ORANGE, NJ — Families from Orange joined Mayor Dwayne D. Warren and his administration for Thanksgiving dinner at the newly built Central Playground field house, along with fraternities Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Phi Beta Sigma and Delta Sigma Theta. “As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends, give thanks for health […]
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey Blood Services has announced a blood emergency due in large part to fears of the omicron variant and the holiday season. Currently, the region’s blood supply stands at a one- to two-day level, well below the ideal inventory of five to seven days. Blood centers across the country are and […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — After a hiatus last year because of the pandemic, this year’s Essex County Historic Holiday House Tour includes 10 Essex County historic sites, which will be decorated for the holidays and open to the public for a weekend tour. The tour includes Essex County Kip’s Castle and the Walther House at […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The Rotary Club of East Orange presented a check for $4,650.75, proceeds from the Rotary District 7475 raffle, to members of the Dr. Ernest Everett Just Mentoring Program of the Greater Essex Community Uplift Foundation of Omega Psi Phi, Eta Pi Chapter. Presenting the check to foundation leader Michael Wilson, center, […]
NEWARK, NJ — Last spring, the Archdiocese of Newark and the Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children provided 100 students with $1,500 each in scholarship support to assist them in receiving a high-quality, values-based Catholic education for the 2021-2022 school year through “We Are Living Stones” Catholic tuition assistance. Recently, in celebration of Thanksgiving, many of […]
TRENTON, NJ — With the winter holidays underway, acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety are reminding motorists to stay sober behind the wheel as New Jersey prepares to launch its annual traffic safety enforcement campaign targeting impaired driving during the busy holiday travel season. Starting Friday, Dec. 3, […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — On Nov. 21, the East Orange YMCA and Parents Engaging Parents partnered to help distribute turkeys, chickens, holiday groceries and winter coats to more than 150 families in the community in time for Thanksgiving and the upcoming holiday season. Photos Courtesy of Metro YMCA of the Oranges
ORANGE, NJ — Housing and Neighborhood Development Services held a Heart of Orange virtual focus group on economic development on Nov. 17 to discuss what would benefit the city in terms of bringing jobs, economic development and better business to Orange. HANDS Director of Programs Khady Ndiaye hosted the meeting and drew attendees’ attention to […]
ORANGE, NJ — As part of the annual Limeades for Learning Fall Voting Campaign, SONIC Drive-In, in partnership with education nonprofit DonorsChoose, donated $1 million to public school teacher projects that received the most votes from fans across the country. During a span of four weeks, supporters voted for their favorite projects to help SONIC […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — In anticipation of upcoming family gatherings this holiday season, Mayor Ted R. Green, the East Orange City Council and the Department of Health and Human Services have launched a COVID-19 Vaccination Incentive Program to encourage community members 18 and older to receive the Pfizer, Moderna or J&J vaccinations and booster shots. […]