IRVINGTON, NJ — Mayor Tony Vauss and Pastor Jerry Smith of Transcend Worship Center recently hosted the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program to provide fresh produce to residents. They were joined by officials from the county and the township, area activists, and faith leaders. Photos Courtesy of Tony Vauss
IRVINGTON, NJ — On Sunday, Oct. 27, Christian Pentecostal Church in Irvington recognized lifelong resident and Irvington Municipal Council President Renee C. Burgess and Minister of Christian Pentecostal Church Tyroshia Taylor, at Women’s Day, which celebrated women who exude strength in their communities. “She is me,” both Taylor and Burgess have said during separate interviews […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — The funeral for former Irvington Municipal Council President and North Ward Councilman David Lyons took place at Christian Pentecostal Church on Clinton Avenue on Monday, Aug. 19. According to Lyons’ wife, Charmin, he died from complications due to a heart-valve procedure in Beth Israel Hospital on Sunday, Aug. 11. Many came to […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington NAACP will host its annual Freedom Fund Banquet fundraiser on Friday Oct. 5, at 7 p.m. at B.F. Johnson Banquet Center in Metropolitan Baptist Church in Newark. “Tickets are $75, which covers the dinner and membership of the Irvington branch of the NAACP,” said Irvington NAACP President Merrick Harris on […]
U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez told a packed Christian Pentecostal Church in Irvington on Sunday, Jan. 28, that he remains committed to fighting for the issues that overwhelmingly impact minority communities, including quality education, safe and affordable housing, and criminal justice reform. The senator was joined by Irvington Mayor Tony Vauss and the church’s pastor, the […]