Michael Eric Dyson to speak on ‘Why You Should Vote’

Open to the public and free of charge, Michael Eric Dyson will be speaking in the Multipurpose Rooms of Trabant University Center on Thursday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. Dyson, who has authored 16 books, including “Debating Race” and “You Know What I Mean,” is also a professor of sociology at Georgetown University and has appeared on many television shows like “The O’Reilly Factor,” “The Travis Smiley Show” and “Real Time with Bill Maher.”

Tickets now on sale for Taste of Newark

Tickets are now available for the 9th annual Taste of Newark, which will be held from 12 to 3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 30, on the lawn Old College Hall. Tickets are $45 prior to the event and $60 at the door. Tickets are limited and can be purchased at the Newark Planning and Development Office, located in the Municipal Building, 220 Elkton Road, or by calling 302-366-7030. Taste of Newark offers an opportunity to experience the culinary attractions of over 45 restaurants, as well as wine distributors in the area.