Trenton Mayor W. Reed Gusciora, Trenton Councilwoman Margie Caldwell-Wilson and other officials, joined Sprout U School of the Arts on September 21 to unveil Leon “Rain” Rainbow’s latest mural. The second in a series of COVID-inspired murals, his newest creation at 27 East Paul Avenue in Trenton, was created on a wall of Sprout U…
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NJ Human Services Unveils $25 Million Plan to Aid Mental Health & Addiction Services
The New Jersey Department of Human Services will use federal Coronavirus Relief Fund resources to provide up to $25 million to help mental health and substance use disorder providers remain open and accessible by reimbursing for the added costs they are incurring due to COVID-19. Eligible entities include the more than 250 providers who participate…
Comcast Announces Multiyear Effort to Roll Out 1,000+ WiFi-Connected “Lift Zones”
Comcast launched a multiyear program to provide more than 1,000 WiFi-connected “Lift Zones” in community centers nationwide including Trenton’s Catholic Youth Organization. The effort is part of an ongoing commitment to help connect low-income families to the Internet so they can fully participate in educational opportunities and the digital economy. Working with its network of…
National Junior Tennis and Learning of Trenton Awards Scholarships
National Junior Tennis & Learning of Trenton (NJTLT) announced the recipients of its 2020 higher education scholarships provided by Charles Evans Foundation & Geisel Family. The scholarship is intended to provide financial assistance to students seeking higher education. Over $16,000 was awarded to deserving NJTLT students this year. Chosen recipients were selected based on a…
Art All Day and Ciclovia Event Kicks Off Today at Noon in Trenton, New Jersey
Beginning today, a unique Art All Day and Ciclovia event will kick off from Noon to 6 p.m. and will feature a fun-filled day of art, bikes, and socially-distanced fun on the streets. The event includes self-guided bike tours throughout the day as well as a guided bike tour led by Jim Gordon of the…