WEST ORANGE, NJ — After two years of pandemic-related delays, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is back to hosting fundraising walks in person and returned to the Clipper Pavilion in West Orange on April 24 for one such walk. Raising money for the national nonprofit that provides resources for people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Arc of Essex County, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities such as Down syndrome and autism, gathered for its 24th annual Building Tomorrows 5K Run and Family Walk on Saturday, April 9, at the South Mountain Recreation Complex in West Orange. The […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. announced on Thursday, April 7, that Essex County is participating in 10 partnerships to increase awareness about and help raise funds for the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, Arc of Essex County, New Jersey Children’s Alliance, Stop for Nikhil, The Valerie Fund, Arthritis […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The National Multiple Sclerosis Society will host “Walk MS: West Orange” on Sunday, April 24, at the South Mountain Recreation Complex’s Clipper Pavilion, where an estimated 800 people are expected to raise more than $170,000. In 2022, Walk MS will be in-person for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Arc of Essex County will host its 24th annual Building Tomorrows 5K Run and Family Walk on Saturday, April 9, in West Orange. The inclusive event will feature a scenic 5K race, followed by a fundraising walk and family-friendly entertainment. All proceeds will directly benefit children and adults with intellectual […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — On Nov. 18, Essex county held an emergency food distribution event, just in time for Thanksgiving, at the South Mountain Recreation Complex. Cadets from the police academy helped out, ensuring the event ran smoothly. Photos Courtesy of Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr.
WEST ORANGE, NJ — METAvivor Research and Support held its third annual global landmark campaign, #LightUpMBC, to shine a light on the importance of awareness and funding for metastatic breast cancer research. Every year, more than 685,000 people worldwide die from metastatic breast cancer, also known as Stage IV or advanced breast cancer, for which […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. and the Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs announced a monthlong schedule of free activities to celebrate July as National Parks and Recreation Month. The county executive invites the public to enjoy “Wellness on the Waterfront,” which includes yoga, concerts, movies, […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — East Orange’s Rashad Adams Jr., center, caught the most fish in the boys ages 1-5 category at the Essex County Fishing Derby at the South Mountain Recreation Complex in West Orange on Thursday, June 17. He caught 13 fish. Presenting the award are Caitlin Sharp, left, from Turtle Back Zoo and […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Orange’s Elizabeth Ildefonso, center, from Orange caught the most fish in the girls ages 1-5 category at the Essex County Fishing Derby at the South Mountain Recreation Complex in West Orange on Thursday, June 17. She caught 10 fish. Presenting the award are Caitlin Sharp, left, from Turtle Back Zoo and […]