EAST ORANGE, NJ —East Orange Mayor Ted Green and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka held a joint press conference in East Orange Police Division Headquarters on South Munn Avenue on Tuesday, Nov. 20, to announce the formation of a new Border Patrol Program, composed of officers from both municipalities’ police forces, to patrol the shared borders […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — State veterans affairs officials recently recognized 10 area veterans for their service during a ceremony at Jewish Vocational Service of MetroWest, based in East Orange, which provides job-training programs and services for people with disabilities, veterans, immigrants and refugees. Joseph Bucco, the state supervisor of Veterans Services in the state Department […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — On Friday, Nov. 30, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., bring your family and friends for an evening of wholesome fun at South Orange-Vailsburg United Methodist Church, 150 South Orange Ave. in South Orange. Attendees will play a variety of age-appropriate board and card games and have healthy snacks. Admission is charged […]
NEWARK, NJ — The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating the vehicle involved in the fatal hit and run of an NJIT student. Detectives from the prosecutor’s Major Crimes and Crime Scene Investigations bureaus have located surveillance cameras that indicate that the vehicle involved is an older model, 1999 […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Temple B’nai Abraham Midday Run, the distribution of donated clothing and food to those in need in Newark’s community at St. Rocco’s Church, took place Sunday, Nov. 18. This annual event, sponsored by TBA Teen Tikkun Olam Group, was preceded by a two-month food and clothing drive at the temple. On […]
VERONA, NJ — Take a holiday candlelight tour of Essex County Kip’s Castle, 22 Crestmont Road in Verona, to view the stained glass Tiffany windows and learn the history of this hidden gem. Tours will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursdays, Dec. 6, 13, 20 and 27; Fridays, Dec. 7, 14, 21 and 28; […]
ROSELAND, NJ — This December, participate in the 2018 Sustainable Homes and Habitats Gingerbread Contest at the Essex County Environmental Center, 621B Eagle Rock Ave. in Roseland. The contest is free and there are a variety of categories in which participants can compete. The deadline to register is Saturday, Dec. 1, and all entries must […]
NEWARK, NJ – The first-ever State Sectional Title to be held in the City of Newark did not disappoint as the highly anticipated bout between top-seeded Malcolm X. Shabazz Bulldogs played host to the second seeded Aviators from Hasbrouck Heights in the North Jersey Section 2, Group 1 finals at Newark’s Shabazz Stadium this past […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Celebrating a rich and enduring history in the community, the South Orange-Vailsburg United Methodist Church acknowledged its 170th anniversary on Nov. 11 at the church, located at 150 South Orange Ave. in South Orange. The festive service featured traditional hymns including “Great Is Thy Faithfulness,” “For All the Saints” and “Marching […]
NEWARK NJ — The New Jersey Transit Police Department will be accepting applications from those interested in becoming new officers. Candidates may register at policeapp.com. Applicants may only apply for the test through this portal. The first 1,000 applicants will be considered and information regarding the physical qualifying test, to be held the weekend of […]