JESPY House / Thinkable Speaker Series / Newark Porchfest

The non-profit Jespy House in South Orange has been instrumental in helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve their full potential and lead independent lives. Board President Dr. Ahadi Bugg-Levine talks about the efforts. Also, the Thinkable speaker series comes to Lackawanna Station, bringing some of the world’s most respected voices in politics, science, culture, and civil society to downtown Montclair for dynamic, in-person discussions. Founder Desh Amila talks about the series. And the 2025 Newark Porchfest in historic Forest Hill returns. Jackie Jay, President of the Forest Hill Community Association, Events Committee Member Derek Walls and performer Isaiah Little give us a preview.