This January, audiences will have the opportunity to experience the extraordinary story of an inner-city high school team that defied expectations, broke barriers, and...

As October winds down and the air turns crisp, New Jersey’s high school sports scene is in full swing, filled with drama, determination, and championship dreams. Across the Garden State, student-athletes are closing out the fall season with thrilling finishes in soccer, football, cross-country, and more — while fans gear up for playoff excitement. At the center of the week’s action is the Colonial Valley Conference (CVC) Boys Soccer Tournament, where Notre Dame High School once again proved why it remains a powerhouse on the pitch. On Wednesday night at Hopewell Valley High’s Ackerson Field, the Irish secured a 3–1 victory over Lawrence to earn a trip back to the championship game. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pg_QpJr5NU0 Senior standout Luca Ercolano opened...

Newark has always been a hub for creativity, culture, and community, and the Newark Arts Festival once again underscored that reputation with the launch of a groundbreaking new program. On September 13, the festival unveiled the Newark Arts Festival x Genesis Tramaine Young Mentorship Program, a forward-thinking initiative aimed at fostering the next generation of young artists and leaders. At the heart of the program is Genesis Tramaine, the celebrated contemporary painter known for her bold use of color, spiritual depth, and ability to bring stories of identity and humanity to the canvas. Her work has long challenged traditional ideas of portraiture, and now she is lending that same vision to mentoring Newark’s youth. The program...