EAST ORANGE, NJ — Summer vacation is officially here. Unfortunately for students, among the fun of summer, the “summer slide” phenomenon lurks. Studies show that children lose significant knowledge in reading and math during summer break — approximately two months of reading skills and 2.6 months of math computational skills — which tends to have […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Orange High School held a joyous celebration, as only the OHS Tornadoes can, on Wednesday evening, June 22, at Codey Arena, for its graduating senior class. The program listed 242 students to receive diplomas. Among the class’ many hard workers, the valedictorian was Omenma Abengowe and the salutatorian was Jhasmin Quinberlin […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The Class of 2022 graduated from East Orange Campus High School on Thursday, June 23, at Paul Robeson Stadium. The new alumni were supported by friends, family, district staff and town leaders. Shekinah Glory Mba was valedictorian, and Amaya Arrington was salutatorian. Photos by David VanDeventer
EAST ORANGE, NJ — Under the leadership of Mayor Ted R. Green and the East Orange City Council, the Mayor’s Office of Employment and Training has partnered with the East Orange–based National Career Institute to launch a free training program in the construction trades for East Orange residents. This 10.5-week training program will offer free […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Elks pledge “So long as there are veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them.” Eleven veterans from the East Orange Veterans Affairs Medical Center will be going in July to the Wheelchair Games in Arizona. The funds for this trip were raised by the Elks community, […]
NEWARK, NJ — The Irvington High School marching band, the East Orange Silver Steppers and dancers from Concepts in Choreography in Orange performed at the Essex County Commissioners’ inaugural Juneteenth Jam, celebrating the holiday that was signed into law by President Joe Biden last year to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, […]
UNION, NJ — David’s Shoes, an Irvington-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to reduce teen gun violence by encouraging youth to honor life by “promoting love of self and community,” will sponsor its 13th annual Book Scholarship Awards Luncheon on Saturday, July 23, at noon at Galloping Hill Caterers, 325 Chestnut St. in Union. Ten […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Daniel Collins, of Orange, sat in a quiet moment of reflection before a flag-retirement ceremony held at West Orange fire headquarters on Valley Road on June 14. The flag that had been draped over the casket of his father Winfred Collins, a Korean War veteran was publicly displayed for the final […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — East Orange Department of Public Works employees Kenneth Lewis, Omar Madison, Scott Taylor and Swan Larone each earned their commercial driver’s licenses, a much sought-after credential that will provide them with opportunities to enhance both their skills and employability. Photos Courtesy of East Orange City Hall
EAST ORANGE, NJ — Taking into account the uptick in gun violence and other violent crimes across the county, East Orange announced on June 9 the creation of a new unit in the East Orange Police Department that will increase community policing and outreach throughout the city. In a press conference, Mayor Ted Green discussed […]