Essex 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 ArticleNew Jersey mayors announce NJ FAM Fund to support Latinx and black communities
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — On Feb. 18, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, Orange Mayor Dwayne Warren, East Orange Mayor Ted Green, Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh, Camden Mayor Frank Moran, Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora,...
View ArticleIrvington NAACP to meet Feb. 27
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington NAACP will meet Saturday, Feb. 27, at 3 p.m. via Zoom for the installation of the executive committee members and a black history presentation by Bashir Akinyele on...
View ArticleEssex County commissioners celebrate African American Heritage Month
NEWARK, NJ — On Feb. 17, the Essex County Board of County Commissioners virtually held its 2021 African American Heritage Month celebration via Zoom. The ceremony commemorated the heritage, culture,...
View ArticleAccomplished Irvington author’s parenting guidebook now available
IRVINGTON, NJ — Many have accomplished a great deal, but not many can say they have accomplished as much as Harry Paden. His many accomplishments include hosting and producing the cable program “The...
View ArticleA glimpse into Irvington’s glory when PSE&G uncovers old well
By Lauren Ugorji, PSE&G IRVINGTON, NJ — The unearthing of a more than 140-year-old well by PSE&G crews working in Irvington generated a buzz in a neighborhood that has endured months of...
View ArticleHUD awards more than $147 million to NJ communities
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — On Feb. 25, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced $5.5 billion in funding to local programs throughout the country that provide affordable housing, community...
View ArticleIrvington sponsors resolution to designate COVID-19 Memorial Day
IRVINGTON, NJ — This month officially marks one year since COVID-19 shut down the state and created a new normal for everyone. To commemorate this event, the township of Irvington has sponsored a...
View ArticleIrvington councilwoman takes part in Read Across America
IRVINGTON, NJ — Irvington Councilwoman at large October Hudley reads to students as part of Read Across America, a national campaign to encourage literacy and a love of reading.
View ArticleNJAW to begin annual spring cleaning, water main flushing
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Beginning March 15 and continuing into the fall months, New Jersey American Water will perform the annual cleaning of its water distribution system to support the continued provision...
View ArticleWorrall reporters win NJ Press Association awards
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Worrall Community Newspapers won four awards for reporting in the weekly newspaper division of the 2020 New Jersey Press Association annual contest. In the “education writing”...
View ArticleIrvington mourns death of Fred Bost, trailblazing politician
IRVINGTON, NJ — Irvington lost one of its trailblazers last month, when former East Ward Councilman Fred Bost died at age 82. Not only did Bost serve two terms on the council — 20 years apart, with the...
View ArticleQueen Latifah films her show at Irvington High School
IRVINGTON, NJ — Lately, Irvington High School has been the epicenter for many positive things happening within the township. Most recently, the high school was featured on prime-time TV. Given the huge...
View ArticleSheriff’s officers arrest gunman, recover weapon and drugs following shooting
IRVINGTON, NJ — A gunman was arrested by sheriff’s officers after a brief chase, following a drive-by shooting near the entrance to Irvington Park on the evening of March 9, according to a March 10...
View ArticleQueen Latifah returns to Essex County to promote COVID-19 vaccinations
NEWARK, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka welcomed Queen Latifah, star of the CBS drama “The Equalizer,” at the county’s COVID-19 vaccination center at Essex...
View ArticleIrvington NAACP installs executive committee, celebrates black history
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington NAACP installed its executive committee members at a virtual black history presentation on Feb. 27. Idris Wheeler, a youth member of the branch, opened the event by...
View ArticleIrvington Fire Department mourns loss of young recruit
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington community suffered a terrible loss recently, with the death of 21-year-old fire recruit Victor Melillo on March 8. Melillo was well on his way to becoming a part of the...
View ArticleNew Jersey Blood Services announces a blood emergency one year into the pandemic
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey Blood Services recently announced a blood shortage in the region, one year after the region was the U.S. epicenter of the pandemic. Before COVID-19, donors could stop by...
View ArticleEssex County Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Unit visits Irvington
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Essex County Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Unit visited the Irvington Housing Authority on March 11 to give seniors the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Photos by EmilyAnn Jackman and...
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