Ribbon-cutting ceremony opens free public fitness area

EAST ORANGE, NJ — Mayor Lester Taylor and Mayor-elect Ted Green were both in Elmwood Park on Wednesday, Nov. 8, for the ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening of the new free public fitness area that had been under construction since the summer. Assemblyman Tom Giblin, former Councilman William Holt, professional boxer Chris Concepcion and many […]

JLOSH donates 306 Thanksgiving meals to needy families

ORANGE, NJ — The Junior League of the Oranges and Short Hills supported vulnerable families with children in the Orange School District this Thanksgiving. Each year, JLOSH seeks to provide families in need with a happier Thanksgiving. With our partners, including Kings Food Markets, Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Dun & Bradstreet, local businesses and area […]

EO mayor-elect announces formation of transition team

EAST ORANGE, NJ — Mayor-elect Ted Green hasn’t missed a beat since winning the municipal election on Tuesday, Nov. 7, with an overwhelming 97 percent of the votes cast. On Thursday, Nov. 9, he hosted a press conference at the 3rd Ward Community Information Center to announce the formation of his official transition team. Green […]

Area Easterseals center assists disabled persons find jobs

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Anyone in the area who has ever been told that they can’t obtain employment due to a disability should pay a visit to Easterseals New Jersey. The workforce development team of Easterseals New Jersey has located its solution center in the Hammond Map Building on Valley Street in Maplewood. Through Easterseals Employment […]

Thanksgiving to kick off EO Alumni Weekend

EAST ORANGE, NJ — The holiday weekend is shaping up to be a busy one. In addition to Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 23, and the kickoff of shopping season with Black Friday sales on Friday, Nov. 24, high schools in East Orange will also be celebrating Alumni Weekend. On Thursday, No. 23, the alumni of […]

Orange Fire Department to host Thanksgiving dinner

ORANGE, NJ — The Orange Fire Department will host its annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner at the Chief Martin DeMarzo Fire Headquarters, located at the corner of Lincoln and Central avenues, on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the firefighters are inviting everyone from the city community to take part […]