IRVINGTON — Experience the Legacy is set to host its fourth annual HBCU College Fair on Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Irvington High School Gymnasium. The fair will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and provide students the opportunity to network with current Historically Black Colleges and Universities students and alumni, speak with […]
Irvington was one of 15 Essex County police departments reporting no major disciplinary actions taken against its police officers during 2023. “I’m happy to report that our officers are following department and state policies and directives,” said Tracy Bowers, director of public safety for the Township of Irvington. “And by posting this information publicly gives […]
By Nadine Etienne Special to the Herald Odo Achievement Center held a graduation on July 13 for the 10 participants in its Born to Lead program. Through a series of lessons and activities, the program empowered youth by providing training to help them understand their leadership style and foster growth. In addition to skill sessions […]
Recently reelected Council President Jamillah Z. Beasley plans to focus on redevelopment and increasing ties with local businesses while First Vice President October Hudley looks forward to helping residents with local issues during the term for which she was just reelected. Beasley said she plans on continuing to move redevelopment forward in Irvington. “Aside from […]
An Irvington man has been charged with distributing cocaine, possessing distribution quantities of fentanyl and heroin, trafficking multiple firearms, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced last week. Kyrell Domnie, who is also known as “Fly Ky,” and is 39, is charged with six counts of distributing, […]
Four re-elected Irvington council members were recently sworn in, having been reelected to an additional term. The oath of office was administered July 1 to Council President Jamillah Z. Beasley from the South Ward; October Hudley, council first president, from the East Ward; Vern Cox from the West Ward; and Orlander Glen Vick of […]
Nadine Wright-Arbubakkr has been given a $25,000 Russ Berrie award, recognizing her work with an East Orange based non-profit that helps people with autism and their families in underserved areas. Wright-Arbubakkr said she felt humbled and grateful to be included just among the nominees but to actually win was very special. “I was truly honored […]
Planning experts and business people gathered last week to talk and hear about what’s happening in Orange, East Orange and Irvington. The fourth Annual “Tri-Community Commercial & Residential Development Seminar” was held June 26 at Sandwiches Unlimited in Orange on North Center Street. The event brings together business owners and planning officials representing the municipalities […]
The South Orange Police Department began fundraising for autism awareness three years ago, selling patches and then T-shirts in April, which is Autism Awareness Month. They upped their game this year though with SOPD officers squaring off against members of the Seton Hall University Women’s Basketball Team for an Autism Acceptance Basketball Fundraiser Exhibition Game. […]
EAST ORANGE — Genration1st, a non-profit organization that champions the aspirations of first-generation college students in the United States, awarded Najee Jihad, aka Kid Problem, for his commitment to making a positive impact on young people. Kid Problem is a social media influencer operating out of Irvington and Newark. He is a self-made Big Brother […]