Traffic Deaths Surged in the Early 20th Century, a Public Works Project to Prevent...
In the early 20th century, Trollies, trains, horses, bikes, and cars all scrambled on lawless roads. Deaths and injuries were commonplace. To help the situation, the Lackawanna Railroad eliminated 19 deadly grade crossings in Orange and East Orange. The yearlong project, which began in 1922, will soon mark a centennial.
EXCLUSIVE: Former Public Official Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges Involving Orange Conspiracy
Jersey Digs has learned that a former official with the Jersey City Redevelopment Agency and the Newark Community Economic Development Corporation has pleaded guilty in connection with an alleged conspiracy involving the Orange Public Library. In part, Franklyn Ore allegedly used money that was supposed to serve low-income families on “entertainment and restaurants.”
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Development With Over 100 Units Proposed for Orange’s Valley Neighborhood
A developer’s application calls for bringing a 103-unit project to five properties near the Highland Avenue Station in Orange.
Loft Conversion Underway at Former Hat Factory in Orange
Once a hub of industry in Central Essex County, the City of Orange is beginning to see more redevelopment. Earlier this year, two new projects opened up and now the former F. Berg & Company Hat Factory is being converted into lofts-style condos.
70 Additional Units Planned Near City Limits of Orange and East Orange
The next phase of the Indigo 141 project has been approved and could bring 70 additional units near 141 South Harrison Street.
Brooklyn-Based Developer Proposes 72-Unit Project in Orange
Orange is continuing to see a number of development proposals, especially near its two train stations. Now, a new project with six dozen units is being proposed for the Essex County city.
Orange/West Orange Revitalization Hits Stride With Harvard Printing Groundbreaking
The revitalization of Orange and West Orange is picking up steam, as construction on the Harvard Printing rental community broke ground this week.
Virtual Meeting to Discuss Proposed 289-Unit Riverfront Development in Kearny
The developers behind the Vermella projects have new complexes in the works near train stations in Orange and Newark along with a site near the Passaic River in Kearny.
Adaptive Reuse Projects Could Bring 46 Residential Units to Orange
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is reviewing plans that call for converting two nearby industrial buildings in Orange’s Valley neighborhood into residential developments.
Local Developments Among Winners Of 2017 Smart Growth Awards
The winners have been announced for New Jersey Future’s annual Smart Growth Awards, and two Hudson County projects and one Essex County development are among the recipients.
