Federal government seeks removal of political messages, art from roadways

Federal government seeks removal of political messages, art from roadways

United States Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has launched a nationwide roadway safety initiative that among other things calls for the elimination of art and political messages on roadways. “Roads are for safety, not political messages or artwork. Today I am calling on governors in every state to ensure that roadways, intersections, and crosswalks are […]

As Summer Travel Surges, Movement to End Roadway Deaths Gains Momentum

As Summer Travel Surges, Movement to End Roadway Deaths Gains Momentum

  By The New Jersey Department of Transportation When people see damaged vehicles and emergency responders on the road, they might say they saw a car accident. But the truth is, most crashes are not accidents, or something that was random and unavoidable. Instead, many of the incidents that cause fatalities or serious injuries on […]

Schumacher-Tilton named to the 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry list

Schumacher-Tilton named to the 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry list

Judith Schumacher-Tilton, president of Schumacher Chevrolet Auto Group, has been recognized as one of the “100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry” by Automotive News.   Schumacher-Tilton and her co-honorees are featured in the May 19 issue and were celebrated at a gala at The Henry in Dearborn, Mich., hosted by Automotive News. The […]

Essex, Union rabbis ask Sen. Kim to support Israel

Essex, Union rabbis ask Sen. Kim to support Israel

Dear Senator Kim, We write to you as rabbinic leaders in New Jersey’s Jewish community and lifelong advocates for progressive values. Our communities are diverse and multifaceted in their perspectives on issues driving the national discourse – including on how best to end the 17-month war following the horrors of October 7. But when it comes […]

Private prison company given 15 year contract for ICE detainees

Private prison company given 15 year contract for ICE detainees

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has announced the imminent reopening of the Delaney Hall Facility in Newark after reaching an agreement with the facility’s owner to reestablish the federal immigration processing and​ detention center at the 1,000-bed facility. “This detention center is the first to open under the new administration,” said acting ICE Director Caleb […]

The Seeing Eye is actively recruiting puppy raising volunteers

The Seeing Eye is actively recruiting puppy raising volunteers

The Seeing Eye is actively recruiting puppy raising volunteers in Essex County. The Seeing Eye is a non-profit organization that breeds, raises and trains service dogs for people who are blind in the United States and Canada. The dogs are bred at the organizations Morris County headquarters and then volunteers foster and raise puppies for […]

Monte Irvin ballfields get an upgrade

Monte Irvin ballfields get an upgrade

ORANGE — The modernization of the two ballfields in Essex County Monte Irvin Orange Park in Orange has been completed. Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. announced last week that the fields had been completed while the work to construct a new community center in the park is ongoing. “The community relies on the […]

Reducing Roadway Fatalities Comes Down to Sharing the Responsibility

Reducing Roadway Fatalities Comes Down to Sharing the Responsibility

  By The New Jersey Department of Transportation There were more than 600 crash-related fatalities on New Jersey roadways in 2023. We’re so used to seeing statistics that it can be easy to forget there are real people behind the numbers. So let’s reframe it. Haga clic aquí para leer este artículo en español In […]

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