BAYONNE, N.J. — The City of Bayonne marked Juneteenth with a flag-raising ceremony at City Hall, where the American flag was temporarily lowered to honor the occasion, officials said. The …
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VERONA, N.J. — A Juneteenth flag was raised at Verona Town Hall on Monday morning in place of the American flag, prompting questions over adherence to federal flag code and …
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ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Thursday highlighted a series of statewide initiatives, including a record-setting $1.34 billion investment in the state’s four historically Black colleges and universities …
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St. Leonard, MD – The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, led by Sheriff Ricky Cox, attended the NAACP Juneteenth Celebration at Jefferson Patterson Park over the weekend. Sheriff Cox and his …
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Columbus, OH – Columbus is preparing to commemorate Juneteenth with a series of community events focused on freedom and resilience. Local organizations have planned numerous events to honor the historical …
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EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Evesham Township Police are inviting the community to a special BBQ event as part of the local Juneteenth celebration. The event is scheduled for June …
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COLLINGSWOOD, NJ – The Borough of Collingswood, alongside the Collingswood Community Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee, is excited to announce a week of events celebrating Juneteenth, culminating in a grand …
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Toyota Plant Served Only Watermelon On Juneteenth, Employees Say Will Kessler on June 22, 2023 Employees accused a Toyota plant in Kansas City of being “disrespectful” after it served only …
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NEW YORK, N.Y. — Monday witnessed a surge in gun violence across New York City, with 15 people shot in 10 separate incidents and five fatalities. Among the deceased was …
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12 Dead, Over 100 Injured In Shootings Over Juneteenth Weekend Erinn Broadus on June 20, 2023 A wave of shootings across the nation over Juneteenth weekend left 12 dead and …
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TRENTON, NJ – A new law aimed at prohibiting the sale of menthol cigarettes in New Jersey has been advanced by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee. …
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(Reuters) – Juneteenth is the newest federal holiday and commemorates the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans. U.S. President Joe Biden signed the bill creating the holiday in 2021. Juneteenth, long …
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NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé has announced the closure of certain streets during specified hours for the Juneteenth Festival. The following street closures will be …
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CAPE MAY, NJ – Cape May County residents came together to celebrate Juneteenth at the Whitesboro based Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center. “This past weekend, the Cape May County …
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NEWARK, NJ – Newark Police Department officers showed off their community policing skills and their community togetherness to celebrate Juneteenth at the Mount Vernon Elementary School. 6th Precinct Community Service …
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JACKSON: Celebrate Juneteenth For What It Really Is Donna Jackson on June 20, 2022 President Biden elevated Juneteenth to the level of Veterans Day and Independence Day in 2021. But …
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WASHINGTON, D.C – A shooting broke out at a concert in Washington, D.C, Sunday evening, according to the D.C. Metro Police Department. The Moechella street fair was held in conjunction …
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NEWARK, NJ – The City of Newark celebrated Juneteenth on Friday, but for firefighters, it was an opportunity to connect with families and children in the community. Newark Firefighters L. …
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Nation’s leading home remodeler recognizes holiday through national celebration, education, and community give-back — not just a day off CHESTER, Pa., June 16, 2022 — Power Home Remodeling (“Power”), the …