EAST ORANGE/ORANGE, NJ — Lawrence "Larry" Hamm has unapologetically been a constant. A constant in the fight for social, political, economic, and criminal justice reform. He is a constant not only for black peoples who have been persecuted for over 400 years, but also for women marginalized by sexism. His organization, People's Organization for Progress (POP), where he ...

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The next Essex County  Emergency Food Distribution Event will be on Thursday, Jan. 28 at Orange Park in Irvington to help families negatively impacted by the pandemic. The 1,000 boxes of food that will be distributed are meant to benefit families who are struggling with food insecurity.

It will be held as follows:

Date: Thursday, Jan. 28, ...

EAST ORANGE, NJ — Thanks to a partnership with Walgreens, elders and staff at Bishop Taylor Manor, an apartment building for seniors, received the first of two doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. 

The vaccines were administered in the building’s community room. The follow-up shot will occur on January 31 at the same place.

In a statement, Tanya Preston, the housing ...