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Universal Display Corporation announces $25,000 donation to the Smith Family Foundation

EWING, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$OLED #OLED—Universal Display Corporation (Nasdaq: OLED), enabling energy-efficient displays and lighting with its UniversalPHOLED® technology and materials, today announced the donation of $25,000 to the Smith Family Foundation (SFFNJ), a private grant-making institution assisting with education, neighborhood development, youth services, and other community programs in Trenton, NJ.

“The partnership with Universal Display Corporation (UDC) is a wonderful example of how the for-profit and nonprofit communities can work together to create the change we all want to see in our great city,” said Katherine Nunnally, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Smith Family Foundation. “Through our relationship, the Trenton nonprofit sector will be allocated resources and educational opportunities to assist them as they continue working to make our community a safe, healthy, and prosperous urban hub.”

“We are committed to fostering our local communities and are pleased to be supporting the Smith Family Foundation with this donation of $25,000,” said Steven V. Abramson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Display Corporation. “Our relationship with the Smith Family Foundation began with Steve Smith, a former UDC colleague and current SFFNJ Board Member, and we are delighted to continue working together on a mission to enrich the Trenton community through educational initiatives.”

About Smith Family Foundation

The Smith Family Foundation is a private grant-making Institution, founded in Trenton, NJ in 2016. Their Mission is to empower its community, cultivate leaders and transform lives by providing funding and leadership development to Trenton-based organizations.

In May of 2016, the Smith family — Pearlie Smith & her seven children — received a substantial financial blessing. Blessed with a new opportunity, the family made it their collective mission to improve the quality of life for residents in their hometown – thus the Smith Family Foundation was born. While the foundation allows the Smiths to support their community in ways previously unimagined, the family is no stranger to philanthropy. The seeds for the foundation were planted decades ago in the South Side of Trenton, where Seamon and Pearlie Smith raised their children on values of hard work, love of God, and giving back.

About Universal Display Corporation

Universal Display Corporation (Nasdaq: OLED) is a leader in the research, development and commercialization of organic light emitting diode (OLED) technologies and materials for use in display and solid-state lighting applications. Founded in 1994, the Company currently owns, exclusively licenses or has the sole right to sublicense more than 5,000 patents issued and pending worldwide. Universal Display licenses its proprietary technologies, including its breakthrough high-efficiency UniversalPHOLED® phosphorescent OLED technology that can enable the development of low power and eco-friendly displays and solid-state lighting. The Company also develops and offers high-quality, state-of-the-art UniversalPHOLED materials that are recognized as key ingredients in the fabrication of OLEDs with peak performance. In addition, Universal Display delivers innovative and customized solutions to its clients and partners through technology transfer, collaborative technology development and on-site training.

Headquartered in Ewing, New Jersey, with international offices in China, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, and wholly-owned subsidiary Adesis, Inc. based in New Castle, Delaware, Universal Display works and partners with a network of world-class organizations. To learn more about Universal Display Corporation, please visit https://oled.com/.

Universal Display Corporation and the Universal Display Corporation logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Universal Display Corporation. All other company, brand or product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks.

All statements in this document that are not historical, such as those relating to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company and otherwise, Universal Display Corporation’s technologies and potential applications of those technologies, the Company’s expected results and future declaration of dividends, as well as the growth of the OLED market and the Company’s opportunities in that market, are forward-looking financial statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements in this document, as they reflect Universal Display Corporation’s current views with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated. These risks and uncertainties are discussed in greater detail in Universal Display Corporation’s periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, in particular, the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Universal Display Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and its subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Universal Display Corporation disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement contained in this document.

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Christmas decorations at FBCT evoke festive moods

With Christmas Day almost here, lights and decorations are everywhere.

Rev. Powell of FBCT talks about the annual tradition of “Hanging of the Greens” at the church.
— Photo by Michelle Dryden

Close to home in New Jersey, we can visit Rockefeller Center in New York City to see their famous Christmas tree. Also, residents from the southern region of  New Jersey can visit Philadelphia to see their Christmas Tree at their City Hall as well.

But right here in Trenton, the capital city of New Jersey, the community can visit First Baptist Church of Trenton (FBCT) to enjoy that church’s “Hanging of the Greens” decorations that took place Sunday at the church.

FBCT Pastor Rev. Calvin Powell explained the “Hanging of the Greens” tradition at the church as a “time when we come together, and we share in decorating the church. It’s all about love. We come together and we share in love. We have fellowship. We have some food. We have some fun.”

Rev. Powell explained that “Hanging of the Greens” at FBCT is more than a 35-year-old event that takes place the first week of each Advent season.

He said Advent means “coming,” and that for him it signifies the coming of Jesus’s birth that would bring peace into the world. This year Advent began Dec. 1 (the Sunday closest to St. Andrew’s Day) and will end Dec. 24.

By decorating the church, the FBCT congregation is “just trying to get into the spirit of the season,” said Powell.

A fairly new pastor at the 214-year-old church that just celebrated an anniversary in November, Powell also just had his own 4-year anniversary in October.

He enjoys his congregation and the “Hanging of the Greens” activity, among several other ministries at FBCT.

Powell compares the multicultural congregation of his church to Heaven.

“It’s beautiful because we have so many different ethnicities here” like you will see in Heaven, he said.

Other church members who were decorating the church talked about the tradition.  A new member, Jacqueline Jones, said it will bring a festive mood so that all who enter the church will be in the holiday spirit.

Also, Naw Martha Hla from Burma, who has been a member at FBCT for 10 years, says she was having fun with the “Hanging of the Greens,” and was happy to celebrate with family and friends.

Meanwhile Jim Russo, says he has been a member of FBCT for more than 30 years, and has been a part of the Christmas decoration activity for a long time.

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City man narrowly escapes fallen tree

Stormy, windy weather followed a Tri-state heat wave Saturday evening, leaving behind damages and inconveniences to some area residents even in close by downtown Trenton.

Andersson Veras of Trenton is owner of this car that is damaged by a fallen tree during the windy storm that ends a heat wave.
— Photo by Michelle Dryden

A Trenton City man, Andersson Veras, who lives on the 200 Block of Jackson St. lost his car of about three months and narrowly escaped getting hurt, when a sidewalk tree along the street fell across the windshield due to the force of the windy weather.

Veras, who uses his car predominantly for work, said, “It’s bad because I spend a lot of money to accessorize it.”

He also said he just parked and exited the 2001 Honda CR-V car about 20 minutes before the tree fell on it.

About this, he said, “I feel amazing that I was not in the car at the time. It could’ve been somebody else in the car.”

The fallen tree blocked the entire width of the street for about four hours before City Workers showed up to quickly remove it, so that residents can leave the block by driving their cars.

Most of the residents affected by the fallen tree were drivers on the 200 Blocks of Mercer and Jackson streets.

Peter Scaglione of 257 Mercer St., and his girlfriend ordered pizza in Morrisville, Pa., and experienced inconveniences when they tried to drive around the block from Mercer Street to Jackson Street to go pick up their pie.

However, they figured they could use the alleys from Clay Street, and across Mercer and Jackson streets as emergency routes.

Scaglione said that although the trees make the streets look beautiful, he always tells his girlfriend to be careful when parking underneath them.

A City of Trenton tree removal worker said, it seems there were termites in the tree that caused it to rot and fell during the windy storm.

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Election candidates, supporters stage for Tuesday

Alex Bethea’s platform focuses on his more than 40 years as an educator in the Trenton school system.
— Provided photo

Trenton mayoral candidates and their supporters prepare for Tuesday’s election by hosting several events at locations such as Rider University, Trenton Thunder Stadium, and Mercer County Community College over the past months.

The candidates are Alex Bethea, Walker Worthy, Paul Perez, Darren Green, Reed Gusciora, Annette Lartigue, and Duncan Harrison.

While some candidates face questioning students at Rider University, others like Bethea got support from students at the Trenton Thunder game, where they pitched ball and sang “God Bless America.”

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Alex Bethea bids for mayor of Trenton

TRENTON, N.J. — Longtime Trenton educator and City Councilman, Alex Bethea is in the running for mayor of Trenton on May 8.

Bethea has a five-points plan that he explains will bring changes to the City if he is elected. In this video, Bethea tells voters why he is running.

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Hamilton, Trenton to offer free rabies clinics for pets

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Hamilton Township and the City of Trenton are offering free rabies clinics for dogs and cats, starting this weekend.

The clinics will start in Hamilton Saturday at 9 a.m. to noon, and in Trenton Mondays, Jan. 22nd and 29th at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Pet owners are required to be residents of either city, and will have to prove residency with proper ID, and follow other rules, said township officials.

“In New Jersey, it’s mandatory for dogs to have these vaccines in order to receive a New Jersey dog license,” said Jeff Plunkett, Hamilton Township director of health.

Additionally, “if an animal has rabies and it’s not treated, it could be fatal,” he said. He also reminded that if a rabid animal bites a human being, there could also be human fatality as well.

New Jersey sponsors these free rabies clinics statewide, with Hamilton Twp. offering about five each year for about 40 years now.

In Trenton and Hamilton, pet owners should make sure their animals are muzzled, if they bark, on a leash, and cats need to be in carriers when they arrive at the clinics, said Officer Jose Munoz, chief of the Trenton Humane Law Enforcement Division and manager of the Trenton Animal Shelter.

Dogs and cat owners are to arrive at 72 Escher St., in Trenton, Monday morning, with proper ID and paperwork of previous vaccinations, if they wish to participate in the rabies clinics. If eligible, their pets will receive a three-year shot.

In Hamilton, pet owners who want their dogs and cats vaccinated should go to 320 Scully Ave. Saturday morning, with proper ID, and adhere to the safety precautions for their animals.

The animals should be 6 months, or older.

Hamilton Twp. expects around 300-350 pet owners to participate this weekend.
Plunkett said it has always been a free clinic and it is economically helpful to residents.

Kathryn Gist of Trenton, who is owner of an 8-year-old Boston Terrier said, “I might check it out. That’s a good thing because sometimes I might not have the money, but my dog already has a doctor.”

Plunkett advises that these rabies vaccines protect the dogs and other animals and the humans they interact with in our communities.

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Major movie plans to shoot exclusively in Trenton

TRENTON, N.J. — A new political thriller titled, Enhanced Interrogation, which addresses the current issues of terrorism and torture in America, has plans to be shot in the City of Trenton.

Provided poster for movie, “Enhanced Interrogation” to be shot in Trenton

The film’s producers and screenwriters are Trenton’s own, Daryl Brooks, along with Stephen Martino of Bloch Wall Productions.

These men collaborated with veteran Director Terry R. Wickham of Manta Ray Pictures to create a movie that raises questions of moral and ethical dilemma.

Wickham states that, “Daryl Brooks and Stephen Martino have constructed a controversial story that is incredibly topical in our modern-day society, and asks the potent question of ‘what if’ our country was put in a pressure-cooker situation of the moral dilemma this story raises?”

Even though the movie provokes debate, Brooks decided to make the film in Trenton because he wants to do something positive for the city by bringing excitement and business opportunities here.

In front, Daryl Brooks, and film cast of movie, “Enhanced Interrogation.”
– Provided photo

In addition to asking for support from Trenton’s local businesses, Brooks said, “I wanted to wake people up and to make them think about terrorism and torture in America.”

Enhanced Interrogation is about a foreign-born terrorist who now finds herself legally on American soil, preparing to bring terror and death from her native country to the states. The FBI uncovered her plot for another 9-11 type terrorist attack, but still does not know how, where, or by whom the attack will take place. When standard interrogation methods fail, the decision is left to the president of the United States whether to utilize Abu Ghraib-type torture techniques to obtain the information.

So, the movie explores much of the history of modern-day radical Islamic terrorism, states Martino.

“Tempers flare as the audience watches the terrorist plot unfold on the big screen. Will they torture her or not? That is the question,” he writes.

Brooks said they hope the movie will be thought provoking.
The film is also proud to feature actors who are from Trenton such as Lance Lopez Sr., Dewane Parker, Nacone Martin, Carter Patterson, and Raina Williamson.

“In the end, we’re very pleased that really talented actors in the city embraced the script and signed up for the film,” states Martino.

Dewane Parker, said given his background as an experienced actor, author, and FBI agent, he was curious about the script and cannot wait to start filming.

The producers plan to release Enhanced Interrogation domestically and internationally in December. They also plan to enter it in most major film festivals across the country and the globe.

At this time, they are seeking monetary support via indiegogo.com and gofundme.com

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Saxophonist woos audiences at Trenton hotel

Dr. Alexander “Dr. Suave” Nicolas is a saxophonist and instrumental musician who attracts international audiences. (Provided photo)

Even though Dr. Alexander “Dr. Suave” Nicolas took a four year hiatus from music, it was not too long before he made The Return album his fans will love to hear at upcoming shows in Trenton at the Wyndham and at other locations.

Nicolas, a 30-year veteran saxophonist, a composer and a producer was born in Panama and has been living in the United States since 1988. He received his college education here and has been an educator in the Trenton public schools and is currently an adjunct Spanish professor at Mercer County Community College.

When Nicolas is not in the classroom, you can find him in the recording studio at AR Records, making smooth instrumental Gospel and Jazz music that is featured on his new CD, The Return, which consists of 11 songs.

Music lovers who enjoy instrumentals will have a chance to listen to and enjoy an evening with Nicolas featuring his 13-year-old daughter, Yasmine Nicolas as vocalist, selected Saturdays at Trenton Wyndham Hotel on Lafayette Street, from 7:30 to 10 pm.

“My experience in Trenton is usually positive. I do instrumental Gospel so I reach people of faith. People say I sound better live. I have done music overseas too and I have a positive experience with live audiences,” Nicolas related.

He noted that instrumental music does not have limits of who can make connections to it because of its form without words. Therefore, it reaches a wide audience “touching their hearts and allowing people to reflect on their daily lifestyles. It doesn’t have barriers,” he added.

“Most of my music is original, but I do cover music – a mixture of everything from Adele’s, Hello to Charlie Puth’s, Im just one call away,” Nicolas said.

Nicolas said his biggest gratification is reaching different cultures, ethnicities and backgrounds with his music.

Nicolas instrumental music has been played in more than 120 countries since the early 1990s, he said. He also said he has had audiences of more than 10 to 20,000 people.

In his native country, Panama, Nicolas is compared to the likes of Dave Koz and Kenny G. because of his successful albums and musical performances.
His new CD, The Return, represents his creativity and is a musical way of sending a message to all his fans and music followers, he said.

“The Return is my new birth inspiration because 90 per cent of the songs were written, performed and composed by me,” he said. “I hope that my new release will inspire and encourage someone out there,” he added.

Nicolas had been away from the music scene because he had to address personal and family matters. He said he needed time to figure out what kind of music he really wanted to do.

Over the years, he has performed at the Latin Grammy’s in 2006, been featured on various television shows such as Telemundo in 2006, had interviews on ABC in 2002 and 2008, performed at Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, N.Y., in 2004, sang the national anthem at the 76ers game in Philadephia, among other professional ventures.

His all-time musical releases include: Because He Lives, Fidelity, Merry Christmas, Faith, Canto A Jesus, New Heart The Groove, There Are Moments, and his latest, The Return.

Fans can see Nicolas, aka Dr. Suave at his upcoming concerts this year in Trenton on Saturdays, March 18, March 25, April 29, May 27, June 24, July 29, Aug. 26, Sept. 30, Oct.28, Nov. 25, and Dec. 16.

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Women’s marches voice messages worldwide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Millions of women and others marched worldwide Saturday to express unity and concern, and to protest any idea that the new President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, would reverse women’s rights, marginalize immigrants, gays, the disabled, muslims, Mexicans, and other minority groups, and repeal ObamaCare.

 

There were about 700 sister marches that were held in about 60 countries, the day after President Trump took office as the 45th U.S. president.

 

There was a march in Trenton, NJ., Philadelphia; Washington, D.C.; Colorado, and several other U.S. cities and states. Worldwide, there were marches in Sydney and Melbourne, Au; Kenya, Africa; Canadian cities of Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver; Barcelona, Spain; Puerto Rico; Virgin Islands; and other cities and countries.

 

These marches outnumbered the protestors on President Trump’s inauguration day.

 

 

Images via Flickr.com

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Mill Hill 50th House Tour delivers fun, surprises

– Photo by Michelle Dryden
The 50th annual House Tour in Mill Hill District featured a Horse and Buggy ride during the touring event from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday.
Historic Mill Hill District commemorates nostalgia and contemporary living as seen on 50th Anniversary House Tour event that featured various art forms and fun activities today.

Visitors and residents came out to tour homes, sing in choirs, see art show exhibits at Artworks, enjoy live music, look at classic/antique cars, have lunch from the Crepe Food Truck, enjoy the crisp fall weather, take fun photos, among other fun stuff.

The annual House Tour happens on the first Saturday of December each year. This year’s event was bigger and better than the tours in recent years because it marks a half-century milestone since Mill Hill residents have been opening their doors for visitors to see unexpected views and charms of homes in Trenton.