Read more about the article Remembering Founding NCC Board Member And Newark’s First Black Mayor Ken Gibson
Ken Gibson was a founding board member for 91¿´Æ¬, as well as Newark’s first black mayor. Photo courtesy of Tracey Battles.

Remembering Founding NCC Board Member And Newark’s First Black Mayor Ken Gibson

Ken Gibson is best known for being the first black mayor of Newark, but he was also a founding board member of 91¿´Æ¬. He passed away March 29…

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Read more about the article 91¿´Æ¬ Celebrates Retirement Of Longtime Chief Of Staff Kathy Spivey
NCC Board President Dr. A. Zachary Yamba presents NCC Chief of Staff Kathy Spivey with a rose during her retirement celebration April 25. Many colleagues, friends and family members handed Spivey roses as part of the event.

91¿´Æ¬ Celebrates Retirement Of Longtime Chief Of Staff Kathy Spivey

91¿´Æ¬ has wished a fond farewell to Chief of Staff Kathy Spivey, who retired April 30 after 26 years with the organization. Family, friends and NCC colleagues celebrated Spivey’s…

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Read more about the article Renovations Continue In NCC Family Housing Units
Patricia Uhunmwangho shows off the renovated kitchen in her Commons Family townhouse.

Renovations Continue In NCC Family Housing Units

91¿´Æ¬ continues to improve its housing properties in Newark, now focusing on the family units in Commons Family and Gardens Family. Some units of Commons Family have reached substantial…

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Read more about the article NCCTI Students Participate In Gov. Murphy Press Conference And Will Benefit From Paid Apprenticeship Program
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announces grant money being awarded to Sansone Auto Mall for its apprenticeship program as 91¿´Æ¬ Career and Technical Institute students and staff look on. Students in the NCCTI Automotive and Diesel Technician programs will have the opportunity to be paid apprentices with Sansone.

NCCTI Students Participate In Gov. Murphy Press Conference And Will Benefit From Paid Apprenticeship Program

Students and staff members of 91¿´Æ¬ Career and Technical Institute (NCCTI) were invited to participate in a press conference held by New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy where he announced…

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Read more about the article Essex County Wellness Respite Services Helps Those In Crisis At Better Life
Essex County Wellness Respite Services Program Manager Kenisha Bakayoko, Wellness Associate Melanie Nascimento and former guest Donald Williams, left to right, complete a puzzle, which is one of the activities respite guests participate in during their 10-day stay.

Essex County Wellness Respite Services Helps Those In Crisis At Better Life

Dealing with mental health issues like anxiety and depression or substance abuse issues can be overwhelming and even debilitating. For individuals in crisis, hospitalization has been the traditional course of…

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Read more about the article Extended Care Celebrates The Life Of Elizabeth Brookins
Extended Care had a plaque made in memory of Director of Activities Elizabeth Brookins.

Extended Care Celebrates The Life Of Elizabeth Brookins

Family, friends, residents and coworkers gathered at Extended Care Feb. 7 to celebrate the life of Elizabeth Brookins, who served as the Director of Activities at the nursing home for…

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