NEWARK, NJ - A pharmaceutical company being sued by Newark for its alleged role in the overprescription of opioids just received a major tax break from the state of New Jersey.

The city in 2017 sued several opioid manufacturers, including Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, for alleged “deceptive” marketing strategies that led to the overprescription of opioids. In late ...

EAST ORANGE, NJ - In his continued effort to make positive change in out town, Mayor Ted Green and his team will walk the streets of East Orange talking with neighbors and addressing problems they face at each outing.

In keeping his promise to be accessible and relatable, Mayor Green has conducted several walking tours of neighborhoods all throughout East Orange. And he hasn’t shied away ...

EAST ORANGE, NJ - Mayor Ted R. Green, joined by the East Orange City Council and East Orange Fire Division recently issued an advisory to interested candidates to join the East Orange Fire Department.

The City of East Orange is seeking serious individuals between the ages of 18-34 to join the Fire Department as firefighters: East Orange Bravest.

To apply you must be between the ages of ...

EAST ORANGE, NJ - Arts on Fourth makes another appearance this summer with the help and support of City Council. The Ampere Civic Improvement Association will partner with 5th Ward Council Members, Alicia Holman and Mustafa Brent in the return of the highly celebrated event, Arts on Fourth Saturday July 21, 2018.

This celebration of art, music and culture promises to bring this often maligned ...

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NEWARK, NJ - Amazon will get a payroll tax break at a cost of $1 billion to the city should the company open its second headquarters here.

It’s one of two ordinances that were approved by the Newark City Council council to sweeten the deal for the corporate giant and stand out among other locations vying for Amazon’s so-called HQ2.

“The City Council has brought Newark a ...

IRVINGTON, NJ - Essex Grassroots Tennis & Education Inc. (EGTE) is offering a new tennis program at Irvington Park to provide growth and development of the sport of tennis.

In 2017 EGTE began offering tennis program in conjunction with the city of East Orange in a program that used fun, friends, form and player development to help build the foundation for future success in tennis and in ...

ORANGE, NJ - Three local schools in the City of Orange Township won the top "Safe Routes to School" awards for the third year in a row. This year, Park Avenue School, Oakwood Avenue Community School and Heywood Avenue School won gold, silver and bronze certifications respectively. The honors were awarded by "New Jersey Safe Routes to School", a program created by the New ...

EAST ORANGE, NJ - From July 22-27, several aviation organizations are teaming to provide twenty students from Northern New Jersey a first-time introduction to the exciting world of aviation.  

The 2018 New Jersey Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy is sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration, National Black Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees and Eagle ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange Police Department is working in conjunction with the Essex County Prosecutor’s Homicide Task Force to investigate an incident in which a 57-year-old male was fatally injured at a bar in West Orange on Wednesday, according to Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert Laurino and West Orange Police Chief James Abbott. The man has been identified as Luis ...

EAST ORANGE, NJ - The Men of Essex, Inc. recently celebrated their 60th year of service, making them one of the oldest athletic scholarship organizations in the state. And for 57 years golfers from all over the area have supported the Men of Essex Golf Classic at their various golf fund raisers held at fabulous venues throughout Essex County. 

Monday August 13, 2018 will mark the 58th ...

NEWARK, NJ - The city today announced the temporary homeless shelter on Sussex Avenue has reopened for at least the month of July following outcry after it closed earlier this week.

The city received a commitment of funds for the shelter from multiple, unspecified corporate sponsors. The sponsors will be announced at a press conference next week, according to a city press release.

City ...

Program increases healthy food access for low-income families and supports local farmers

EAST ORANGE, NJ – ShopRite will launch the healthy food incentive program Double Up Food Bucks at select New Jersey stores starting July 8. This proven program doubles the value of NJ SNAP dollars spent on fresh fruits and vegetables, helping low-income families bring home more nutritious food. (SNAP ...

IRVINGTON, NJ - Essex Grassroots Tennis & Education Inc. (EGTE) is offering a new tennis program at Irvington Park to provide growth and development of the sport of tennis.

In 2017 EGTE began offering tennis program in conjunction with the city of East Orange in a program that used fun, friends, form and player development to help build the foundation for future success in tennis and in ...

EAST ORANGE, NJ - Congrats to EO’s bravest! The East Orange Fire Division defeated NJ Elite 57-54 to win the Public Safety Basketball League Championship Tournament on Sat, June 23rd held at Hudson Catholic Regional High School in Jersey City. New Fire Recruit Isaiah Campbell won MVP!