EAST ORANGE, NJ — From barbecues, block parties and swimming to children’s games, movies in the park and lots of community love, East Orange showed up in a big way for National Night Out on Aug. 3. This townwide event helped neighbors connect with one another and first responders. To report a crime — either […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — National Night Out in Bloomfield was a huge success thanks to the many Bloomfield residents who came out to show support and enjoy the fun, free activities and food. The fire department took the trophy in the police vs. fire softball game, an annual display of camaraderie. Additionally, the hot air balloon […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — As usual, South Orange’s annual National Night Out even on Aug. 3 proved to be a great time for all. In addition to games and activities, community members were able to meet with first responders and learn more about their jobs. Photos Courtesy of Sheena Collum
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Residents headed to DeHart Park to celebrate National Night Out with the Maplewood Police Department and community organizations on Tuesday, Aug. 6, participating in crafts and playing on the fields until after the sun went down. The national event, which was founded in the 1980s, is held with the goal of neighbors […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Between 800 and 1,000 people gathered Aug. 6 at Meadowland Park for South Orange’s National Night Out festivities, celebrating the village’s first responders while waiting for the sun to set to watch a movie outside. The national holiday, which started in the 1980s as a way for communities to get to […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Mayor Tony Vauss and Public Safety Director Tracy Bowers said they are looking forward to this year’s annual National Night Out in D. Bilal Beasley Square on Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 6 to 9 p.m. “National Night Out is always a great event for the entire township community,” said Bowers on Tuesday, […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Irvington will observe National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 6 to 9 p.m. in D. Bilal Beasley Square. “Thank you to all sponsors who contributed to make this event a success,” said Mayor Tony Vauss on Monday, July 22. According to the www.securitychoice.com website, the U.S. has been celebrating National […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — East Orange Mayor Ted Green originally planned to ride a bicycle instead of traveling in a public motorcade composed of police, fire and emergency service personnel, to put a new twist on the city’s National Night Out tradition Tuesday, Aug. 7. The motorcade usually visits cookouts, block parties and other events […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — On Tuesday, Aug. 7, Irvington will join the rest of the country in observing the 35th anniversary of National Night Out in Civic Square from 6 to 9 p.m. The event will feature free food, drinks, prizes and giveaways. According to the National Night Out website, the United States has been celebrating […]
ORANGE/EAST ORANGE, NJ — Orange will be celebrating National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 7, from 4 to 10 p.m., with a variety of safe, family-friendly activities at the Central Avenue Playground. The list of activities includes the annual Anti-Violence National Night Out Caravan, led by Mayor Dwayne Warren, which leaves from Central Avenue Playground […]