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Jersey City Jazz Festival Returns for Weekend of Live Music

3 days ago | njurbannews.com | David Mosca

More than just a festival for music, the Jersey City Jazz Festival is coming back this year for two days of free live music celebrating one of the oldest forms of culture and expression in the country. The 12th annual event will take place on May 30 and 31 with an eclectic lineup. But visitors to the festival didn’t have to wait long to partake in the celebration: the days leading up to the event have been filled with performances, continuing through Friday evening.
Newark Braces For Flight Cuts Ahead of Busy Memorial Day Weekend

1 week ago | njurbannews.com | Anthony Orlando

There will be less flights in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), a major travel hub for the New York Metropolitan Area, ahead of a record-high air travel weekend. On Tuesday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced its plans to cut flights at the airport by about 25%, effective immediately.
Alvin Ailey Honors Legacy of Judith Jamison During Newark Performances

1 week ago | njurbannews.com | Anthony Orlando

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater concluded its U.S. tour with weekend performances at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), which featured a panel and a special tribute to one of its longtime leaders: Judith Jamison. Jamison was a dancer and choreographer for Alvin Ailey who became world famous for her iconic 1976 solo performance in Cry.
Seton Hall Hosts Conversations On Race And DEI

2 weeks ago | njurbannews.com | Anthony Orlando

In the wake of the second Trump Administration, South Orange and Maplewood’s Community Coalition on Race addressed the growing backlash against DEI efforts and their effects on the residents of New Jersey and beyond. This discussion took place at the Coalition’s annual Conversations on Race event at Bethany Hall, Seton Hall University.
Residents Demand Pause on Camden Fire Cleanup Deal

2 weeks ago | njurbannews.com | David Mosca

Following a massive fire that broke out at an EMR recycling plant in Camden earlier this year on Feb. 21, residents and organizers in Camden, South Jersey, and Philly Neighbors met virtually to strategize a peaceful way to respond to EMR’s accountability for the incident. The fire at the EMR facility, located at the 1400 block of South Front Street, Camden, could be seen from over 15 miles away. EMR, a UK-based company, has had a recent history of toxic fires in communities.
NYAFF to Spotlight Rural Photographer Kibaate Aloysius Ssalongo's 50-year Career

3 weeks ago | njurbannews.com | David Mosca

A 22-year journey began one April day in 2002 when Ntare Mbaho Mwine’s car broke down while visiting his family in Mibirizi, Uganda. When he decided to take a walk to pass the time while waiting for repairs, Mwine happened upon a small photo studio. By chance, he met photographer Kibaate Aloysius Ssalongo, who was revealed to have had an extensive career dating back to the 1950s until his passing in 2006.
New Jersey Goes Green For Hackensack River Nation Summit

1 month ago | njurbannews.com | Anthony Orlando

As New Jersey celebrated Earth Day, Fairleigh Dickinson University promoted environmental awareness with a Summit centered around protecting the state’s historic Hackensack River. According to the Meadowlands Environmental Research Institute, the Hackensack River flows from Rockland County, New York, through the Meadowlands, all the way into Newark Bay at Kearny Point.
NJ Sixth Grader Opens Children’s Library At Newark Airport

1 month ago | njurbannews.com | Anthony Orlando

People often buy a book at the airport to read on the plane. However, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) has a new way for people to read and share books with each other for free during their travels. On Friday, April 25, EWR unveiled its Children’s Lending Library: the brainchild of Sia Malhotra, a 12-year-old who lives in Livingston with her parents, Chetan and Nishu Malhotra. Sia was inspired to create the Children’s Lending Library during her summer vacation to Alaska in 2021.
The ManKave Summit: One New Jersey Physician’s Empowering Journey In Men’s Health

1 month ago | njurbannews.com | Anthony Orlando

Some men find it difficult to discuss their physical health problems with doctors. Dr. Victor Ukwu noticed this issue, especially among Black men, and sought to advance health equity for communities of color by establishing Maven Community Health and the upcoming ManKave Summit. The latter will occur on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Dickinson Hall in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Ukwu’s journey in medicine began when he was a college basketball player.
NJCU Holds 11th Annual Lavender Graduation Ceremony

1 month ago | njurbannews.com | David Mosca

While graduation is still a month away, the road begins now as family, friends, and faculty gathered at New Jersey City University (NJCU) on Thursday afternoon, April 24, to celebrate the 11th annual Lavender Graduation Ceremony in honor of its LGBTQ+ students for the Class of 2025.