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Grand Master Evan R. Henry shares a frightening encounter at a convenience store and explains why trusting your instincts, recognizing warning signs and acting quickly can help keep you safe.
Celebrate Halloween weekend with events in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and New York. Plus, Atlantic City Focus will be honored at the Gloucester Branch NAACP’s Black & White Gala on Sunday, Nov. 1.
Angela C. Richardson explores why lasting wellness requires more than exercise, sharing how rest, recovery, mental well-being, healthy boundaries and intentional daily choices can support a healthier, more balanced lifestyle.
The Fellowship of Churches of Atlantic City and Vicinity provided jitney rides, music and food to encourage voter participation ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
Early voting runs Oct. 24 through Nov. 1 for New Jersey’s 2026 general election. Find Atlantic County, Cape May County and Cumberland County polling locations and hours to plan your visit.
The historic Northside station is undergoing restoration as a new mural celebrates Black representation, firefighter service and the legacy of Marvin E. Beatty Jr.
The Jersey Jewels Chapter hosts its third biennial Youth Arts Showcase Nov. 7, featuring young South Jersey talent in music, dance, spoken word, visual arts and fashion.
Grand Master Evan R. Henry explains how taekwondo training can help children develop self-control, respect, confidence and classroom habits that support success in school and beyond.
Explore Oct. 22–25 events in Atlantic City, South Jersey, Philadelphia, Delaware, Baltimore, Washington, DC, North Jersey and New York—from the Van Drew–Mullock debate and candidate meetups to ’90s music, The Wiz, the NAACP Freedom Luncheon and fall fun.
Watch Republican Jeff Van Drew and Democrat Zack Mullock debate New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District race Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. The Stockton University event will stream online with no live audience.
Angela C. Richardson shares practical nutrition tips for busy schedules, including simple meal planning, convenient healthy foods and ways to overcome food guilt while building a healthier relationship with eating.
Watch New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District debate online or join watch parties in Margate, Northfield and Vineland beginning at 6 p.m. Additional options:
Superintendent Dr. La’Quetta S. Small and school staff welcomed community members and media for a closer look at improvements across the district and their impact on students.
Alex Frost for Understood If you’re raising a child with disabilities, keeping up with all the education news is important. But it can also be overwhelming, especially when there are changes to rules or funding. The Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), which takes effect in 2027, is a new
Residents raise concerns about property values, truck traffic and transparency as officials discuss the approval process and existing redevelopment agreements.
The youth sports facility features new artificial turf, upgraded lighting and improved accessibility, with a new clubhouse planned for 2027.
Poet, singer and actor Chris Cream returns to Girl With A Grill for an evening of spoken word featuring women poets, following September’s Poetry on the Waterfront.
Grand Master Evan R. Henry explains why identifying emergency exits in restaurants, casinos, schools and other public places is an essential self-defense skill everyone should practice.
