ORANGE, NJ — In advance of the May 12 election, a forum for Orange’s mayoral candidates took place, via Facebook Live, on Tuesday, April 28. Six candidates, including incumbent Mayor Dwayne Warren, are competing for the position. Challengers are Michael Jean Baptiste, Shawn Hunter, Councilman Christopher Jackson, Rayfield R. Morton and Councilwoman Donna K. Williams. […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — In its second virtual meeting since social distancing guidelines were put into effect as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the West Orange Township Council unanimously passed a resolution on April 28 that will seek funding from FEMA to reimburse KemperSports, the sports management company that runs the township-owned Rock Spring […]
ORANGE, NJ — In light of COVID-19 and social distancing guidelines, the Orange Citizens Action Group held a forum for Orange City Council candidates online, via Zoom, on Saturday, May 2. According to OCAG President Rev. Anthony Johnson, all 11 candidates were invited to participate, but only five candidates came. “All 11 candidates were invited […]
MAPLEWOOD / SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — In support of the local businesses in Maplewood and South Orange, Maplewood Village Alliance, South Orange Village Center and Springfield Avenue Partnership have started a month-long campaign to run each Saturday in May where every Saturday is a Small Business Saturday. The campaign aims to inform local residents that […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The award-winning West Orange High School Air Force JROTC program has much to celebrate as this unique school year comes to a close. Mountaineer Squadron’s Major Joseph Marchesini announced that several senior cadets will be entering military academies and programs: Elijah Millington will be attending the Naval Academy. Jonathan Roberson will […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — East Orange Mayor Ted Green returned on Thursday, April 30, for his seventh weekly East Orange Town Hall Forum via Facebook Live to inform the community about the latest coronavirus updates. U.S. Sen. Cory Booker appeared as the week’s guest speaker. Viewers were asked to join in on the livestream or […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — As the number of positive cases of COVID-19 around the world continues to rise, Glen Ridge’s total has risen as well. As of the morning of May 5, according to statistics from Essex County, of the 14,891 cases in the county, 32 are in Glen Ridge. Seven people in Glen Ridge […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — As the number of positive cases of COVID-19 around the world continues to rise, Bloomfield’s total has risen as well. As of the morning of May 5, according to statistics from the county, of the 14,891 cases in Essex County, 910 are in Bloomfield. Forty-nine people in Bloomfield have died from complications […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Planning is under way for the 2020 Valerie Fund Walk and JAG-ONE Physical Therapy 5K Run. The event will now take place Saturday, Oct. 3, in Verona Park. Valerie Fund supports children in the community being treated for cancer and blood disorders. To learn more about the event and to register for […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Sheriff Armando Fontoura, coordinator of the Essex County Office of Emergency Management, expressed his gratitude to Seton Hall University; their collaborative partner, the Viagold International Education Management Group; and Gary DeRogartis, president and CEO of Atlantic Uniform, police outfitters with businesses in Newark and Belleville, for their donations of personal protective […]