IRVINGTON, NJ — Feb. 16 was a proud day for the Irvington High School football staff, players and their families as seniors on the football team made their final decisions and signed their names on the dotted lines of their commitment letters. “Today, we’re having a signing-day ceremony for the seniors on our football team […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — Back with another virtual town hall meeting on Feb. 16, East Orange Mayor Ted R. Green was joined by PSE&G regional public affairs manager Joseph McQueen to discuss free assistance to help East Orange residents pay their utility bills. During the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been many people who have been […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Following the success of his parenting guidebook — “‘A Living Testimony’ How to Raise America’s Nightmare: Educated Children of Color!” — accomplished author Harry Paden is now introducing the world to two additional books, “‘Now You Tell Me!’ History/Facts Not Taught in ‘Most’ Schools!” and “Quotes & Motivational Words/Stories: Including the People […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — East Orange has been going through a lengthy contract dispute, stretching well into the fourth year, for some employees who are working with no contract. But, according to city administrator Solomon Steplight, there is no truth to an accusation that the city is funneling funds from federal COVID-19 relief for the […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — It’s been a memorable couple of months for Irvington High School football coach Ashley Pierre, affectionately known as “Coach Smoke.” He was recently named NJ.com’s football Coach of the Year and, on Sunday, Jan. 30, the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association Coffee4Coaches contest named Pierre as one of this fall’s winners. […]
ORANGE, NJ — On Thursday, Feb. 3, the city of Orange and PSE&G held a public workshop community meeting with Orange residents to discuss the construction of the Orange Heights Switching Station at Freeman Street. The project is intended to improve electric system reliability and increase capacity for residents and businesses in Orange and the […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Haitian community leaders have thrown their support behind Irvington Mayor Tony Vauss and the Team Irvington Strong candidates, who are running for reelection this May. In their official endorsement announcement on Jan. 20, the various leaders applauded Vauss, Council President Renee C. Burgess, Council First Vice President October Hudley and Council Second […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — Continuing his virtual town hall series, East Orange Mayor Ted R. Green joined acting Fire Chief Bruce Davis Jr., acting Director of Code Enforcement Eladio Negron and Health Officer Victor Kuteyi on Jan. 26 to discuss the importance of fire safety and prevention, as well as the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — A month after the omicron variant of COVID-19 ravaged the United States for the holiday season, areas, including Irvington, are beginning to see a slow stabilization. The township has been offering testing and vaccinations at Town Hall for Irvington residents and employees. “Town Hall offers COVID-19 testing Monday through Friday from 9 […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — On Wednesday, Jan. 19, East Orange Mayor Ted Green hosted a virtual town hall meeting with special guests East Orange Superintendent of Schools AbdulSaleem Hasan, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction Anita Champagne, Assistant Superintendent of Operations Deborah Harvest and Director of Special Education Tonya Hardin Santos. They discussed the current […]