Grace Farms Sets Sharon Prince Lecture, Concert For Jan. 10
Grace Farms will host its CEO and founder, Sharon Prince, for a lecture and chamber music concert on Saturday, Jan. 10, running from 3 to 5 p.m.
The event is framed around a central question, “What does it take to build a more equitable world?” according to the program’s registration listing.
Prince’s talk will explore how individuals can help build a better, more just world, as stated in the event listing, and will draw on her work creating Grace Farms as a place that brings together culture, nature, and community, per Grace Farms' announcement on Facebook.
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Lowell Mourns Sudden Death Of Elementary Teacher: 'She Embraced Life With Passion'
A Massachusetts community is mourning the sudden death of a 35-year-old teacher who died unexpectedly over the weekend.
Ashley Figueroa, a fifth-grade teacher at Lowell Collegiate Charter School, died Saturday, Dec. 20. Loved ones have not released a cause of death.
One of 10 children, Figueroa leaves behind a large family, including brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews.
A GoFundMe campaign was created to support her family as they cope with her death and related expenses. The fundraiser has raised more than $5,000 of its $8,000 goal from 61 donors.
"Ashley embraced life with passion an…
High Winds Damaged Menorah, Not Criminal Mischief: East Brunswick PD
A menorah on display in East Brunswick was recently damaged, but authorities said Sunday, Dec. 21, no criminality was at play.
Upon being aware of damage to the menorah at the East Brunswick municipal complex at 1 Jean Walling Civic Center, officers immediately initiated an investigation to determine the cause, East Brunswick police said.
After examining the menorah, meeting with Parks Department employees and reviewing available video surveillance, officers determined the damage was caused by abnormally high winds, not by criminal mischief or any intentional act, police said.
"The Ea…
Montclair Charcuterie Announces Closure
A popular Essex County gourmet food shop is closing its doors.
Butler and the Board, at 103 Forest St. in Montclair, announced on social media its closure, with the charcuterie's last day being Tuesday, Dec. 30.
"The simple truth is, our lease is up and we’re ready to move onto new life adventures," Jeff and Cathy Butler, who own the shop, wrote on Instagram. "Making this decision wasn’t easy. Creating and nurturing our business has been the most rewarding, fun, exhausting, and challenging thing we’ve ever done. While we have always been profitable, owning a small business is not for …
Temple Hills Mother Remembered For Fierce Love After Police Say Her Son Killed Her
The woman whose killing stunned a Maryland community is being remembered not for how she died, but for how deeply she lived — and how fiercely she loved.
Adia Lipscomb Mingo, 45, was found dead inside her home in the 6900 block of Westchester Court in Temple Hills, early in the morning on Thursday, Dec. 11, Prince George’s County Police said.
Officers responding to a reported shooting found Mingo unresponsive inside the residence, Temple Hills, December 11, police said. She was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders.
Days later, police announced that Damari Lipscomb, 24, Mingo’s …
