LIVINGSTON, NJ — Jewish Service for the Developmentally Disabled has launched the public phase of its $10 million capital campaign. The “Building an Extraordinary Future” initiative to construct a new 17,300-square-foot facility at 310 Eisenhower Parkway, Livingston, will enable not-for-profit JSDD to expand the residential, advocacy and community services it provides for individuals with developmental […]
TRENTON, NJ — Attorney Gen. Gurbir S. Grewal announced Aug. 12 that New Jersey is seeking to intervene in a federal court case in the U.S. District Court in Alabama in which the state of Alabama is seeking to prevent the Census Bureau from including all U.S. residents — regardless of immigration status — in […]
NEWARK NJ — Two men were sentenced Aug. 19 to federal prison terms following their convictions on multiple drug and weapons offenses, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced. Jesse Tullies, 54, of Hillside, was sentenced to 19 years and seven months in prison and Eugene Williams, 34, of Newark, was sentenced to 15 years and 10 […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange Hall of Fame is accepting applications. The dinner will be held on Nov. 14. Applications can be submitted at https://forms.gle/RAV19dgWPuD92C6h9. The deadline has been extended to Sept. 6.
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Close to 100 people attended the opening reception for Jim Horton’s “Artists of the Oranges” photo exhibit on Aug. 17 a the West Orange Arts Center. “This exhibit celebrates the artist next door and the vibrant art scene in the Oranges,” Horton said. “It was a pleasure to meet these talented […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Take advantage of a free opportunity to reduce your risk of some health problems. The South Orange Health Department will hold its 13th annual Free Health Fair on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the South Orange Fire House, 56 Sloan St. No-cost health screenings, informational tables […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Capt. Will Holder of the West Orange Fire Department, who was injured July 30 in an accident on I-280 in West Orange, was released Aug. 19 from University Hospital in Newark. He was transported by a WOFD ambulance to JFK Rehabilitation Institute in Edison, where he will continue with rehab for […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — More than 600 runners and walkers of all ages are expected to participate in the Achieve Foundation’s 2019 Newstead 5K Race on Saturday, Sept. 21. The family-friendly event kicks off the new school year in South Orange and Maplewood and is open to community members of all fitness levels. Race time […]