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Essex County is proposing to name a soccer field at Riverfront Park in honor of Albert Coutinho, a Newark soccer pioneer and co-founder of the Ironbound Soccer Club who also served as a state assemblyman. Coutinho died in a car accident on March 29. The tribute recognizes his significant contributions to youth soccer and community development in the Newark area.
The co-founders of Out Montclair have been selected as grand marshals for the Newark Pride Parade scheduled for Sunday, July 19. They will lead the parade alongside Bishop Kevin E. Taylor of Unity Fellowship Church and Brielle Winslow-Majette of Garden State Equality, highlighting LGBTQ+ leadership and community partnership in the region.
Krish Poudel '26 completed his bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering in just three years through NJIT's accelerated B.S./M.D. program, demonstrating how structured academic pathways can accelerate entry into medical careers. He is now pursuing his M.D. at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, combining rigorous engineering training with medical education to prepare for innovation in healthcare.