The following were some of the top stories in Irvington in 2024: $100 Million Sankofa Enclave project begins A groundbreaking ceremony was held in October for The Sankofa Enclave at Twenty First Street, a Black woman-led development that will offer homeownership, affordable housing, retail, and green space, representing a nearly $100 million investment in the […]
EAST ORANGE — A room in the Essex County Economic Development Center was named after a long-time employee who helped individuals find jobs and careers and worked to help small businesses be successful. Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. recognized the public service contributions of the late Samuel Okparaeke by naming the “Essex County […]
Did you ever dream about flying in a first-class lounge in a 747 cabin? Or walking the red carpet? Dancing with a polar bear? Being a rock star? Did you know you can? And get a picture of yourself doing it. Thanks to the new immersive 4D interactive one-of-a-kind mini museum, “Go Pixel Yourself,” dreams […]
The Irvington Chapter of the National Action Network recently made a donation to the Irvington Women’s Shelter. October Hudley, president of the chapter, said this is the second time the organization has made a donation to the shelter. She said they reached out beforehand to find out what was most needed. “They said twin size […]
IRVINGTON — The six young men sat patiently behind a table in the Irvington High School gym as family, classmates, teachers and staff filed in. They smiled and talked with each other and friends and family who approached them where they sat. Dec. 20 was a big life changing day; each young man was about […]
About 100 children and adults sang to live music at the Women’s Club of Glen Ridge, on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 17. The occasion was an annual holiday event presented by the club’s music committee whose chairperson, Trisha Turiano, said the singalong for all, “Light up the Night,” was a longstanding borough tradition. In the past, […]
The magic of the holiday season was evident by the abundant smiles of an estimated 500 children at the Washington Street School on Dec. 16. Santa Claus arrived with more than 800 donated toys made possible by the partnership between the West Orange Hispanic Foundation and the Cooperman Barnabas Center. Mayor Susan McCartney, Councilwoman Michelle […]
Carteret Elementary School children were entertained Friday, Dec. 22, with classroom screenings of “The Polar Express,” a 2004 animated movie starring Tom Hanks. Hot chocolate was dispensed to the lower grades by guidance counselor Marissa Acosta and interventionist Rachael Cilento who asked each child if they wanted marshmallows or not. The children, many wearing pajamas […]
The Board of Directors for Table to Table, New Jersey’s first food rescue organization, have named Bloomfield native Heather Thompson their new executive director. In this role, Thompson will oversee all aspects of the organization, including strategic planning; development; supporter and partner engagement; revenue and grant management; operations; and community and government relations, according to […]
Guy “The Rock” Casale was a Newark heavyweight boxing contender in the 1970s and early 1980s. He had the chance to become a boxing World Heavyweight Champion. But he walked away from the sport in 1981. Viewers can learn why in the three-part documentary “One More Round,” which premiered Nov. 24, streaming on One More […]