Newark Moonlight Cinema expands its horizons for second season
Newark Moonlight Cinema owners Ayana Stafford-Morris and Siree Morris.Evan Rogers. (NEWARK, N.J.) After a successful start in summer 2020, the Newark Moonlight Cinema, New Jersey’s only Black-owned drive-in movie theater, is reopening on July 24 at a brand new location.
Read full storyNew Jersey colleges to receive nearly $30 million to help post-secondary students
Colleges across the state will receive funding for various student support programs.Dom Fou/Unsplash. (NEW JERSEY) State officials announced on July 12 that nearly $30 million will be awarded to colleges across New Jersey to address the impact of COVID-19 on students, according to a press release.
Read full storyMeet Edison’s Democratic candidate for mayor: Sam Joshi
Town Council Vice President Sam Joshi has been working in public affairs since he was 14.Courtesy of Sam Joshi. (EDISON, N.J.) After winning an intense Democratic primary that made headlines statewide, Town Council Vice President Sam Joshi is hoping Edison residents will choose him to be their next mayor.
Read full storyNew Brunswick Community Farmers Market returns for 2021 season
The market is open three days each week through the end of October.Hayley Slusser/NewsBreak. (NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.) The New Brunswick Community Farmers Market is back for the 2021 season to bring local residents fresh, affordable produce grown locally by New Jersey farmers.
Read full storyMeet Edison’s Republican candidate for mayor: Keith Hahn
Keith Hahn, the Republican candidate for mayor, said he wants to be a "full-time mayor" for Edison.Courtesy of Keith Hahn. (EDISON, N.J.) With the highly-contested Democratic primary election in the rearview mirror, Edison residents are one step closer to choosing their next mayor in November.
Read full storyNew Jersey reaches milestone in vaccination numbers, but vaccine hesitancy remains an issue
In New Jersey, over 4.7 million people have been fully vaccinated, and over 9.4 million doses have been administered.Joshua Hoehne/Unsplash. (NEW JERSEY) Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.) announced on June 18 that New Jersey reached its goal of fully vaccinating 4.7 million people against COVID-19 who live, work, or study in the state.
Read full storyEdison schools prepare for in-person instruction this fall
Edison Township Public Schools are expected to return to in-person instruction alongside all New Jersey schools this year.Hayley Slusser/NewsBreak. (EDISON, N.J.) As New Jersey continues to relax COVID-19 guidelines, school administrators in Edison are beginning to map out the district’s plans for next year as well as life beyond the pandemic.
Read full storyNew Jersey leaders announce initial wave of funding for statewide education projects
Middlesex College will receive close to $3 million to expand career and technical education programs if the proposal is approved.Hayley Slusser/NewsBreak. (MIDDLESEX COUNTY, N.J.) New Jersey leaders last month announced a proposal to award $317.2 million for various projects at schools across the state, including in Middlesex County, through the initial round of the Securing Our Children’s Future Bond Act (SOCFBA).
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