Mount Vernon has opportunities nearby, but access still matters. The city’s estimated 2025 population is 72,304, with 14.7% of residents living in poverty and workers facing a 35-minute mean commute. Jobs are growing, but skills still matter. The Hudson Valley added 14,000 private-sector jobs, up 1.7% year over year through August 2026, reaching a record 859,900 private jobs, according to New York State labor data. That growth creates a real opening. It also raises a practica
Some voices entertain. Others awaken hope. This week, The Excel Project Spotlight proudly recognizes Minister Marsha J—Marsha Jarrett—an international gospel recording artist, ordained minister, worship leader, event convenor, ministry consultant, advocate, and Kingdom influencer whose work brings together faith, music, resilience, and whole-person wellness. Her story reflects the heart of Women & Men of Excellence Outreach Ministries (WAMOE) and The Excel Project: empowering
