IRVINGTON, NJ — On June 19, Irvington residents took advantage of a Team Up, Clean Up event, where dumpsters were placed at Irvington schools for residents to dispose of bulk trash items. Due to the program’s success, it will return next month on Saturday, July 24, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This event is […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — On Tuesday, June 8, high winds, heavy rain, rolling bouts of thunder and dangerous bolts of lightning passed through Irvington, where lightning struck the three-story home at 1293 Springfield Ave., sparking an intense house fire toward the roof of the home and causing smoke to billow from the home. The inside of […]
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. […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy recently visited Irvington to encourage residents to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. While in the city, Murphy joined N.J. Secretary of Higher Education Brian Bridges, Irvington Mayor Tony Vauss and N&N Unisex barber shop owner Hugea Newman for an informal a roundtable discussion on boosting vaccine confidence among residents of […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — As another school year comes to a close, many are looking forward to the upcoming events celebrating Irvington High School graduates. With a heavy emphasis on the Hall of Fame Dinner, which will be held Oct. 7 at The Westwood in Garwood, the Irvington Varsity Club has done a great deal and […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Pet owners in Irvington gathered on a sunny Saturday, June 5, to get their dogs vaccinated at a free clinic hosted by the Irvington Health Department, township officials and St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center. Dozens of dogs of all shapes, sizes and breeds received free rabies and distemper vaccinations at the event, […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — There is some good news for the township as Irvington Mayor Tony Vauss announced a zero-percent property tax increase for Irvington residents and property owners for the next two years. Due to the pandemic and the economic damage it has caused, residents will now be able to breathe more easily for 2021 […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II announced June 3 that the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest in connection with the death of Michael Williams, 35, of Irvington. On May 15, Williams was found unresponsive at Springfield […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — During a May 26 news conference at Great Falls National Park in Paterson, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection acting Commissioner Shawn LaTourette announced the award of $20.7 million in grants to help municipalities and counties implement programs to clean up and reduce litter in communities across New Jersey. LaTourette also […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — To honor the creative efforts teachers have made to maneuver their ever-shifting learning environments and keep students engaged this past year, SONIC Drive-In donated $1.5 million to teacher requests on national education nonprofit site DonorsChoose on Teacher Appreciation Day on May 4. As part of SONIC’s ongoing Limeades for Learning initiative, […]