Stepping up to help our residents in need
ORANGE, NJ — Orange Councilwoman Adrienne Wooten and Mayor Dwayne Warren lead the effort to feed seniors during the coronavirus crisis.
Essex County schools make the best of remote learning
Teachers adapt to online education as schools stay closed
By Amanda Valentovic and EmilyAnn Jackman / Staff Writers ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — It has been more than two weeks since the global COVID-19 pandemic shut down most of the country, and Essex County school districts have closed the doors to school buildings and moved to online classes. With no timeline for returning, teachers and […]
East Orange mayor throws Facebook Live dance party
EAST ORANGE, NJ — Who knew you could throw a party, interact with millions of people, dance to music and have a good time, all while social distancing? Stemming from the outbreak of COVID-19, recent events have proved this to be possible. East Orange Mayor Ted Green has joined the list of high-profile social media […]
O-WO UNICO praises local high school athletes
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Orange–West Orange Chapter of UNICO National recently held its 46th annual Sports Award Breakfast to honor the high school athletes who are unsung heroes from local schools in Orange and West Orange. Students honored are from West Orange High School, Orange High School, Golda Och Academy and Seton Hall Preparatory […]
NJAW warns against flushing sanitizing and ‘flushable’ wipes
CAMDEN, NJ — With hand hygiene at the top of everyone’s minds and toilet paper in high demand, many households are increasing their use of sanitizing wipes and “flushable” wipes. However, New Jersey American Water is telling customers not to flush these wipes down the toilet. Flushing wipes, paper towels or other paper products not […]
SHU virologist answers five questions about COVID-19
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to progress in the United States and worldwide, many are trying to better understand what the virus is and how it affects humans. D. Brian Nichols, assistant professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Seton Hall University in South Orange, has conducted extensive research on […]
Orange sees drop in crime totals for 2019
ORANGE, NJ — As of lately, the Orange Police Department’s crime statistics have shown a low crime rate, which is good news for the city. In 2012, Orange saw a total of 1,475 crimes. In 2013, the number of crimes increased to 1,530, while in 2014, the total number of crimes increased to 1,682. In […]
NJ Legislature passes package of bills relating to COVID-19
TRENTON, NJ — In an effort to help New Jersey address the COVID-19 pandemic now and in the future, the state Assembly and Senate passed a package of bills that addresses a variety of topics, from health care to allowing municipalities to hold online council meetings. A total of 27 bills were passed in the […]
County, state set stringent guidelines to deal with pandemic
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt daily life across the world, Essex County and New Jersey state officials are providing updates every day to residents about cases in the county and state and how they are being handled. According to state of New Jersey statistics as of March 26, Essex […]
Orange keeps residents informed about coronavirus
ORANGE, NJ — According to statistics from the state of New Jersey, as of March 26, there are 4,402 cases of the coronavirus in the state, with a death toll of 62. As a result of these alarming numbers, things across the Garden State are in disarray. Orange is doing everything it can to keep […]