BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield Department of Health and Human Services has released a survey for residents that will help the department monitor their population health efforts. The survey can be accessed at www.bloomfieldtwpnj.com/1534/Population-Health-Outcomes-Survey. A community health assessment is conducted by the health department every five years and can help the department understand some of […]
NEWARK, NJ — On July 1, the New Jersey State Board of Education voted to return full local control to the Newark School District, nearly 25 years to the day after the state assumed control of district operations. “This is a historic day for Newark, and a day for celebration,” Gov. Phil Murphy said. “For […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The coronavirus didn’t stop cellist Marty Steinberg and students from his South Orange teaching studio from performing at their annual recital. Because of the pandemic, the eight players and audience members wore masks and maintained social distance for the Fourth of July performance at the outdoor amphitheater at Marshall Elementary School, […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — As society continues to delay, reschedule and cancel events big and small due to the ongoing coronavirus health crisis, the West Orange Police Department made history by hosting its first-ever virtual promotion ceremony on July 2. Former officers Robert O’Toole, Edwin Diaz, Paul Parada and Jeffrey Carosia were promoted to the […]
NEWARK, NJ — The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, which includes detectives from the Newark Police Department, is investigating a homicide, according to a press release from the prosecutor’s office on July 4. On July 3, Laquan T. Nowlin, 32, of East Orange, was fatally shot in the area of Sanford and […]
NEWARK, NJ — The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, which includes detectives from the Newark police, is investigating a double homicide, according to a July 4 press release from the prosecutor’s office. Two people were fatally shot July 4 in the 100 block of Brookdale Avenue in Newark. The victims have been […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force are investigating the fatal shooting of Anthony E. Young, 37, of Newark, according to a July 3 press release from the prosecutor’s office. On July 2, Young was shot at the intersection of 18th Avenue and 21st Street. […]
ORANGE, NJ — On July 2, the Orange Police Department Street Crimes Gang and Narcotics Task Force executed a narcotics search warrant operation dubbed “Operation Freckles” as a result of a long-term investigation into illegal narcotic distribution in the area of Cary Street. Nahshon Broadway, aka “Hollywood,” 36, was the target of this investigation. Detectives […]
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — All parents and guardians in South Orange and Maplewood who wish to enroll a child for the 2020-2021 school year must now complete their application process virtually. In-person appointments are not available at this time due to COVID-19 health and safety precautions. Registration instructions can be viewed on the […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Brookdale ShopRite recently celebrated its associates who are 2020 graduates, applauding their strength, resilience and positive attitude. Class of 2020 graduates who work at Brookdale ShopRite include: Bloomfield High School’s Alex Camacho, Willy Ventura, Joy Hobday, Nina Cutchall and Gina Perrotta; Hackensack High School’s Marisa Greenwald; Payne Tech’s Mikel Malone; Passaic County […]