IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington NAACP installed its executive committee members at a virtual black history presentation on Feb. 27. Idris Wheeler, a youth member of the branch, opened the event by welcoming the elected officials, as well as NAACPers and supporters from Irvington and throughout New Jersey. Former state conference Chairperson Rev. Bill Rutherford, […]
NEWARK, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka welcomed Queen Latifah, star of the CBS drama “The Equalizer,” at the county’s COVID-19 vaccination center at Essex County College on March 9. During the visit, Queen Latifah talked about why it is important to receive the COVID vaccination. “Queen Latifah […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — A gunman was arrested by sheriff’s officers after a brief chase, following a drive-by shooting near the entrance to Irvington Park on the evening of March 9, according to a March 10 press release from the Essex County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Armando Fontoura stated in the press release that officers from his […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Lately, Irvington High School has been the epicenter for many positive things happening within the township. Most recently, the high school was featured on prime-time TV. Given the huge building’s historic feel and look, the high school served as a filming location for the hit Fox television show “The Equalizer,” starring Queen […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Irvington lost one of its trailblazers last month, when former East Ward Councilman Fred Bost died at age 82. Not only did Bost serve two terms on the council — 20 years apart, with the first beginning in 1980 and the second in 2000 — but he also cemented his place in […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Worrall Community Newspapers won four awards for reporting in the weekly newspaper division of the 2020 New Jersey Press Association annual contest. In the “education writing” category, staff writers Amanda Valentovic and EmilyAnn Jackman won a second-place award for their joint article “Essex Co. schools make the best of remote learning.” […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Beginning March 15 and continuing into the fall months, New Jersey American Water will perform the annual cleaning of its water distribution system to support the continued provision of high-quality, reliable water service to its customers. Flushing the system helps to clean out any build-up of mineral deposits and sediment inside […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Irvington Councilwoman at large October Hudley reads to students as part of Read Across America, a national campaign to encourage literacy and a love of reading.
IRVINGTON, NJ — This month officially marks one year since COVID-19 shut down the state and created a new normal for everyone. To commemorate this event, the township of Irvington has sponsored a resolution to designate the first Monday of March as COVID-19 Victims and Survivors Memorial Day. “This resolution acknowledges and recognizes the devastating […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — On Feb. 25, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced $5.5 billion in funding to local programs throughout the country that provide affordable housing, community development and economic opportunity, and support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. New Jersey was awarded $147,874,036. “These core programs provide our local partners […]