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Community Life
By STATE SENATOR BRITNEE N. TIMBERLAKE
April 18, 2024
EAST ORANGE, NJ - Occasionally, we encounter individuals whose impact on our lives feels genuinely heroic. Though it's been some time since I last wrote a "Heroes Who Walk Beside Us" feature, the moment is right to spotlight someone exceptional—Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. Although he is a man ...
Orange, NJ - White Castle, America’s first hamburger chain which started operations in 1923, launched an effort last year to raise money for charitable causes most important to their respective team members and communities. As a result, 48 non-profit organizations around the country received ...
East Orange, NJ - As spring blossoms across the city, Mayor Ted R. Green, in collaboration with the East Orange City Council and the Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs, has announced an array of vibrant and family-friendly events to usher in the season of renewal and community ...
East Orange, NJ - In honor of Women's History Month, a recent poll of 3,000 respondents by Somewang revealed the 200 most beloved heroines from history, paying tribute to the rich stories of women who have broken barriers, fought for equality, and paved the way for future generations. Only women ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ - Isaiah House, an organization that serves Essex County’s most vulnerable populations, received a $2 million grant from MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving initiative. This significant accolade places Isaiah House among an elite group of organizations recognized in the Yield Giving Open ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ - In a momentous event attended by community leaders and residents alike, The Modern @ Grove, a state-of-the-art residential development, was officially unveiled at 45 Grove Street in East Orange today. The sleek five-story building, boasting a cost of $48 million, redefines modern ...
East Orange, NJ - The Essex County Prosecutor's Office (ECPO), Victim Witness unit introduced an outreach program called the "Sanctuary" program. It is designed to equip community residents to provide crisis intervention and outreach services to domestic violence related assault, sexual assault, ...
Orange, NJ - Closing out the year 2023 in service is what community organizer, Kyleesha Wingfield-Hill planned along with representatives from Premiere Sound and JM Tutors, as part of the 'Back to School, Back to the Community' event held on Saturday, December 30th. The purpose of this event was to ...
East Orange, NJ- The Jersey Explorer Children's Museum, a local treasure in the City of East Orange, was the site of the Bridge of Books event, sponsored by The Urban Education Project. Special Guest, Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastav was in attendance and also did a reading of her book “The White ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ - In a heartwarming tradition spanning over two decades, the Alpha Alpha Lambda Scholarship and Educational Foundation, in collaboration with the Alpha Alpha Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., has continued its partnership with the East Orange YMCA to bring joy and ...
East Orange, NJ - Local Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. partnered with Calvary Baptist Church in East Orange to bring the community a Good Health Wins program. The mission of Good Health WINS begins with education. The cadre of organization advocates understand the importance of ...
East Orange, NJ - In an effort to increase the holiday spirit through the City of East Orange, Mayor Ted R. Green and the East Orange City Council hosted the "Light Up East Orange" Holiday House Decorating Contest during the month of December. "We asked our residents to Light Up EO and our ...
East Orange, NJ - Mayor Ted R. Green's Men’s Conversation Series was designed to provide opportunities for men and young people to engage in meaningful dialogue and actions centered around brotherhood and service in the East Orange community. As Part 3 concluded today, it is evident that these ...
East Orange, NJ - Halloween and the days preceding it are always a sight to see. Houses transformed into spooky scenery, car trunks all decked out with treats and many families and children all decked out in costumes, ready to explore the town to 'Trick or Treat,' in search of the best ...
Orange, NJ - The Community Service Division of the Orange Police Department always visits local schools to give presentations and talk to the students about various topics, such as online safety, bullying, traffic safety, safe travel to and from school and much more. The Orange Police Department ...
East Orange, NJ -Mayor Ted R. Green and the East Orange City Council, in collaboration with the Division of Senior Services, hosted a Building Renaming Ceremony for the Bowser Family Senior Center. "East Orange is experiencing a modern-day renaissance that was nurtured through the commitment, ...
ORANGE, NJ — Three bus lines cut by a private carrier due to declining ridership will be replaced by NJ Transit, officials said. The announcement last month of the elimination of the Coach USA O.N.E bus routes 24, 31 and 44 serving Newark had riled riders and sent officials scrambling for a ...
East Orange, NJ- East Orange Mayor Ted R. Green, the East Orange City Council and the Eta Pi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. hosted the “Eta Pi Way” Street Re-Naming at 132 So. Harrison Street in East Orange. A portion of the street was named in honor of the chapter’s 50th ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ- Known to some as 'Mrs. B' or the 'Matriach of Presidential Heights,' Mrs. Goldie Burbage is a name that will always be synonymous with the City of East Orange. "It is with a very heavy heart that we extend our deepest condolences to the Burbage Family on the passing of East ...
ORANGE, NJ - Residents in the Seven Oaks section came out to celebrate the end of summer and the 5th birthday of resident Sophia Young. The "block party" featured a DJ, inflatable rides for children, food, table games, cotton candy, line dances and more. "Today was about bringing the ...
East Orange, NJ: Mayor Ted R. Green, the East Orange City Council and the Department of Public Safety, in partnership with the East Orange Bronze Shields, hosted a Back-to-School Giveaway and Community Resource Fair at East Orange City Hall Plaza. Unlike most school supply giveaways, the Plaza ...
East Orange, NJ: The City of East Orange celebrated the life and legacy of two longtime East Orange Residents, Lewis and Marlene Miles with Street Re-naming and Dedication Ceremonies. The community came out in large numbers to witness the Street Re-naming at the Corner of Nassau Place and Carnegie ...
East Orange, NJ - The 2nd Annual Essex County Citizen Services/ DEDTE Back to School Open House welcomed over 2,000 Essex County residents to the One-Stop Career Center this afternoon. It was transformed into a one-stop shop for resources, services and so much more. Attendees received information ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ - Residents of the tranquil Presidential Heights section of East Orange are in uproar as they claim a surge in parties and gatherings disrupts the peace and harmony residents cherish. Speaking specifically about two parties, one over the 4th of July Holiday and a second party on ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ - The City Hall Plaza in East Orange, New Jersey, came alive with youthful energy as the East Orange Summer Work Experience Program (SWEP) hosted its annual Teen Festival. The event, titled "Youth Voices Matter: Empowering Youth through Expression and Engagement," celebrated the ...
East Orange, NJ - Mayor Ted R. Green, the East Orange City Council and the Department of Public Safety will be hosting a unified National Night Out (NNO) event to commemorate 40 years of promoting police-community partnerships throughout America. The event will be held on Tuesday, August 1, ...
Today we kick off a series titled, Voices of Vision: Unveiling the Inspirational Leaders Shaping Our Community, in which Dr. Brian Agnew, Owner and Publisher of TAPinto East Orange/Orange sits down with Orange Fire Chief Derrick E. Brown. This series was created to provide insight, knowledge and ...
If you were anywhere near the Paul Robeson Stadium this evening you heard the great music from a cadre of talented artists and saw an amazing fire works display! After careful consideration, the City of East Orange decided to proceed with the evening’s planned festivities despite inclement ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ - The East Orange Public Library (EOPL) is set to undergo a transformative renovation project, marking the first major upgrade since its establishment over 75 years ago. The City of East Orange is investing $1.7 million in this ambitious endeavor, which aims to revitalize the ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ - As summer officially begins, the City of East Orange has unveiled its ambitious "Safe Summer" Initiative, aimed at maintaining low crime rates during the warmer months. Mayor Ted R. Green, alongside key officials from various departments, announced the launch of the initiative, ...
