Newark, NJ – On Wednesday, February 22nd, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. hosted the 20th Annual African American History Month Celebration. During the ceremony, the County Executive presented the Essex County Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Award to East Orange Mayor Ted....

  Newark, NJ – On Wednesday, February 2nd, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. was joined by Governor Phil Murphy at the opening and dedication of Essex County Newark Tech. A $31.7 million project transformed the school building with a new three-story addition and the...

  West Orange, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that Essex Edwina, Essex County Turtle Back Zoo’s resident groundhog, saw her shadow and is predicting another six weeks of colder weather. Essex Edwina made her prediction during Turtle Back’s annual Groundhog Day...

  Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that a project to create the Ronald L. Rice Sports Complex in Essex County Vailsburg Park in Newark was completed on Friday, January 27th. Named for the retired State Senator from the 28th Legislative...

  West Orange, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that 88,652 people visited the Annual Essex County Holiday Lights Spectacular at Turtle Back Zoo and more than 15 tons of non-perishable food, clothing and toys were collected for those in need. “It is...