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Oscars: Michael B. Jordan Wins Best Actor For 'Sinners'
Michael B. Jordan, a native of Newark, won Best Actor at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday, March 15.
Jordan won for "Sinners", where he played two identical twin brothers, Smoke and Stack, as they open a juke joint in Mississippi, only to have it overrun by vampires.
He grew up in Newark, graduating from Newark Arts High School, appearing in locally shot productions like "Cosby" and "The Sopranos", before landing a three-year run on "All My Children."
This was Jordan's first Oscar nomination.
CT Surges In Best States For Women Rankings: Here's Why
Several Northeast states are among the best places in the country for women, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2026 list of Best & Worst States for Women on Monday, March 3. The list was released ahead of International Women's Day, which falls on Sunday, March 8.
The personal finance website compared all 50 states and Washington, DC, across 25 measures tied to economic opportunity, health care, and safety for women.
"Despite improvements the US has made over the years, women still lag behind men when it comes to economic prospects, executive positions, and political…
