BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Class of 2022’s Destiny King, a Bloomfield College McNair Scholar and a member of the Honors Program, was recently recognized as a Council on Undergraduate Research award winner at the organization’s 2022 National Conference on Undergraduate Research for her presentation in the natural and physical sciences, titled “Twinkle, Twinkle, Variable Star, […]
NEWARK, NJ — On Thursday, May 19, the Essex County Board of County Commissioners held its annual Jewish Heritage Month event. This year, the board recognized Rabbi Max Edwards of Temple B’nai Abraham in Livingston; Caren L. Freyer, regional public affairs manager at PSEG; and Jill Hirsch, district director for U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill, who […]
VERONA, NJ — Khalil Abdullah, of Newark, caught the most fish in the boys’ 1-5 age category at the Essex County Fishing Derby in Verona Park on Wednesday, May 25, when he caught one fish. With him, from left, are his mother, Lalita Price; Essex County Executive Joseph N. Divincenzo Jr.; and Essex County Deputy […]
NEWARK, NJ — Mayor Ras J. Baraka, Superintendent of Schools Roger León and JPMorgan Chase global head of corporate responsibility Demetrios Marantis launched the financial firm’s national $20 million, five-year philanthropic investment to support summer youth employment programs in 24 cities on May 19. JPMorgan Chase highlighted Newark’s Summer Youth Employment Program and committed $150,000 […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — On May 24, South Orange Village announced the retirement of long-time health officer John M. Festa, effective June 3. “Congratulations to health officer John Festa on his retirement,” village President Sheena Collum said. “John has served our community as an exemplary public servant and led us through some of the most […]
NEWARK, NJ — On Tuesday, May 24, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. hosted a Memorial Day ceremony at the Armed Forces Memorial in Essex County Veterans Memorial Park to commemorate Memorial Day. Laying a ceremonial wreath with the county executive were Deputy Chief of Staff William Payne; Commissioner Patricia Sebold; retired Navy and […]
ORANGE, NJ — Expanding its footprint in New Jersey, Reynolds Asset Management broke ground on a brand new apartment community in Orange on Monday, May 23. The ceremony culminated in the burying of a time capsule containing artifacts from the property’s former tenant, Orange Valley Hardware, to commemorate the property’s history. To encourage professional growth […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Jamarion Robinson, of Irvington, caught the first fish in the boys category at the Essex County Fishing Derby in Irvington Park on Wednesday, May 18. He caught the first fish at 6:01 p.m. Presenting him with the award are Essex County Parks Director Dan Salvante, left, and Jackie Matthews from the Essex […]
NUTLEY, NJ — Mark Borino spent years pitching song ideas and tracks to producers in an effort to have one of his tracks chosen by an artist to record. The songwriter and producer, who grew up in Nutley, finally got good news last year, a call telling him that one of his songs had made […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Incorruptible Essex held a park cleanup event at Irvington Park on Saturday, May 21. The organization’s youths went around the park to collect trash and cigarette butts to kick off an online challenge, #fillthebottle. Organizers were able to educate parents and youths on the dangers and effects of tobacco to one’s health […]