ORANGE, NJ — According to at-large Orange Councilwoman Donna K. Williams, 2016 mayoral candidate Janice Morrell and the Rev. Anthony P. Johnson of the Committee for an Elected Orange School Board, the Orange Board of Education failed to meet the first filing deadline for paperwork needed to facilitate the change from a Type 1 District […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Irvington suffered its fifth homicide of the year on Monday, Dec. 4. On Tuesday, Dec. 5, acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert Laurino and Irvington Public Safety Director Tracy Bowers announced the Irvington Police Division and Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide-Major Crimes Task Force are investigating the fatal shooting of Marco Angamarca-Yupa, 29, […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — The holiday season is here and the Rotary Club of Irvington has launched its annual Spirit of Sharing Holiday Toy Drive, and the Friends of the Irvington Public Library are gearing up for their annual Holiday Party. “Please donate an unwrapped new toy to the Irvington Public Library for its annual ‘Spirit […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Shriners from Golconda Temple No. 24 in Newark came to Camptown VFW Post 1941 in Irvington on Saturday, Nov. 18, to host the third annual Veterans Recognition and Service Awards Ceremony. Wilson Andrew Carter II, of the temple, said Friday, Nov. 17. “We’re here to honor our veterans. We came to a […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — Royston Allman and his Changemakers Radio Show have experienced a big change, now that it has officially moved from its old radio station, RTH2000, to its new broadcast home at 95.9 FM WZYE, located on Evergreen Place. “We’re representing the first generation crew. We have changed location and we’re on with […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Pastor Robert Singh of Gospel Light Prayer Church and his wife, Ameeka, are on a mission to spread the word of God to as many people as possible and their job just got a little easier, thanks to the acquisition of the rights to broadcast on 95.9 FM radio. Currently, the Singhs […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The Holy Spirit Care Relief Mission is scheduled to host its first Toy Giveaway on Sunday, Dec. 10, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Our Lady Help of Christians Church Hall, 17 North Clinton Ave., East Orange. Gifts will be available for children age 6 months to 10 years old. […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The inaugural East Orange Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 25, at the Cicely Tyson School of the Performing and Fine Arts Theater was a star-studded event that organizers and participants alike said accurately showcased the city. The East Orange Hall of Fame categories are: arts and entertainment, athletics, […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — East Orange Mayor Lester Taylor and the Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs joined forces with Naimah Hall and her Passion For Purpose nonprofit organization to host a Thanksgiving Luncheon at the East Orange YMCA on Thursday, Nov. 23. “I have in my hand … a Thanksgiving meal. We have turkey, […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — East Orange Mayor-elect Ted Green stopped by Fresh Start Academy Middle School on Wednesday, Nov. 22, to help Akeem Cunningham and Casim Gomez Jr. of the Young Professionals of East Orange group hand out Thanksgiving gift bags to a select number of students on the eve of the holiday. The gift […]