Hat City Lofts completion leading the way for neighborhood transformation in Orange

By on    EAST ORANGE, HEADLINE NEWS, ORANGE  

ORANGE, NJ — HANDS celebrated a neighborhood revitalization milestone on Friday, June 1, with the completion of Hat City Lofts — the adaptive reuse of blighted factories transformed into vibrant affordable loft living and creative economy commercial space. HANDS Executive Director Luther Flurry was joined by U.S. Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., Orange Mayor Dwayne […]

H.A.N.D.S. bids a fond farewell as its director retires

By on    ARTS / EVENTS, HEADLINE NEWS, ORANGE  

H.A.N.D.S. bids a fond farewell as its director retires

ORANGE, NJ — The Housing and Neighborhood Development Services of New Jersey, based in Orange Township’s Valley section, held its 17th annual Community Leadership Awards banquet at the Appian Way restaurant on Landon Street on Wednesday, Dec. 7. But this year’s celebration of all things related to developing the Valley Arts District was bittersweet, since […]