Thursday, December 31, 2020

Photo of the Day 12/31/20


South Orange's Village Hall used to contain the community's municipal government offices, but the building is no longer publicly owned.

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Photo of the Day 12/30/20


The 1978 Maplewood Arts Center is named for its address on Springfield Avenue.

Tuesday, December 29, 2020

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The New Jersey Turnpike's Eastern Spur, the St. Nicholas Church in Jersey City Heights, and Williamsburg, Brooklyn's new One South First tower can be seen in this view from West Orange.

Monday, December 28, 2020

Photo of the Day 12/28/20


This gaslight in South Orange is one of thousands that can be found in New Jersey. South Orange and Glen Ridge each have gaslights on almost every block within municipal limits.

Sunday, December 27, 2020

Photo of the Day 12/27/20


This photo was taken in Short Hills after a recent snowfall.

Saturday, December 26, 2020

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Downtown South Orange is seen here after dark.

Friday, December 25, 2020

Photo of the Day 12/25/20

Christ Church on Montclair's Church Street is decorated for Christmas.

Thursday, December 24, 2020

Photo of the Day 12/24/20

Montclair Center remains one of Essex County's largest suburban downtowns.

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

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Maplewood Village is one of the township's main business districts.

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

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The Maplewood Bank & Trust Co. once operated out of this Maplewood Avenue building, but the edifice has since contained several other banks.

Monday, December 21, 2020

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South Orange's fire station can be found in the heart of the village.

Sunday, December 20, 2020

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Construction is underway on this new development on Baker Street in Maplewood.

Saturday, December 19, 2020

Photo of the Day 12/19/20


Dickens Village is a holiday tradition in Maplewood Village.

Friday, December 18, 2020

Photo of the Day 12/18/20


Maplewood's Timothy Ball House dates back to 1743.

Thursday, December 17, 2020

Photo of the Day 12/17/20


Metlife Stadium, Fort Lee, and the George Washington Bridge are seen here from South Orange.

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Photo of the Day 12/16/20


These new signs indicate the locations of trails at South Mountain Reservation.

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Photo of the Day 12/15/20


Newark's Pavilion Towers, the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, the Passaic River, and the Watchung Mountains are depicted here.

Monday, December 14, 2020

Photo of the Day 12/14/20


This small business district in Maplewood has recently become known as Ridgewood Row.

Sunday, December 13, 2020

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This gaslight can be found close to South Orange Avenue.

Saturday, December 12, 2020

Photo of the Day 12/12/20


This part of the Lenape Trail in Millburn was developed recently.

Friday, December 11, 2020

Photo of the Day 12/11/20


Maplewood contains a small business district along Ridgewood Road.

Thursday, December 10, 2020

Photo of the Day 12/10/20


This photo shows an aerial view of Verona, Cedar Grove, and West Orange.

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

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This tree at Washington Rock in Millburn is decorated during the holiday season every year.

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Photo of the Day 12/8/20

The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge between Brooklyn and Staten Island is seen here from Millburn.

Monday, December 7, 2020

Photo of the Day 12/7/20


Crest Drive runs atop the First Watchung Mountain in Maplewood.

Sunday, December 6, 2020

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Some remnants of fall can still be found in South Orange.

Saturday, December 5, 2020

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A squirrel is seen here in Maplewood.

Friday, December 4, 2020

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Newark's East, South, and West Wards are seen here. The Ivy Hill Park Apartments and the First Watchung Mountain can be viewed in the distance.

Thursday, December 3, 2020

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Route 21 in Newark's North Ward is seen here at night in black and white from Hudson County.

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

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Newark's City Hall, the Prudential Center, and the Ironbound are seen here from high above Lower Manhattan. Seton Hall University in South Orange and The Top in Maplewood can be seen in the distance.

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Photo of the Day 12/1/20


Caldwell is home to the Grover Cleveland Birthplace.

Monday, November 30, 2020

Photo of the Day 11/30/20


East Orange's main post office can be found near City Hall.

Sunday, November 29, 2020

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Kip's Castle Park in Verona traditionally offers views of Bergen, Essex, and Hudson Counties along with the Manhattan skyline, but not on foggy days.

Saturday, November 28, 2020

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Ridge Road, seen here on a foggy afternoon, passes by the City of Newark's Cedar Grove Reservoir.

Friday, November 27, 2020

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The Lenape Trail is depicted here in Cedar Grove.

Thursday, November 26, 2020

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Mills Reservation is largely located in Cedar Grove.

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

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St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church is located in the West Ward of Newark.

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

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Monte Irvin Orange Park is part of the Essex County Park System.

Monday, November 23, 2020

Photo of the Day 11/23/20


The historic First Presbyterian Church of Orange is seen here.

Sunday, November 22, 2020

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Central Avenue, seen here in Orange, runs between Downtown Newark and West Orange.

Saturday, November 21, 2020

Photo of the Day 11/21/20


Several developments have risen near Essex County train stations over the last decade, including Linc at Orange Station.

Friday, November 20, 2020

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Livingston's Riker Hill Art Park is seen here at sunset.

Thursday, November 19, 2020

Photo of the Day 11/19/20


Patriots Path begins in Roseland before traveling through Morris County.

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Photo of the Day 11/18/20


The Essex County Environmental Center is situated at the western edge of the county off Eagle Rock Avenue.

Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Photo of the Day 11/17/20


West Orange's Crown View Manor is one of several suburban Essex County condominium buildings on the First Watchung Mountain overlooking the New York Metropolitan Area.

Monday, November 16, 2020

Photo of the Day 11/16/20


This photo shows a view of the fall foliage in suburban Essex County.

Sunday, November 15, 2020

Photo of the Day 11/15/20


The Marine Parkway-Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge, Brooklyn's Industry City, the old Western Electric Kearny Works, and East Orange's Norman Towers are seen here from Eagle Rock Reservation.

Saturday, November 14, 2020

Photo of the Day 11/14/20


Downtown Newark, including 155 Washington Street, Eleven80 and the Prudential headquarters, is seen here from West Orange. The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and Coney Island can be seen in the distance.

Friday, November 13, 2020

Photo of the Day 11/13/20

The Bridge Street Bridge and Harrison are seen here from the Newark side of the Passaic River.
 

Thursday, November 12, 2020

Photo of the Day 11/12/20


A bird is seen here at sunrise from Downtown Newark with the Lower Manhattan and Jersey City skylines in the distance.