further prevent these crimes. She also called on the community to do its part. “Combatting professional vehicle theft is a complex problem […]

Cranford BOE meeting canceled due to mask refuser

Cranford BOE meeting canceled due to mask refuser

CRANFORD, NJ — For two years now, wearing a mask has been a key protection against COVID-19, in addition to vaccines and booster shots. In Cranford, at the Board of Education’s meeting on Monday, Jan. 24, one parent in attendance refused to put on a mask when asked and when ordered. The refusal caused a […]

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