EAST ORANGE, NJ - It has become a annual tradition to gather at East Orange City Hall for the Christmas tree lighting. Earlier this year the tree was removed due to rotting. On Thursday the tree was replaced with the planting of a large evergreen. The tree's location is on the opposite side of the previous tree's location. The City is now set for the holiday ...

NEWARK, NJ-- Newark-based artist Yasmin De Jesus designed and unveiled a music-themed mural on July 22 at the Grafton Ave Community Garden in the North Ward. It is the third mural out of five that is planned for the Newark community. 

The 1,630 square-foot three-wall installment features different types of music from hip-hop, R&B, jazz to bachata using Caribbean and Afrocentric ...

EAST ORANGE, NJ — The night was humid, but the smiles were plentiful. East Orange residents came together with children in tow to see the movie "Soul" starring Jamie Foxx. 

The movie was played on an inflatable big screen in front of City Hall. The Junior Police Explorers helped serve refreshments to the crowd. People spread out to social distance ...

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ORANGE, NJ — Three rising Orange High School Grade 9 students participated in a four-week summer orientation at Kean University. The Kean Scholar Academy was held virtually and on Kean University’s Union and Skylands campuses. The program offers students the opportunity to earn college credits and participate in pre-college mentorship, internships, and other ...

(Newark, NJ) – The Essex County Board of County Commissioners recently honored Ashley Cruz of Newark, and Nicole Johannson and Neyah Johnson, both of East Orange, for being named the Essex County recipients of the 2021 Scholarship Program Award from the New Jersey Association of Counties (NJAC) Foundation. The Board’s commendations were sponsored by acclamation and delivered to all ...

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ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — On Monday, approximately five people in one white Lexus were responsible for robbing at least three gas stations in East Orange, Newark, and Irvington. Police were notified throughout the day about the crimes committed by the delinquents armed with long shot guns in broad daylight.

State police caught up to the suspects in I-78 around exit 52. Police shut down the ...

EAST ORANGE, NJ - The East Orange Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force are investigating the murder of Mr. Alishaki Pearson, 31, of Kenilworth.

The shooting occurred at about 1 am on July 10th on S. Munn Avenue in East Orange. Mr. Pearson was rushed to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead. A second man, age ...

EAST ORANGE, NJ – Vincent J. Intiso, 57, of Succasunna, formerly of Cedar Grove and East Orange passed away on July 8, 2021.

Vincent was a captain of the East Orange Fire Department, and referred to as the "heart of the fire house" where he served for 34 years. He was also a security guard for the Roxbury public school system.

First responders from all over the state ...

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck announced gun buyback events in Passaic, Essex and Atlantic counties, and East Orange has one of the sites.

The "Guns for Cash" buy back program is in partnership with Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes, acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Cary ...

(Newark, NJ) – The Essex County Board of County Commissioners recently honored Ashley Cruz of Newark, and Nicole Johannson and Neyah Johnson, both of East Orange, for being named the Essex County recipients of the 2021 Scholarship Program Award from the New Jersey Association of Counties (NJAC) Foundation. The Board’s commendations were sponsored by acclamation and delivered to all ...

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ - Essex County College is the recipient of a $90,000 grant as part of the Johnson Controls Community College Partnership program, which aims to equip students with in-demand knowledge and skills supporting employment and a pathway for life-long careers upon graduation.

In addition to the funding, Johnson Controls employees will support ECC through volunteering and ...

EAST ORANGE, NJ – Vincent J. Intiso, 57, of Succasunna, formerly of Cedar Grove and East Orange passed away on July 8, 2021.

Vincent was a captain of the East Orange Fire Department, and referred to as the "heart of the fire house" where he served for 34 years. He was also a security guard for the Roxbury public school system.

First responders from all over the state ...