Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced on Wednesday, September 21st that the modernization of the James “Jim” Wallace Playground in Essex County West Side Park has been completed. The playground received new apparatus and a safety surface that were designed...

Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. hosted the County’s Annual Latino Heritage Celebration on Friday, September 16th in the Essex County Hall of Records. With an array of colorful flags representing 22 Latino countries as the backdrop, DiVincenzo led a spirited...

West Orange, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that Essex County Turtle Back Zoo has earned accreditation from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums’ independent Accreditation Commission. Accreditation recognizes an institution’s commitment to providing quality animal care, education programs and promoting...

Cedar Grove, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. congratulated 28 Essex County artists who received awards in the Annual Essex County Senior Citizens Juried Art Show. The artists were recognized during an awards ceremony on Monday, August 29th at the Essex County...

East Orange, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. was joined by East Orange Mayor Lester Taylor, III at Essex County Watsessing Park on Monday, August 15th to announce the completion of three projects that continue the ongoing revitalization of the park. The...