FBI, U.S. marshals warn public of jury duty phone scam

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The FBI’s Philadelphia and Newark Divisions and the U.S. Marshals Service, District of New Jersey, are warning the public about a phone scam being perpetrated by callers impersonating law enforcement or court officials, according to a Nov. 8 FBI release. The scammers say they’re with the U.S. Marshals Service, county sheriff’s […]

County enacts Code Blue procedures

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ – Essex County’s Code Blue procedures are being activated because of cold weather in the forecast. The Code Blue will be in effect from Friday, Nov. 10, at 8 p.m. to Saturday, Nov. 11, at 8 a.m. “Providing our homeless residents with a warm place to stay during extreme weather conditions is […]

‘Power of the Purse’

WEST ORANGE, NJ — On Thursday, Nov. 16, the United Way of Essex and West Hudson will host its first Power of the Purse Luncheon and Auction featuring personal finance expert Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche. The Power of the Purse initiative will connect a diverse, dynamic and dedicated network of women and community leaders throughout […]

County to allocate $1.5 million to ECC to cover budget shortfalls

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County recently announced that it will be providing Essex County College with an additional $1.5 million allocation to cover shortfalls in the college’s budget. “I have wholeheartedly supported Essex County College for the last 28 years as a freeholder, freeholder president and now as county executive,” County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo […]

County hosts Ethics in Government Seminar

NEWARK, NJ — On Thursday, Oct. 26, Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr., center, hosted an Ethics in Government Seminar featuring NJ Attorney Gen. Christopher Porrino, left and NJ Division of Criminal Justice Director Elie Honig, right. The presentation was attended by Essex County department and division directors, Constitutional officers, representatives of county agencies and […]

Learn how to certify your small business

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Essex County is hosting a workshop on “Understanding the Certification Process” on Thursday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Woodland, 60 Woodland Road in Maplewood. This free event will also include a breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Workshop topics include the New Jersey process to become certified as a […]

Freeholders honor public safety professionals

NEWARK, NJ — The Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders held its 2017 Public Safety Professionals Celebration on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at the Hall of Records in Newark to commemorate fire officials, police officers and first responders in Essex County for their selfless service. Freeholder President Britnee Timberlake began the program with welcoming remarks, celebrating […]

Free Women’s Wellness Expo

NEWARK, NJ — Susan G. Komen North Jersey and Newark will present a free Women’s Wellness Expo on Saturday,Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the JFK Recreation Center, 211 W. Kinney St. in Newark. This expo will draw on resources from public, corporate and medical communities to raise awareness for breast health […]

Shred your paper

CEDAR GROVE, NJ — Essex County’s Paper Shredding Day will be Saturday, Oct. 28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the county’s public works depot at 99 West Bradford Ave. in Cedar Grove. Destroy important documents safely and securely. All shredded paper will be recycled. This program is free to all Essex County residents, […]

CASA holds 2nd ‘Homeward Bound’ event in West Orange

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Braving the elements in bright red T-shirts and even brighter smiles, a group of more than 100 volunteers gathered for the Homeward Bound Walk hosted by the CASA for Children of Essex County under the Clipper Pavilion of the South Mountain Recreation Complex in West Orange on Sunday, Oct. 15. Based […]