Essex County rakes in funding from NJ State Council on the Arts

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The New Jersey State Council on the Arts recently awarded more than $15.7 million in grant funding to support 700 arts organizations, projects and artists throughout the state. The awards were announced at the Arts Council’s 52nd annual meeting, held at the New Jersey State Museum in Trenton. “The New Jersey […]

Summer with the seniors in Maplewood

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Whether you are looking for adventure or relaxation, the Maplewood Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department has you covered with senior activities. For even more information about the department’s offerings, stop by the senior center at 106 Burnett Ave. in Maplewood or call Michelle at 973-763-0750. A new offering for pool members is […]

State AG sues over federal cap on SALT deduction

TRENTON, NJ — Acting to protect New Jersey residents in the face of an unprecedented and harmful change to the federal tax code, N.J. Attorney Gen. Gurbir S. Grewal joined three other states on July 17 in suing the Trump Administration over its $10,000 cap on the federal tax deduction for state and local taxes, […]

16th annual Newstead 5K Race set for Sept. 15

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — More than 650 runners and walkers of all ages are expected to participate in the 16th annual Achieve Foundation’s 2018 Newstead 5K Race on Saturday, Sept. 15. Race time is 9 a.m., beginning at the South Mountain School Annex, 112 Glenview Road in South Orange. Presenting sponsor D&I Fitness will once […]

DOI aide receives Humanism in Healthcare Award

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Chile Amaefule, a dietary aide at Daughters of Israel, was one of the recipients of The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey’s 2018 “Lester Z. Lieberman Humanism in Healthcare Awards.” The awards dinner took place at the Crystal Plaza in Livingston on July 16.

Summer programs highlight what Irvington has to offer

IRVINGTON, NJ — According to Recreation Department, Cultural Affairs and Parks Director Donald Malloy, Irvington’s parks are the place to be this summer. “New this year is 40th Street Park for summer program,” said Malloy on Tuesday, July 17. “We renovated the building and enlarged the space with a new room, bathrooms and office area. […]

Grace period for WO taxes extended

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The third-quarter tax bills for West Orange were mailed out July 30 and are now available online for payment. Due to the delay in sending out the bills, the grace period for the third-quarter payment has been extended to Tuesday, Aug. 28. Payments must be received in the tax office no […]

West Orange mathematics teacher dies at 53

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Cynthia Murren Di Giovanna, a former mathematics teacher at Edison Middle School, Roosevelt Middle School and Redwood Elementary School, died suddenly on July 22. She was 53 years old. Di Giovanna spent 15 years teaching in West Orange schools and was the recipient of several accolades for teaching excellence. She served […]

EO City Council members organize citywide graduation party for Class of 2018

EAST ORANGE, NJ — East Orange City Council and the East Orange Board of Education recognized every graduate of the Class of 2018 with a citywide graduation party in the Ampere Parkway section on Saturday, June 30. East Orange 5th Ward Councilman Mustafa Brent and his wife, Kareemah Williams-Brent, joined forces with his Councilwoman Alicia […]