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Police Shoots, Kills an Air Force Service Member in His Apartment
Senior Airman Roger Fortson, 23, who was assigned to the 4th Special Operations Squadron at Hurlburt Field, was alone in his Fort Walton Beach, Florida, apartment on May 3 when police burst through the door and fatally shot him six times, according to Ben Crump, an attorney representing Fortson’s family. The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office was responding to…
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Rutgers Protest on Palestine Ends, University Accepts Students Demands
By Allyssa Bovasso-Pignataro NJ State House News Service Students ended a four-day pro-Palestinian protest at Rutgers University on Thursday evening after Unversity President Jonathan Holloway said…
Keep America Beautiful Announces New Executive Director of Newark Branch
Ross’s appointment signifies a strategic move by Keep America Beautiful to strengthen its impact in Newark and surrounding areas. Her extensive background and creative approach will…
NEW JERSEY TO GET OVER $123 MILLION FOR LEAD PIPE REPLACEMENT TO ADVANCE SAFE DRINKING WATER
To protect children and families, President Biden has committed to replacing every lead pipe in the country. This announcement, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and…
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Arts & Culture
“Artistic Expressions”: JON-J Hosts a Celebration of Black History with African American Art
Nahshon Bolton, President of the Bergen County chapter of JON-J, put together this event with the organization’s past and present leaders in attendance, hoping to get…
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Oratory in Montclair, NJ will Host Exhibit Feb. 24, Sacred Relics of Jesus, Virgin Mary and More
The event — which is presented by Joseph Santoro, the International Crusade for Holy Relics’ (ICHR) regional delegate to the U.S. — will include several authenticated…
Hudson County Community College Foundation Art Collection Celebrates the Incredible Works of African American Artists
With Black History Month upon us, it’s a good time to reflect on and celebrate the rich and diverse contributions and experiences of African and African…
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Business & Finance
How to Navigate an Election Year When it Comes to Your Finances
Study the past to calm anxiety: A quick look at historical data can help you make level-headed investment decisions during a bumpy election cycle. As it…
Building a More Inclusive Economy: Q&A with JPMorgan Chase’s Thelma Ferguson
Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase & Co. In recognition of Black History Month, we connected with Thelma Ferguson, Global Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Vice…
The Evolution of Cybersecurity and How to Protect Yourself:
Technology’s rapid growth has ushered in a new era of convenience, particularly in digital finance services. From online banking to payment apps, these innovations have streamlined…
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Health
The Pediatric Emergency Department at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital Becomes the First Autism Certified Center in the State
As part of the CAC designation process, at least 80% of physicians, nurses and patient-facing department staff completed a training and certification program to better understand…
NJEDA BOARD APPROVES ANCHOR TENANTS FOR MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH INNOVATION CENTER
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved three anchor tenants to lead the Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Center (MIHIC) in Trenton. These entities, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey; Capital…
RWJBarnabas Health Recognizes Black Maternal Health Week 2024
From April 11 – 17, System Will Host Several Virtual Educational Events Raising Awareness for Black Maternal Health RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health system…
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