ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Scams are a common way for criminals to steal money from innocent victims by using scare tactics and fake stories in a variety of different ways — phone calls, emails and even just dropping notes in mailboxes. According to the Insurance Information Institute, there were 1.2 million reports of fraud in […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — CASA for Children of Essex County will host its second Homeward Bound Walk on Sunday, Oct. 15, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Clipper Pavilion on Cherry Lane in the South Mountain Recreation Complex in West Orange. Gather your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and dogs to walk in support of […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders recently passed a resolution asserting the county’s support of the Paris Climate Accord, from which President Donald Trump has decided to remove the United States. The resolution, which passed unanimously, asserts Essex County’s commitment to combating climate change. “The time to protect our communities […]
NEWARK, NJ — NJ Transit plans to restore full service at Penn Station New York on Tuesday, Sept. 5, following confirmation by Amtrak that Phase One of the track renewal project has concluded. As a result, all Morris & Essex Lines Midtown Direct trains will resume service to and from PSNY and will no longer […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Every acre of New Jersey is within one of the 20 watershed areas, which means all lands drain into a lake, river or stream. New Jersey American Water is offering simple actions customers can take to keep the watersheds clean and healthy while protecting against pollution. “As water travels over the […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Welcoming strategic academic partnerships, the Stillman School of Business of Seton Hall University has announced the signing of an articulation agreement with the Division of Business of Essex County College. The agreement enables Essex County College students graduating with an associate in science degree in finance, who apply and meet admissions […]
NEWARK, NJ — The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities recently approved a PSE&G proposal to extend three popular energy efficiency programs and implement two new ones. PSE&G will invest $69 million to continue its Hospital Efficiency Program, Residential Multifamily Housing Efficiency Program and Direct Install Program and to begin a Smart Thermostat Program and […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — MetroPass, a collaborative program between Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ and area synagogues, is designed to provide newcomers to the community — or to synagogue life — with complimentary High Holy Day tickets. In its seventh year, this program is designed to lower the barriers of entry and to encourage […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — FAMILYConnections, a local counseling and family services agency, has announced the start of a “Got Your Back” backpack drive to benefit students in the agency’s Outreach to At-Risk Youth and School-Based Youth Services programs. Donations of individual school items and full backpacks will be accepted through Sept. 1 and can be […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — “I got the coolest stuff!” said one young boy running up to greet his father after attending the ninth annual NCJW/Essex Back 2 School Store on Sunday, July 30. “My new backpack makes me feel smart and important!” said another child. With walls completely lined with coats, rows of new sneakers, […]