TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Department of Transportation Commissioner Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti announced March 10 that GEICO is the new sponsor of the NJDOT Safety Service Patrol, a free service created in 1994 to assist motorists whose vehicles have become disabled as a result of a crash or a mechanical failure, and to provide safety for […]
NEWARK, NJ — Many Catholics attended two Ash Wednesday Masses celebrated by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, archbishop of Newark, at St. Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral in Newark on March 2. Tobin distributed ashes to long lines of people by sprinkling them on the tops of heads, forgoing the traditional forehead placement out of an abundance of caution […]
TRENTON, NJ — Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety announced Feb. 28 the launch of a statewide multimedia campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of driving impaired — whether under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, illegal drugs, or prescription or over-the-counter medications. Building on the success of […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Gideon Taylor, president of the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, aka the Claims Conference, announced March 2 the allocation of $720 million in funds to more than 300 social welfare organizations globally to support home care and supportive services for frail and vulnerable Holocaust survivors. “We are proud to […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The Murphy administration is awarding nearly $16.2 million in grants to communities across the state to help them enhance waste reduction and recycling programs, a slight increase over the previous year’s total, Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette announced Feb. 24. In Essex County, Belleville will receive $46,277.76; Bloomfield […]
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Department of Transportation Commissioner Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti announced that the annual statewide campaign to repair potholes across New Jersey began Monday, Feb. 28. This winter has seen continually fluctuating temperatures above and below freezing, as well as some major storms early in the season that brought significant snow and ice. The […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The Essex County Board of County Commissioners celebrated Black History Month on Feb. 17 by honoring four community leaders who have all been heavily involved in the towns they live and work in. Recognized by the commissioners were Montclair’s Annette Strickland, Irvington’s Lionel Leach, South Orange’s Johanna Wright and Newark’s Roger […]
CEDAR GROVE, NJ — Matthew Carmel of South Orange, formerly of Maplewood, was recognized as Gentleman Volunteer of the Year by Essex County NJ Republican Women at their Lincoln Day Dinner Snow Ball, held Feb. 12 at il Tulipano in Cedar Grove. From left are Debra Casha, Carmel, 11th Congressional District candidate Larry Casha and […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Paul Michael Kane is quoted as saying, “the best camera you have is the one you have with you,” and in many cases that camera may be the one contained in your cell phone. On Thursday, March 3, at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom, Essex Photo Club will host Kane as he […]
CEDAR GROVE, NJ — Essex County NJ Republican Women President Carol Gallentine of Roseland, fourth from left, welcomes guests and 11th Congressional District Republican candidates to the organization’s Lincoln Day Dinner Snow Ball, held on Saturday, Feb. 12, at il Tulipano in Cedar Grove. The event celebrated President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday and gave club members […]