The men’s basketball team is bound for Illinois for the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II championship. The Wolverines’ first game will be Tuesday, March 19 against Brown Mackie College of Salina, Kansas. ECC qualified for the tournament, its first since 2008, by capturing the Region XIX title. Coach Corey Lowery’s [...]
Continue reading...6. March 2013
In his new book, Living and Dying in Brick City, Dr. Sampson Davis takes an impassioned look at the healthcare crisis from the unique perspective 0f an emergency room doctor working in the very city where he grew up, Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Davis, one-third of the well-known role models and authors of The Pact, [...]
Continue reading...1. March 2013
We’re all used to seeing inspirational quotes pop up on our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram timelines, but what if they began to appear on Post-it notes in your everyday life? That’s the question Rutgers University sophomore, Dan Munoz, asked when he began leaving sticky notes with inspiring messages around campus months ago. Appearing on classroom [...]
Continue reading...29. January 2013
On February 9, the Greater Newark Conservancy will delight you with their 2nd Annual Beds and Breakfast Community Gardening and Urban Farming Winter Seminar. For $25, the breakfast event will teach urban farmers and interested Newarkers all they need to know for the year ahead.
Continue reading...18. January 2013
Brrrrr-ick City! There’s a chill in the air and snow in the forecast: no wonder January is National Soup Month! Hot, hearty and delicious, soup is the consummate comfort food on a cold winter’s day. But far too many people in Newark and around the nation are facing this winter with nothing in their kitchen [...]
Continue reading...7. January 2013
I’m a firm believer that change is GOOD. And since an exciting new year is upon us, it’s an ideal time to part ways with those unpleasant little habits, thoughts and people that for our good health, we simply must leave behind in 2012. That’s right, it’s time to focus on a brand new YOU. [...]
Continue reading...10. December 2012
Attention yogis on a budget! South Mountain Yoga in South Orange is celebrating its 4th annual Gift Week. What does this mean? This week only, certain of their regularly scheduled classes are totally free! Drop in to the following classes for beginners all the way up to advanced: Mon 12/10 6:15 pm Intermediate Tues 12/11 [...]
Continue reading...22. October 2012
On a beautiful Sunday morning, starting at 8am, Broad St. began to fill up with supporters and participants for the Making Strides for Breast Cancer Walk. Walkers poured into the city from everywhere. Parking was near impossible in all downtown, as cars were backed up through the Ironbound and up to First St. and back. [...]
Continue reading...20. October 2012
Hey Newarkers, On Sunday October 21, 2012 the American Cancer Society is hosting its signature fundraising event in Newark. The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk will see hundreds of survivors, advocates, and families will gather in Military Park to raise awareness and money to fight breast cancer. Among them will be Newark based non-profit organization [...]
Continue reading...25. September 2012
On a brisk sunny Sunday, morning in Newark and Asbury Park, the Sixth annual Global Mala was held with over several hundreds of Yogis and Yoginis, pilgrimage to Newark’s School Stadium.
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19. March 2013
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