NEWARK, NJ — Hundreds of area Muslims came together on May 3 to celebrate Eid al-Fitr in Weequahic Park in Newark, where they prayed together and shared a feast. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting. It is a joyous occasion filled with prayer, good food and community. Photos […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force is investigating the fatal shooting of Jahque Benbow, 23, of Irvington, according to a May 13 press release from the ECPO. On Wednesday, May 11, at approximately 10 p.m., Irvington police responded to a call of shots fired on the 500 block of […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Members of the Irvington community, along with Sustainable Jersey, worked together the weekend of April 22 to protect the planet, beautify the township and promote environmentalism. Photos Courtesy of Charnette Frederic
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs invites the public to participate in its 2022 fishing derbies. The free events will be held in seven locations in the Essex County Parks system. “Our fishing derbies are an excellent opportunity for our children to enjoy the historic Essex County […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Darnel Burnette has hit the ground running after his recent graduation from Centenary University in Hackettstown, landing his dream job with Big 4 accounting firm Ernst & Young. A resident of Irvington, Burnette earned a Bachelor of Science in accounting and business administration, a challenging 150-credit program that prepares Centenary graduates to […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Alturrick Kenney, the Essex County surrogate, will be the guest of the Irvington NAACP on Tuesday, May 17, at 7 p.m. at its in-person meeting at Greater New Point Baptist Church, 60 Paine Ave. in Irvington. The Essex County surrogate’s responsibilities include probating wills, appointing administrators for those who die without a […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — According to the South Orange Rescue Squad, its volunteers have recently seen an alarming increase in serious motor vehicle accidents in the area. SORS reminds everyone to drive safely! This includes maintaining a safe speed, driving unimpaired, removing distractions such as cell phones, driving within your limits, being cognizant of the […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Six candidates are running for three open seats on the Irvington Township Council for the upcoming May 10 election. Running on the same ticket as incumbent Mayor Tony Vauss for reelection are Council President Renee Burgess, First Vice President October Hudley and Second Vice President Charnette Frederic. Paul Inman is challenging Vauss […]
NEWARK, NJ — Members of the Muslim community came together at Luis Muñoz Marin Elementary School in Newark for an iftar sponsored by the Newark Board of Education. During the month of Ramadan, during which observant Muslims fast from sunup to sundown, community members will attend iftars after sundown, at which they break the fast […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The 200 Club of Essex County, which was founded in 1966 to assist the families of police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty, will hold its 56th annual Valor Awards luncheon on Tuesday, May 10, at Nanina’s in the Park, 540 Mill St. in Belleville. The cocktail reception […]