Reese’s House

A local nonprofit, which was created in an effort to maintain the positive legacy of a former Millville resident killed during a random act of gun violence, seeks support in its intent to create a community center. Our Future First, a 501 © (3) organization committed to building a better community, is attempting to raise […]

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More Communication Needed

The higher up you go in the government food chain, the more distance exists between bureaucracy and the place where people live their everyday lives. When you’re at the municipal and county level, you often have to live with whatever gets handed down to you from state or federal government. One recent example involves the

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Pascale Sykes Foundation Donates to Expand Entrepreneurship Opportunities for Black Businesses

The Pascale Sykes Foundation announces its donation to New Jersey Community Capital (NJCC) and the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (AACCNJ) to support Black business enterprises (BBEs), which have historically faced challenges in the U.S. Through a $1 million investment in the Equitable Small Business Initiative, the contribution will help create opportunities

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Cumberland County Department of Health Outlines Vaccination Clinic Information

Cumberland County is currently holding COVID-19 vaccination clinics for all individuals who fall into the eligibility guidelines as established by the State of New Jersey. “While our County Health Department is working diligently to provide the vaccine to everyone who wants it, vaccines are in limited supply throughout the state,” said Joseph Derella, director of

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New Figures Show How Deadly COVID-19 is for Blacks, Hispanics, Asians in NJ

This story is being republished under a special NJ News Commons content-sharing agreement related to COVID-19 coverage. Link to FULL story: njspotlight.com/2021/02/covid-19-death-rates-minorities-communities-of-color-black-hispanic-asian/ New state health data provides more proof of the devastating and disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on New Jersey’s minority communities: The disease was the No. 1 cause of death for Blacks, Hispanics and

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NJ’s Summer-Meal Programs Reach Twice as Many Kids in 2020, Battling COVID-19’s Impact on Families

This story is being republished under a special NJ News Commons content-sharing agreement related to COVID-19 coverage. Link to FULL story: njspotlight.com/2021/02/summer-meal-programs-hunger-covid-19-reaching-more-kids-nj-food-insecurity/ New Jersey schools and community organizations fed twice the number of children last summer than the year before, providing meals to many who may have gone hungry otherwise due to the pandemic’s effect

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Don’t Share Your COVID Vaccine Card on Social Media, BBB Warns

This story is being republished under aNJ News Commons content-sharing agreement related to COVID-19 coverage. Link to FULL story: nj.com/coronavirus/2021/02/dont-share-your-covid-vaccine-card-on-social-media-better-business-bureau-warns.html Sharing your COVID vaccination card on social media could make you vulnerable to identity theft, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) said. People excited about getting their vaccines have been taking selfies with the card and

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Experts: Prioritize COVID-19 Vaccine for Over-65 Patients to Block UK Strain

This story is being republished under a special NJ News Commons content-sharing agreement related to COVID-19 coverage. Link to VIDEO: njspotlight.com/video/experts-prioritize-covid-19-vaccine-for-over-65-patients-to-block-uk-strain/ State health leaders are hoping to vaccinate roughly 4.7 million adult residents. But the vaccination progress comes as medical experts warn that highly contagious coronavirus variants threaten to send numbers surging again. More cases

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NJBPU Seeks Input on COVID-19 Related Past-Due Utility Bills Assistance Programs

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) has scheduled three virtual public meetings on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on utility bill arrearages, or bills that are past-due. In October, Gov. Phil Murphy extended the moratorium on residential utility shutoffs for electric, gas, and both public and private water utility service through March

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