EAST ORANGE — A room in the Essex County Economic Development Center was named after a long-time employee who helped individuals find jobs and careers and worked to help small businesses be successful. Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. recognized the public service contributions of the late Samuel Okparaeke by naming the “Essex County […]
Whitney Houston was honored in the most New Jersey way possible with the naming of a Garden State Parkway rest stop in her honor. The former Vauxhall Service area, just south of the parkway’s intersection with Route 78 and the closest stop to her native East Orange, has been officially renamed the Whitney Houston Garden […]
EAST ORANGE — Oval Park hosted Negro League baseball and pre-NFL semi-pro football in its heyday and now a project is underway to restore it to its former glory. A Groundbreaking Renovation Ceremony was held for Oval Park on Dec. 6, hosted by Mayor Ted R. Green, the East Orange City Council, and the Departments […]
East Orange held its annual tree lighting ceremony in City Hall Plaza on Dec. 7. The event featured Brandi McLeod, pictured below, singing, the East Orange Campus High School choir, left, vocalist Seychelle Elise, the Esiva Band, the East Orange Lady Jaguars Elite Cheer and Dance team, above, plus a special visit from Santa and […]
EAST ORANGE — The East Orange Police Department has been awarded two U.S. Department of Justice grants — totaling $1,550,000 — to hire more police officers and improve communications with residents. The Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Grant, which was awarded to EOPD last month, advances the practice of community policing through the hire […]
Dollar General Corp., which has stores in Irvington, Maplewood, Orange and East Orange, has agreed to pay $1.2 million to resolve allegations that the chain repeatedly engaged in merchandise pricing violations at several retail stores across the state. The Tennessee-based retailer violated New Jersey’s Consumer Fraud Act and Weights and Measures Act by selling a […]
EAST ORANGE — Two East Orange police captains made history by scoring first and second on the state deputy chief exam and by becoming the first Hispanic deputy chief in the city and the youngest to hold that rank. Capt. Raymond Garcia, a 21-year veteran, and Capt. Kasim Gilyard, a 19-year veteran, were promoted to […]
Free and confidential HIV testing, support and education will be offered at East Orange City Hall on Friday, Dec. 1. The screening is being done in conjunction with World Aids Day by the City of East Orange, RWJBarnabas Health and the Essex County Mobile Health Clinic from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is not […]
With the holiday season upon us, gift shopping can be fun—or stressful. Finding the perfect gifts for loved ones might be a challenge but Essex County offers much when it comes to gifts that are unique, original, and thoughtful. And you’ll feel great supporting local businesses. The following are a few shopping ideas: Saturday, Nov. […]
The Opt for Help and Hope initiative will be implemented in East Orange Municipal Court, according to a press release from Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin. Opt for Help and Hope is a prosecutor-led diversion program that offers people who commit low-level, non-violent crimes the opportunity to overcome substance use disorder. The Opt for Help […]