County celebrates Irish tradition and heritage at awards ceremony

County celebrates Irish tradition and heritage at awards ceremony

NEWARK, NJ — At the annual Essex County Irish Heritage Celebration on Monday, March 14, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. recognized Seton Hall University Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff Patrick G. Lyons, of Montclair, as the 2022 Essex County Irishman of the Year and Essex County Deputy Parks and Recreation Director […]

Irvington, Orange and East Orange discuss development at joint seminar

Irvington, Orange and East Orange discuss development at joint seminar

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Irvington, Orange and East Orange followed up last year’s first Tri-Community Commercial and Residential Development seminar with the same event on March 10 at Sandwiches Unlimited in Orange, with officials from all three towns updating residents and business owners on upcoming and ongoing redevelopment projects happening. Jadette Williams and Osner Charles […]

South Orange–Maplewood teachers union and school district unable to come to agreement, fact finder to be consulted

South Orange–Maplewood teachers union and school district unable to come to agreement, fact finder to be consulted

SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The South Orange–Maplewood School District and South Orange–Maplewood Education Association’s negotiations on a new contract for the teachers union broke down and, after attending several mediation sessions since the beginning of January, the two groups will now be moving forward with a fact finder, who will propose a solution […]

Nutley community donates a wealth of items to help Ukraine

Nutley community donates a wealth of items to help Ukraine

NUTLEY, NJ — The Russian invasion into Ukraine has brought about devastating consequences for the country and its civilians. As the conflict continues to escalate, the Nutley Board of Commissioners is encouraging residents to support the Ukrainian people by supporting charities and relief efforts, and donating everyday essentials. “We support Ukraine and those of Ukrainian […]

Newark Public Schools takes giant stride to address food insecurity

Newark Public Schools takes giant stride to address food insecurity

NEWARK, NJ — GENYOUth, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to creating healthier school communities, announced March 7 the donation of school meal equipment, including a grab-and-go breakfast cart, a milk cooler and cooler bags, to Newark Public Schools. The equipment, which is being funded by PRWeek through GENYOUth’s End Student Hunger Fund in partnership with […]

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