ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr., the Essex County Board of County Commissioners, the Essex County Division of Community Health, and the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Team are encouraging residents to dispose of their old or unwanted prescription medications during the federal Drug Enforcement Administration’s annual Drug Take Back […]
ORANGE, NJ — A Georgia man was arraigned April 16 on conspiracy and fraud charges after surrendering to federal authorities, acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Isaac Newton, 53, of Loganville, Ga., is charged by indictment with one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud, five counts of wire fraud, two […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — Celebrated in April each year, National Donate Life Month features local, regional and national activities that encourage Americans to register as organ and tissue donors and to celebrate those who have saved lives through the gift of donation. Kori Anderson, of Belleville, is just one of the many New Jerseyans who are […]
NEWARK, NJ — The New Jersey Performing Arts Center will reopen for in-person performances this summer, after taking a leadership role in establishing best practices for hosting indoor performances, according to an April 16 press release. NJPAC has also upgraded its theaters with state-of-the-art safety equipment, including the installation of new HVAC air purification systems, […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — On April 15, residents across Essex County were treated to a double rainbow. Stuart Goldfinger captured the pictured image at the top of Eagle Ridge in West Orange; more of his Goldfinger’s photography can be viewed on Instagram under his handle, @stubgnyc.
MONTCLAIR / GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Mountainside Medical Center has recognized several staff members for exceptional leadership in the establishment and operationalization of the hospital’s COVID-19 vaccine clinic. Hospital CEO Tim O’Brien recognized Florey Cruz-Cerpa, community health manager; Julia Ilyin, pharmacy director; Jennifer Lopez, central scheduling director; Cristina Martinez, employee health manager; and Jill Ryan, […]
NEWARK, NJ — On Wednesday, April 14, N.J. Lt. Gov. Sheila Y. Oliver and other state and local officials visited University Hospital and Rutgers New Jersey Medical School to express their support for funding within Gov. Phil Murphy’s budget for planning efforts to define a new University Hospital facility in Newark. The governor’s proposed fiscal […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Write on Sports, a youth literacy nonprofit organization, will host a livestreamed online fundraiser on Thursday, April 22, at 8 p.m. that will bring football fans the latest expert information heading into the 2021 draft. “Inside the Draft with Peter King,” hosted by the prominent NBC Sports columnist, will feature ESPN […]
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia L. Fudge announced April 14 the allocation of nearly $5 billion in American Rescue Plan funds to help communities across the country create affordable housing and services for people experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness; $130.8 million has been allocated to New […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The emerald ash borer, a tree-killing beetle, has invaded South Orange, according to the village. Residents may have noticed South Orange Department of Public Works employees taking down trees recently. The reason for this is that the emerald ash borer, a non-native species that specifically infests and kills ash trees, has […]