Irvington hosts discussion on the importance of black male leadership
IRVINGTON, NJ — In communities such as Irvington, young boys have always benefited from male role models who are teachers, fathers, grandfathers, uncles, older cousins and mentors. These days, the...
View ArticleBlue Knights are back in action
IRVINGTON, NJ — The fall seasons are under way at Irvington High School. The Blue Knights football team played a home game against Bayonne on Oct. 2 and the boys soccer team played a home game against...
View ArticleIrvington High girls tennis team ready for a great season
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington High School girls varsity tennis team is looking forward to a stellar — though condensed — season. The strong team has six seniors looking to go out on top. Photos...
View ArticleIrvington holds Black Lives Matter ceremony and mural unveiling
IRVINGTON, NJ — Upholding the ongoing Black Lives Matter movement, cities across the nation have made a point of giving recognition to their black communities. Drawing out a host of dignitaries —...
View ArticleEssex County’s 2020 leaf collection schedule
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County’s 2020 leaf collection schedule for county roads begins at the end of October. Residents whose properties are on county roads may place their leaves in biodegradable...
View ArticleIrvington passes ordinance on first reading to amend zoning code for small...
IRVINGTON, NJ — In the year 2020, some cities and towns are looking to make a much-needed upgrade. Recognizing that technology plays a key role in life these days, the township of Irvington plans to...
View ArticleWilnora Holman scholarships awarded to six students
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Wilnora Holman Scholarship Fund recently announced its scholarship recipients for 2020, the 33rd year of annual awards. Awards were distributed by Irvington resident Kathleen...
View ArticleNJAW completes required lead and copper sampling
CAMDEN, NJ — New Jersey American Water announced Oct. 16 that it has completed its required lead and copper sampling for 2020 and all systems tested meet state water quality regulations. The company...
View ArticleBlue Knights girls soccer team falls to Tornadoes
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Blue Knights fell after a hard-fought game to Orange, 3-2. The girls soccer game went into overtime. Photos Courtesy of Felicia Laguerre Owens
View ArticleIrvington football loses homecoming game to Pope John XXIII
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington High School football team lost 24-0 to Pope John XXIII on Oct. 17. The evening was still a win for many high schoolers though as they celebrated homecoming. The Homecoming...
View ArticleNew initiatives to help Irvington community
IRVINGTON, NJ — Coming to grips with the possibility of a second wave of COVID-19, the township of Irvington is seeking to help its residents through various initiatives. “Recognizing the need to...
View ArticleIrvington’s Gbayor nominated for Heart of a Giant Award
IRVINGTON, NJ — Irvington’s own Mikai Gbayor has been nominated for USA Football’s Heart of a Giant Award presented by Hospital for Special Surgery and the New York Giants. The award’s presenters have...
View ArticleIHS alum named interim coach of NFL team
IRVINGTON, NJ — Great talent has emerged from Irvington. And now Irvington High School School Class of 1994 alumnus Raheem Morris has been named the new interim head coach of the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons....
View ArticleVFW commander eagerly awaits holiday
IRVINGTON, NJ — Veterans Day, which will be observed next week on Nov. 11, is a big deal for a lot of people, particularly veterans such as Penny Register. Originally from Wilmington, N.C., the...
View ArticleIrvington veteran receives EC Community Star Award
IRVINGTON, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. hosted the annual Essex County Veterans Day Observance in Essex County Veterans Memorial Park in Newark on Wednesday, Nov. 4. During the...
View ArticleWest Orange pianist to perform at jazz social
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Nat Adderley Jr. spent 25 years as the music director for rhythm and blues singer Luther Vandross, but after Vandross died in 2005, Adderley returned to his jazz roots. Those roots...
View ArticleIrvington offers array of events in time for Thanksgiving holiday
IRVINGTON, NJ — For the upcoming holiday, the township has a list of planned events set to serve the community. Focused on the risk of contracting COVID-19, Irvington Mayor Tony Vauss is keeping safety...
View ArticleCounty cancels 2020 Holiday Lights Spectacular due to COVID
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. has announced that the 2020 Essex County Holiday Lights Spectacular at Turtle Back Zoo has been canceled because of the coronavirus....
View ArticleCounty announces rent aid program for small businesses, nonprofits
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County is allocating $9 million to create the Essex County Small Business Lease Emergency Assistance Grant. This grant funding is designed to help small businesses and...
View ArticleOfficials urge Murphy to join Transportation and Climate Initiative
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — More than 100 elected officials from New Jersey have signed a letter urging Gov. Phil Murphy to join the Transportation and Climate Initiative. In order to mitigate the harms of a...
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