ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The 2021 Essex County Free SummerMusic Concert Series will bring a diverse group of musicians and entertainers to perform at locations throughout the Essex County Park System. This year’s free series features three concert and fireworks spectaculars, five concerts in Brookdale Park, 12 concerts throughout the county, and two cultural festivals. […]
EAST ORANGE / WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange’s Aiden Newman, left, and East Orange’s Nathan Eman, right, caught the most fish in the male age 11-15 category at the Essex County Fishing Derby in Weequahic Park in Newark on June 10. They each caught one fish. Presenting the award is program coordinator Jackie Matthews, […]
ORANGE, NJ — On Tuesday, June 8, Orange Mayor Dwayne D. Warren served as a policy panelist on the cannabis panel, sponsored by the Star-Ledger and produced by NJ Cannabis Insider. The objective of this informative virtual panel, moderated by Star-Ledger reporter Jelani Gibson, was to affect statewide rule making and policy development for municipalities. […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — In an attempt to aid residents through these trying times, East Orange has established a COVID-19 small business relief grant program in response to the serious financial hardships many East Orange businesses face as a result of COVID-19. An informational Zoom webinar was held on June 3 about the program, which […]
EAST ORANGE / LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges wants to make sure children can safely enjoy the pool, lake or ocean. The Y’s Safety Around Water Week is a free five-day program that teaches children of all ages and backgrounds basic swimming skills, with the intent of reducing the risk of […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The Oranges & Maplewood Branch of the NAACP will mark the Juneteenth holiday with flag-raising ceremonies across several Essex County towns represented in the branch’s catchment area. A special commemorative flag or banner has been designed to fly or hang over the municipal complexes in Belleville, Bloomfield, East Orange, Livingston, Maplewood […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The National Cyber Scholarship Foundation has awarded 63 New Jersey high school students with the coveted “National Cyber Scholar” designation following its 48-hour National Cyber Scholarship competition. The annual nationwide event for high school students is designed to evaluate aptitude in combating cyber threats and encourage them to become part of […]
ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Nichelle Oglesby was looking for a new job six months ago, when she reconnected with the Easterseals New Jersey office in Maplewood, a place that had formerly helped her in her previous work in retail. Oglesby is hard of hearing, so working with customers was difficult, because she and the […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — Twenty-two East Orange high school students have been accepted into the Kean Scholar Academy, a dual-enrollment program that offers qualified students the opportunity to earn college credits while still attending high school. The first cohort starts this summer, when select students from throughout the state will begin a four-week summer orientation […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The International Chili Society has confirmed its fourth team for the inaugural Firehouse Chili Challenge, which will be held in Myrtle Beach as part of the 54th annual World Championship Chili Cook-off. The New Jersey team, called Rattling Pans, is led by Vhaashtay Ra El and represents the East Orange Fire […]