IRVINGTON, NJ — Another Irvington success story: 18-year-old Latrell Couchman, a 2021 graduate of Irvington High School, was honored by the IHS football team, friends and family during a July 7 college-signing ceremony, held in the weight room of the high school. The linebacker officially signed with the University of Maine, solidifying his collegiate football […]
EAST ORANGE / KENILWORTH, NJ — With his 100th birthday approaching on Oct. 22, author Jacob Schaad Jr. recently released his book “Swedes and Deeds: The Ups and Downs of Upsala College,” holding a presentation and book signing at the Kenilworth Senior Citizens Center on June 21. In his book and conversations, Schaad details the […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — In the continuing fight against COVID-19, Irvington Mayor Tony Vauss and Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. held an Irvington Family Vaccine Day event at Civic Square Park on June 26, with vendors and music adding fun while the Essex County Department of Health provided vaccines to Irvington and Essex County […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — East Orange held its 125th annual Independence Day Spectacular at Paul Robeson Stadium on July 5, with acts such as singer Kenny Bobien; rapper AceDaFace, an East Orange native; and the Front & Center band. East Orange Mayor Ted R. Green was delighted by the turnout at the event, saying that […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — From the graduation choir belting out the loudest tune to parents crying tears of joy, West Orange High School held a large graduation under sunny skies at Suriano Stadium. It was an atmosphere of happiness and great cheer after a difficult year of remote learning. As all 584 graduates crossed the […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Setting itself apart from other classes, the Irvington High School graduating Class of 2021 has persevered through a tough school year that relied heavily on remote learning. Honoring the hardworking graduates for all they’ve achieved, Irvington High School held its 142nd commencement at Matthews Field at the Irvington Athletic Complex, where all […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — After a tumultuous year of uncertainty, fear and virtual lessons, East Orange Campus High School celebrated its resilient Class of 2021 at a commencement ceremony at Paul Robeson Stadium. On June 23, a sense of accomplishment, pride and new beginnings were felt by all 365 graduates and their many family members, […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Irvington residents took to the streets on June 20, the first day of summer, for the town’s first Community Bike Ride. Beginning at 9 a.m., novice to experienced cyclists flooded the streets and rode their bikes for two hours, starting at Civic Square; there were two routes to travel, one encompassing 15 […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — Joining the long list of those celebrating Juneteenth, East Orange honored the national holiday by holding a flag raising on June 19 at City Hall, with many elected officials in attendance. Commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, Juneteenth is now recognized as an official national holiday. Councilwoman Alicia […]
ORANGE, NJ — The popular saying ‘The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach’ rang true on June 9 when three Orange community leaders competed in the culinary cooking challenge “Chopped Style” during Orange Week 2021. Held at Orange High School and sponsored by Chartwells school dining services, the virtual cooking competition saw […]