Religions & Spirituality
By SAUNDRA SHARP CONTE
May 7, 2022EAST ORANGE, NJ - Memorial Services for former East Orange Mayor Robert Bowser have been set for May 7th at 11 am, at Cicely L. Tyson School of Performing Arts located at 35 Winans Street, East Orange, New Jersey 07017. The public is invited to the memorial services, however, due to limited seating capacity, registration is required. To register, please visit ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ - The New Vision CME Church, located at 228 S Harrison Street East Orange, held its Women’s History Month celebration Sunday, March 27th, 2022. First Lady Toni Fairley is the founder of the Women Of Worship-WOW Ministry. In celebration of Women's History Month, WOW celebrated Christian Women in Business. Valerie Porter, of East Orange, was honored ...
NEW JERSEY - All U.S. and New Jersey flags will be flown at half-staff until Sunday, March 27 in honor of Madeleine Albright, announced President Biden.
"As a mark of respect for former Secretary of State Madeleine Korbel Albright and her life of service to our Nation, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution ...
NEWARK, NJ — Newark police officer Waldemar Arocho, who served in the department for 21 years, died at age 42, city officials announced.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and Public Safety Director Brian O’Hara announced that Arocho died on Monday, Jan. 31, expressing their sympathy to his family, friends, and colleagues in the department.
“We ...
EAST ORANGE/MONTCLAIR, NJ - Deacon Lloyd M. Shears, Jr., a native of Montclair, New Jersey, was born on February 28,1946, to the union of Deacon Lloyd M. Shears, Sr. and Deaconess Fannie Shears. His parents were the inspiration for his desire to serve others. Deacon Shears’ journey at Union Baptist Church began as a young child attending Sunday School and serving on the Junior ...
Michael R. DeOliveira
Disclaimer: Although this is not an East Orange/Orange/Essex County story, teen suicide is a very real issue in all communities. This story may bring awareness, start conversations, or motivate someone to reach out for help. Our thoughts and prayers are with Michael R. DeOliveira's family. Information is below about how to get help for you or a loved one ...
