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Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. Responds to ...
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Millburn Farmers Market Returns, With New Safeguards Against COVID-19 Spread
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Baraka on Cookouts: There's a 'New Condiment, and That Condiment is Called Hand ...
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Protests in Glen Ridge Draws Crowd Calling for Justice in George Floyd Killing
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Amid Outrage Over George Floyd Killing, Organizers Advocate for Newark’s ...
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4th of July Celebrations Canceled in Montclair
By TAPINTO NUTLEY STAFF
June 3, 2020ESSEX COUNTY, NJ - Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr issued a statement Wednesday, June 3 in response to the demonstrations being held across Essex County.
“The peaceful demonstrations held throughout Essex County during the last several days to protest the death of George Floyd is indicative of the respect that the public and our Essex County law enforcement ...
MILLBURN, NJ — As the state of New Jersey begins to re-open following the COVID-19 pandemic, Millburn welcomed back its annual farmers market, with a few major changes to keep residents safe.
Among the new measures put in place by Millburn to facilitate the return of the event, social distancing and face masks were required. Those who did not have a mask to wear were given a sanitized ...
NEWARK, NJ — The first phase of Newark’s reopening and recovery plan commenced on Monday as officials unveiled what Phase 2 would look like on the steps of City Hall, where Mayor Ras Baraka also signed an order for outdoor gatherings.
The city’s Reopening and Recovery Strikeforce announced June 1 plans a little more than a week ago, driving home its focus on ensuring ...
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced Monday that the 2020 Essex County Summer Music Concert Series and Fireworks displays have been canceled because of the Coronavirus.
“Our Summer Concert Series and Fireworks Spectaculars are much anticipated events that attract spectators from throughout Essex County and beyond. They are an ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - More than 100 people gathered in Glen Ridge Sunday to peacefully protest the killing of George Floyd, a black man who died after a white police officer in Minneapolis kept his knee on Floyd's neck for nearly nine minutes.
Speakers took the podium to express frustration and call for unity.
For nearly 45 minutes, the group assembled, with some Montclair ...
NEWARK, NJ — Hundreds of demonstrators marched through downtown Newark on Saturday, part of a nationwide show of resistance against police brutality, in response to the killing of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis.
Organizers used the display of solidarity with Minneapolis as an opportunity to call attention to Newark's own struggle for officer accountability, ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Although Livingston programs and events continue to be affected by the pandemic—including the latest status updates provided below on popular township events such as the annual 4th of July celebration, Youth Appreciation Week, summer gazebo concerts and more—the township continues to provide essential services to all residents and has gradually been adding other ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ – Montclair Township officials have announced that all 4th of July activities have been canceled.
For the first time in over 100 years, Montclair's annual 4th of July Celebration has been canceled. All planned public activities related to the holiday are part of the cancelation, including the parade and the community picnic at Edgemont Park.
With restrictions on ...
NEWARK, NJ — When the pandemic touched down in March, Tonnie Rozier, owner of Tonnie’s Minis boutique bakery on Halsey Street, just about emptied his personal accounts making sure every customer who needed a refund, received one.
“I wasn’t going to tell someone that I can’t give them back their money, especially once hearing, ‘I can’t afford ...
(EAST ORANGE, NJ) - Former East Orange Mayor, Thomas H. Cooke, Jr. passed away the morning of May 18, 2020 at the age of 90. Mayor Cooke was a trailblazer and the City's second African American-elected Mayor from 1978 to 1986.
Most recently, Mayor Cooke was honored posthumously at the 2020 East Orange Memorial Day Celebration. In 2019, he was also awarded the Lifetime Citizens ...
