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West Orange seniors were asked what it was like to live through national and world crises before the COVID pandemic. (Shutterstock)
WEST ORANGE, NJ The coronavirus pandemic may seem like an insurmountable obstacle. But there have been other times in U.S. history that reached crisis proportions: world wars, the Great Depression, the civil rights movement, the September 11 attacks. And hopefully, there may be some comfort in hearing from the people who lived through those times as West Orange looks to a post-COVID future.
Aging Well West Orange recently invited older adults in the community to share a brief statement with local teens based on their own life experiences. The goal? To encourage local youth to see optimism and hope amid hard times.
These super hero N.J. students encourage neighbors to mask up city’s billboard campaign
Updated Feb 24, 2021;
Posted Feb 24, 2021
Tuesday, February 23, 2021 - Trenton Central High School senior Noelia Martinez is one of a group of TCHS students featured on a billboard campaign to encourage masking up during the coronavirus pandemic.
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In the song Empire State of Mind, by Jay-Z (featuring Alicia Keys) the hugely famous rapper proclaims “Now I live on billboard.”
Today, almost 12 years after the acclaimed anthem’s release, a group of community-minded Trenton Central High students now live on billboards too, five of them, distributed throughout their city of Trenton.
N.J. celebrities who died in 2020, from Adam Schlesinger to Tommy DeVito
Updated Dec 30, 2020;
Posted Dec 30, 2020
Tommy DeVito was a founding member of the Four Seasons. He died of COVID-19. Jerry McCrea | The Star-Ledger
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As we wind down a tough year, here’s a look back at some famous figures we lost in 2020.
They come from various arenas entertainment, media, sports and politics but they all have some connection to New Jersey.
Some were Jersey-born, while others made their home here or spent their final hours in the state. Several died from complications of COVID-19, while others died of natural causes and various health conditions.
Tragic Details About Comedy Legend Ernie Kovacs Shout Factory TV
By William J. Wright/Dec. 10, 2020 10:56 am EDT
During television s celebrated golden age, Ernie Kovacs was to comedy what Rod Serling was to drama. Although his name may not be as familiar as 1950s legends such as Lucille Ball, Sid Caesar, or Jackie Gleason, Ernie Kovacs impact is immeasurable, if not largely unsung. His quirky sensibilities and penchant for absurdity have influenced generations of comics ranging from Great Britain s legendary Monty Python troupe to talk show giant David Letterman. Kovacs, with his lightning fast wit and spontaneity, revolutionized comedy for television, stripping it of its vaudeville roots and re-inventing it for a new medium and a new generation.