Orange serial killer charged in fourth homicide case, murder of 15-year-old girl

Orange serial killer charged in fourth homicide case, murder of 15-year-old girl

ORANGE, NJ — Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Orange Police Director Todd Warren announced on March 31 that Khalil A. Wheeler-Weaver, 25, has been charged with the murder of 15-year-old Mawa Doumbia, of Newark. Wheeler-Weaver, a former Orange resident, is currently serving a 160-year prison sentence for killing three young women […]

East Orange Public Library receives substantial collection donation from NJ artist

East Orange Public Library receives substantial collection donation from NJ artist

EAST ORANGE, NJ — The East Orange Public Library’s art section just got a lot bigger, after a donation of more than 500 books from artist Nell Irvin Painter. The donation contains an array of books about black artists, art history and different art movements. A writer and artist who is a history professor emerita […]

Orange Public Schools holds professional development day

Orange Public Schools holds professional development day

ORANGE, NJ — To meet core focus areas three and four — “human capital and job embedded professional development” and “rigorous and relevant curricula and instruction” — of the Orange Public School District’s strategic plan, staff members gathered on March 24 for a day of professional development in collaboration with colleagues. Educators of students in […]

PVSC recognizes its permittees with perfect environmental compliance records

NEWARK, NJ — The Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission recently honored 97 of its permittees that operated in the previous calendar year without having incurred a single wastewater discharge or reporting violation. PVSC has now recognized perfect environmental compliance records for 27 consecutive years.  Significant industrial users in the PVSC service area are issued sewer use […]

Former Homeland Security secretary to speak to Oranges & Maplewood NAACP

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Jeh Charles Johnson, who served as secretary of Homeland Security during the Obama administration, will deliver the keynote address at the 109th annual Oranges & Maplewood NAACP Freedom Fund Gala on Friday, April 8, at 7 p.m. at Cedar Hill Country Club, 100 Walnut St. in Livingston. To purchase tickets or become […]

Company receives for $26M construction loan for Orange apartments project

Company receives for $26M construction loan for Orange apartments project

ORANGE, NJ — Reynolds Asset Management has announced the closing of a $26 million construction loan from OceanFirst Bank in support of its Orange Valley Apartments project in Orange. The loan, brokered by George Gnad of Lenders Capital, is the largest construction loan in Reynolds’ company history.  “We are extremely proud to partner with Reynolds […]

Irvington, Orange and East Orange discuss development at joint seminar

Irvington, Orange and East Orange discuss development at joint seminar

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Irvington, Orange and East Orange followed up last year’s first Tri-Community Commercial and Residential Development seminar with the same event on March 10 at Sandwiches Unlimited in Orange, with officials from all three towns updating residents and business owners on upcoming and ongoing redevelopment projects happening. Jadette Williams and Osner Charles […]

HUD announces funding to help people experiencing homelessness in New Jersey

WASHINGTON, DC — On March 16, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced more than $2.6 billion in fiscal year 2021 Continuum of Care competition awards for roughly 7,000 homeless housing and service programs across the United States. The awards, announced by Secretary Marcia L. Fudge, will provide funding to communities to help […]

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