Did you know that Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Treats more Sickle Cell Anemia Patients than any hospital in NJ?
If you know anyone who is suffering from sickle cell anemia, be sure to pass along this important information! Newark Beth Israel Medical Center has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services [...]

Is it President Obama’s last chance to pass his healthcare reform bill?
Declaring that “every argument has been made” on his plan to overhaul health insurance, the President changed his strategy to convince Congress and the American people to pass his universal health care bill by focusing on a single patient. The “Joe the Plumber” of [...]

Do you have an older relative or friend who is still behind the wheel? Older drivers have a lifetime of valuable driving experience and most hope to continue to drive independently as long as possible. However, changes in vision, physical fitness, and reflexes may cause safety concerns for their families. By accurately assessing these changes, [...]

Do you ride NJ Transit buses and trains? There’s both good news and bad news for local straphangers. It may not be any consolation for riders who have to deal with a 25 percent increase in fares beginning May 1st, but federal officials recently announced that NJ Transit is earmarked to receive $52.4 million in [...]

If you’ve ever been subjected to stomach flu, you know that it can be a very unpleasant experience.
During the winter and early spring months, reports often show an increase in viral gastroenteritis, an infection caused [...]

The Newark Police Department is proud to announce the graduation of its 115th recruit class! Dressed in their crisp blue uniforms, the 54 new graduates celebrated their achievements at the Metropolitan Baptist Church in Newark after undergoing 24 weeks of intense physical and mental training to become a part of Newark’s finest.
In an address to [...]

Not many members of the Newark community surrounding Paradise Baptist Church are big fans of the New Jersey State police, which the Rev. Jethro James says has a history of racial profiling.
However, the local government is working hard to change the way Newark residents view their state officials. The church is currently trying to [...]

Is there still hope for President Obama’s universal health care bill?
In his last-minute effort to resurrect his health care overhaul, the President put forward a $1 trillion, 10-year compromise that would allow the federal government to deny the large insurance premiums that plague health care customers.
Do you think the bill will finally pass? Leave [...]