ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — State Sen. Ronald L. Rice, a former Newark West Ward councilman, announced Friday, Aug. 19, that he will retire from the State Senate at the end of August. Rice, whose retirement was first reported by Insider NJ, has reportedly been dealing with health issues; he is 76 years old. Rice has […]
NUTLEY, NJ — Eisai Inc., the U.S. pharmaceutical subsidiary of Eisai Co. Ltd., announced Aug. 18 the official grand opening of its new headquarters, the Eisai US hhceco Center, on the ON3 campus in Nutley. The center’s name comes from the combination of the “human health care” philosophy, along with a focus on “ecosystem.” The […]
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver will serve as treasurer for the National Lieutenant Governors Association for 2022-2023. The NLGA is a professional association supporting lieutenant governors and the officeholders first in line of succession to the governor in all 50 states and the U.S. territories in the goal of being as […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Arts Council will present “Festivals, Fiestas and Feasts” in observance of Hispanic Heritage Month and all world celebrations. The call for artists is open to WOAC members — current and soon-to-be — who are inspired to celebrate Hispanic culture and West Orange’s multicultural community. All WOAC artists who […]
NEWARK, NJ — Every 2022 graduate of Essex County College’s radiography program passed the required national licensing exam on the first try this summer. And all 17 graduates received at least one job offer before receiving their hard-earned Associate in Applied Science degrees on June 3. Radiography graduates must pass the American Registry of Radiologic […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — On Wednesday, July 13, the West Orange African Heritage Organization swore in its new officers at Codey Arena. The election was held a month previously on June 8. This was the 10th swearing-in of officers of the organization since its inception in 1999. The mission of the West Orange African Heritage […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — East Orange Mayor Ted R. Green’s annual cookout on Aug. 20 outside East Orange Campus High School delighted the many residents who attended. The event featured food, music, tug of war, face painting, bouncy houses, games, prizes, vendors, family fun and more. Photos Courtesy of East Orange City Hall
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — On Tuesday, Aug. 2, the South Orange Elks Lodge No. 1154 donated $1,500 to the local organization Girls Helping Girls. Period. The money was a portion of the Gratitude Grant awarded from the Elks National Foundation. Girls Helping Girls. Period., created from a one-time collection drive in 2015, is now a […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force is investigating the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old in Irvington, according to an Aug. 20 press release from the ECPO. On Friday, Aug. 19, at 10:10 p.m., police discovered the juvenile, whose name is not being released, on the 100 block of Maple […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County NJ Republican Women gathered Aug. 15 to celebrate Phyllis Schlafly’s birthday. The event featured a special visit via Zoom from Schlafly’s daughter, Anne Schlafly Cori. The women enjoyed a St. Louis–style barbecue with ribs and sides, birthday cake, champagne and more; Schlafly was from St. Louis, Mo. At the […]