Former Opera Singer Hits High Note Helping Newark's Children

Newark, N.J.

It is a cold Tuesday morning, and William Madsen has just arrived at the end of his commute. Each weekday he leaves his home in Maplewood, N.J., an affluent town of 24,000, for nearby Newark. The distance between the two places registers a scant five miles, but they are different worlds.

While Maplewood is a desirable address -- Money magazine has called it one of the best places to live in the country -- Newark is

Print Subscription

Digital Subscription

Already have an account? Log In Now.