EAST ORANGE, NJ — Darron Lee, the New York Jets first-round draft pick rookie linebacker from Ohio State University and former Jets fullback Tony Richardson came to S.T.E.M. Academy in East Orange on Tuesday, Oct. 4, to help the United Way of Essex and West Hudson County, Verizon and the NFL kickoff their new Character […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — East Orange Mayor Lester Taylor and Public Safety Director Sheilah Coley joined with the East Orange City Council to host a promotion ceremony for the 16 police officers and six firefighters from East Orange promoted to higher ranks in their respective organizations’ chains of command on Thursday, Sept. 22. The 2016 […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Glen Ridge Police Chief Sheila Byron-Lagattuta and East Orange Police Chief Phyllis Bindi joined forces on Friday, Sept 23, in an expression of solidarity to neighborhoods bordering both communities that these areas are being served by two police forces, not one. “When you live in an area bordered by two towns, you […]
ROSELAND, NJ — Eight local residents received awards in the annual Essex County Parks Photography Contest. Winners were awarded in adult and youth categories and were recognized on Saturday, Sept. 24, during the annual Fall Family Festival at the Essex County Environmental Center in Roseland. “We congratulate the winners of the Essex County Parks Photography […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — East Orange was represented at the New Jersey Statehouse on Thursday, Sept. 22, when East Orange City Council President Ted Green and state Assemblyman Jamel Holley traveled to Trenton to discuss a bill pending before the Assembly’s Law and Public Safety Committee to ban the sale of realistic-looking toy guns to […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Domestic violence affects every community. It thrives when we are silent, but if we take a stand and work together, we can end domestic abuse. October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Rachel Coalition, a division of Jewish Family Service of MetroWest, is excited to join together with the community at […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — East Orange’s own fashion triumvirate of Josie Payoute, Martine Pierre and Jessica Smith were at it again Sept. 2 and 3, showcasing local talent and small businesses at their “Press Play” event and the New Jersey Kids Fashion Week runway show at the Montclair Women’s Club in Montclair. Payoute is a […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — When the East Orange Schools reopened Thursday, Sept. 8, East Orange Recreation Department Director Osner Charles and a host of men from the community were at the front doors of schools across the city to greet the returning students. This effort by the men of the community was part of what […]
NEWARK, NJ — The Rachel Coalition, a partnership of nine Northern New Jersey organizations, working together to provide services and support programs for victims of domestic violence in Essex and Morris counties, is seeking volunteers for its Court Advocate Program. This 40-hour hands-on training program educates participants to assist domestic violence victims with emotional and […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The city of East Orange and the East Orange City Council joined forces with the Islamic community to host an Eid al-Adha celebration in Elmwood Park on Monday, Sept. 12. “Eid is the first holiday of the Muslims,” said Imam Abdul Aziz of Masjid As-Haabul Yaamen mosque, located on 4th Avenue […]