IRVINGTON, NJ — Irvington NAACP member Ed Kaiser was one of five people recognized at the Donald M. Payne Jr. Veterans Day Program on Thursday, Nov. 7, in the Leroy F. Smith Jr. Public Safety Building. Kaiser, who helps people with bank foreclosure issues, was honored with a plaque, along with Kenneth M. Douglas, JoAnn […]
ORANGE, NJ — Orange residents came out in force to join Mayor Dwayne Warren and the City Council in honoring veterans at the Veterans Day Parade, which began at Orange Military Park and concluded at the Orange Elks Lodge on Sunday, Nov. 10. In addition to saluting veterans, Orange drew special attention to honoring all […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — After many stops throughout New Jersey, beginning in Monmouth County, the election on Tuesday, Nov. 5, also saw Gov. Phil Murphy campaigning with Mayor Tony Vauss, Team Irvington Strong and Irvington Democrats as the governor made a scheduled stop in Irvington to campaign and show his support for Jamillah Beasley, Orlander Glen […]
ORANGE, NJ — The chilly temperatures didn’t stop Orange residents from joining Mayor Dwayne Warren and the City Council for the unveiling of Colgate Skate Park at North Center and New streets, on Friday, Nov. 8. The new, multipurpose recreational facility is designed for children and families. “I’m here for the grand opening of our […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — With the leadership of the East Orange Office of Employment and Training, the city hosted a ceremony Tuesday, Oct. 29, to launch the 2019-2020 East Orange General Hospital Externship Program at East Orange General Hospital, highlighting its partnership with the hospital and the school district. Through the externship program, 11 college-bound […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — On Sunday, Oct. 27, Christian Pentecostal Church in Irvington recognized lifelong resident and Irvington Municipal Council President Renee C. Burgess and Minister of Christian Pentecostal Church Tyroshia Taylor, at Women’s Day, which celebrated women who exude strength in their communities. “She is me,” both Taylor and Burgess have said during separate interviews […]
ORANGE, NJ — The all-day rain may have washed out the outdoor festivities, but Orange had other plans and Lincoln Avenue Elementary School celebrated by holding its Trunk-or-Treat annual Halloween Festival inside its gymnasium on Thursday, Oct. 31. City officials, small businesses, school staff, parents and children in costumes that ranged from scary to cute […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — East Orange Mayor Ted Green said he was in the mood to frighten the youth when he joined his administration to celebrate Halloween with the East Orange community at the 13th annual House of Haunted Horrors Spooktacular and Trunk-or-Treat in Elmwood Park on Friday, Nov. 1. The line of parked cars […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — A little rain didn’t stop the township from celebrating Halloween at the Irvington Police Department, on Thursday, Oct. 31. Despite the gloomy weather, the DJ had Irvington ghouls and goblins dancing, as residents ventured out to celebrate with the community and Mayor Tony Vauss, who oversaw the festivities during the Irvington Halloween […]
ORANGE, NJ — The Orange Board of Education unofficial election results are in, with challengers Shawneque Johnson, Guadalupe Cabido and Sueann Gravesande winning the three open seats in the race on election night, Tuesday, Nov. 5. Originally, six candidates were running for the three open seats on the Board of Education, but one dropped out, […]