LIVINGSTON, NJ — The effects of sexism and misogyny are far reaching and their most terrifying manifestation is sex trafficking, according to a recent release from the National Council of Jewish Women, Essex County Section. How has the internet made it easier for men to exploit girls and women for sex? What compels men to […]
NEWARK, NJ — NJ Transit’s customers are downloading their way to electronic ticketing in record-setting numbers. During the month of October, the digital system known as MyTix shattered its record for most tickets and passes sold in one month and, in doing so, crossed the one million mark for the first time. In addition, Nov. […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Monday, Nov. 7, was Red, White & Blue Day at Washington School; the annual Veterans’ Flag Salute Ceremony took place in celebration of Veterans Day, with students and teachers gathering in the Auditorium to salute veterans and receive a flag to wear. In attendance were Army Spc. 4th Class Kim Ameli, […]
NEWARK, NJ — Essex County presented the seventh annual Essex County Veterans Day Observance in Veterans Memorial Park in Newark on Thursday, Nov. 10. During the ceremony, Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. recognized county employees Michael Festa, a U.S. Army veteran, and Clarence Jackson, a U.S. Navy veteran, with Essex County Community Star Awards. […]
NEWARK, NJ — NJ Transit’s board of directors recently approved Michael P. Kilcoyne as vice president and general manager of bus operations. Kilcoyne has served in this position in an interim capacity since December 2015. “Michael is a consummate professional and throughout his career at NJ Transit he has made substantial contributions toward improving the […]
CEDAR GROVE, NJ — The Cedar Grove Clergy Association invites the community to the annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. This years’ service will take place at Temple Sholom of West Essex, 760 Pompton Ave. in Cedar Grove, on Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 7:30 p.m. The clergy and choirs of Cedar Grove houses of worship will lead […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange High School Junior Air Force ROTC’s 119 cadets led their high school family in a Veterans Day ceremony in front of the Conforti Avenue campus on Nov. 4. As part of the ceremony the cadets held a flag raising and flag folding ceremony featuring the national anthem. “The ceremony […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — On Nov. 10, South Orange Village unveiled its new Soofa bench — an innovative bench that charges mobile devices using solar power while providing the user with a social experience — in the heart of South Orange’s historic downtown, according to a recent release from the village. These benches were provided […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Committee for Servicemen and Servicewomen, in a presentation at the annual Veterans Day observance at Maplewood Town Hall, gave the township two American flags that once flew in Middle Eastern battle areas. “The committee proudly presents these two flags, which were give to us by two Maplewoodians who were on […]