Rachel Coalition seeks volunteers for its Court Advocate Program

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Rachel Coalition, a division of Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ, providing services and support programs for victims of domestic violence in Essex and Morris counties, is seeking volunteers for its Court Advocate Program. This 40-hour, hands-on training program educates participants to assist domestic violence victims with emotional and administrative support […]

Essex Edwina predicts an early spring on Groundhog Day

Essex Edwina predicts an early spring on Groundhog Day

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. introduced Essex Edwina as the county’s new weather prognosticator during the Groundhog Day event at Turtle Back Zoo on Wednesday, Feb. 2. Essex Edwina took over for Essex Ed, who has entered retirement after having Edwina as his apprentice during the pandemic. During the […]

HANDS focus group discusses housing

HANDS focus group discusses housing

ORANGE, NJ — Housing and Neighborhood Development Services’ Heart of Orange focus group hosted its second virtual meeting on Thursday, Jan. 13, coming together to discuss what would benefit the city in terms of bringing homeownership, economic development and better business to Orange. Khady Ndiaye, the director of programs for HANDS, hosted the focus group […]

Orange hosts Toys for Tots for children

Orange hosts Toys for Tots for children

ORANGE, NJ — Spreading holiday cheer far and wide this holiday season, Orange Mayor Dwayne Warren and the Orange Municipal Council hosted the 10th annual Toys for Tots holiday event at the Orange Police Department on Wednesday, Dec. 22. Warren was in attendance and praised everyone involved in the event, which he said thrilled children […]

AG announces $165,000 in grants for community policing programs focused on young people

AG announces $165,000 in grants for community policing programs focused on young people

TRENTON, NJ — Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck announced Dec. 17 that the Attorney General’s Office intends to award a total of $165,000 in grants to nine law enforcement agencies and two municipalities across 11 counties to fund innovative community policing initiatives with youth engagement as a priority. Grantees are Bayonne Police Department, Camden […]

Orange celebrates with tree lighting

Orange celebrates with tree lighting

ORANGE, NJ – The Orange community came together for a Christmas tree lighting at City Hall on Wednesday, Dec. 1. Residents enjoyed live performances and free refreshments, goods from local vendors, and photos with Mayor Dwayne Warren. It was a contrast to last year’s holiday, which was dampened by COVID-19. The mayor was in a […]

Tyson School unveils its ‘Mosaic Wall of the Arts’

Tyson School unveils its ‘Mosaic Wall of the Arts’

EAST ORANGE, NJ — East Orange Mayor Ted R. Green and Council members Bergson Leneus, Christopher Awe and Brittany D. Claybrooks joined staff, students and administrators from the East Orange School District for the dedication of the “Mosaic Wall of the Arts” at Cicely L. Tyson Community School of Performing and Fine Arts. This mosaic […]

Orange public schools celebrate Governor’s Educator of the Year nominees

Orange public schools celebrate Governor’s Educator of the Year nominees

ORANGE, NJ — Orange Superintendent of Schools Gerald Fitzhugh II and Human Resources Executive Director Shebra Jones visited district schools on Dec. 10, making a special presentation to the nominees for the Governor’s Educator of the Year award. Accompanied by the school principals, they gave each nominee a certificate and balloon, congratulating them for their […]

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