WEST ORANGE, NJ — Ribbon-cutting ceremonies are usually associated with a new business opening; however, a ceremonial ribbon cutting on Saturday, June 26, from 10 a.m. to noon will spotlight one of Mother Nature’s busiest work places. Tireless workers will literally be “busy as a bee” during a free public event at the Rock, 577 […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Just a couple of days after graduating from Glen Ridge High School, Nick Ruggiero competed in the 400-meter run on June 19 at the Track & Field Meet of Champions in South Plainfield. He ran in 51.08 seconds and placed 24th overall. Ruggiero was the sole GRHS athlete to compete at […]
NEWARK, NJ — The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, which includes detectives from the Newark Police Department, is investigating the fatal shooting of Christopher Williams, 31, of Somerville, according to a June 18 press release from the ECPO. On Friday, June 18, Williams was fatally shot on the 200 block of Washington […]
NEWARK, NJ — The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, which includes detectives from the Newark Police Department, is investigating the fatal shooting of Rasheen Scott, 40, according to a June 21 press release. On Monday, June 21, Scott was shot on the 500 block of S. 17th Street at approximately 12:40 a.m. […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Members of the Bloomfield Police and Fire departments received awards on Wednesday June 16, for going above and beyond the call of duty. During the pandemic, Bloomfield first responders put their lives in jeopardy to ensure the safety and health of the community. “Our first responders keep Bloomfield families safe every day […]
NEWARK, NJ — United Community Corporation expanded its food pantry to Newark’s East Ward in May when it held its grand opening at 106 Ann St., Wolff Memorial Presbyterian Church. The food pantry expansion was made possible through the Community FoodBank of New Jersey’s Network Investment Initiative grant, made possible with lead funding from the […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange resident Anaz Emam, center, caught the first fish in the boys category at the Essex County Fishing Derby in Monte Irvin Orange Park in Orange on Tuesday, June 15. He caught the first fish at 5:18 p.m. Presenting the award are Essex County Deputy Parks Director Kate Hartwyk, left, […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Over the past few years, the West Orange Police Department has made a concerted effort to improve its relationship with members of the LGBTQI community and how the department responds and serves them, according to a June 15 press release. “We were fully aware that a lack of trust and understanding […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — On June 9, the Essex County Board of County Commissioners adopted a resolution of support for New Jersey State Senate and Assembly bills S3361/A5207. If signed into law, the bills would prohibit state, local government agencies and private detention facilities from entering into, renewing or extending agreements with federal immigration authorities […]
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Eleven middle school students in the South Orange–Maplewood School District are a part of the first group of scholars accepted into the Kean University Scholar Academy, a dual-enrollment initiative that will prepare selected students for college by bringing them on campus to earn college credits and take part in […]