SUMMIT, NJ — SAGE Eldercare hosts many events for seniors at its location at 290 Broad St. in Summit. A Caregiver Support Group for Spouses will be Mondays, June 11 and 25, from 2 to 3 p.m. This support group for caregivers will be led by licensed clinical social worker and InfoCare manager Kathy Larkin. […]
NEWARK, NJ — The Office of the Attorney General and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office will present a discussion on “Investigations of Officer-Involved Shootings” on Thursday, May 31, at 6:30 p.m. at the New Hope Baptist Church, 106 Sussex Ave. in Newark. This event will feature Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, Newark Public Safety Director Anthony […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — A big green bus is about to become the public face of the MEND Hunger Relief Network, bringing the message of healthy food for all to local streets. Partnering with the Junior League of the Oranges and Short Hills, MEND has outfitted a former school bus with a new color scheme […]
CEDAR GROVE, NJ — The Essex County Division of Senior Services hosted the annual Essex County Older Americans Heritage Month Celebration on Wednesday, May 9, in Cedar Grove. May is recognized as National Older Americans Month. During the ceremony, Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. presented Essex County Legends Awards to the following senior citizens: […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Jewish Family Service of MetroWest will hold its annual “An Evening of Laughter” on Thursday, June 7, at Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael, 60 Temple Drive in Springfield. The program will benefit Jewish Family Service of MetroWest’s programs and services. JFS MetroWest is honoring two couples for their outstanding partnership with JFS and […]
NEWARK, NJ — Two detectives from the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office will be participating in the annual Police Unity Tour this year. The Unity Tour, which departs on Wednesday, May 9, and arrives in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, May 12, is an annual event commemorating fallen law enforcement officers in the United States. Essex County […]
MONTCLAIR, NJ — The MetroEast region of the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners is hosting its monthly networking luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16, at the Greek Taverna, 292 Bloomfield Ave. in Montclair. Women business owners from the area are encouraged to attend. Attendees will have plenty of […]
NEWARK, NJ — Two detectives from the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office will be participating in the annual Police Unity Tour this year. The Unity Tour, which departs on May 9 and arrives in Washington D.C. on May 12, is an annual event commemorating fallen law enforcement officers in the United States. Essex County Prosecutor’s Office […]
NEWARK, NJ — The annual Essex County Annual Jewish Heritage Celebration on Monday, April 30, recognized the influence and positive impact that Jewish people have had, and continue to have, on the economy and culture of Essex County. During the ceremony, Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. presented Star of Essex Awards to Joel Bloom, […]
NEWARK, NJ — NJ Transit continues installation of positive train control equipment on its rail fleet. To accommodate this critical safety upgrade, weekday rail schedules are being adjusted to allow for hardware components to be installed on locomotives and cab cars. Beginning Monday, June 4, some trains will be temporarily discontinued or have changes of […]