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Maplewood teen wins scholarship for his ‘Crazy Socks’ design
John’s Crazy Socks has announced that Lukeson Ashbourne of Maplewood is the winner of the company’s sixth annual “Autism Can Do Scholarship.” The announcement was made to coincide with World…
Residents clean up Toney’s Brook
Concerned local residents cleaned Toney’s Brook and its environs on Saturday, April 13, as part of Glen Ridge Earth Month. Two groups, one in the Glen, off Bloomfield Avenue, and…
CHS artists show off at Durand-Hedden
Durand-Hedden House and Garden recently hosted Columbia High School’s Accomplishing Artists Exhibit and Reception in their Carriage House. Lisa Marinardi, Durand-Hedden House and Garden event coordinator, said, “Ike was amazing…
Timmy’s Candy Store, My Home Away from Home
By Charlie Brannick Special to the Chronicle When it was time for just hanging around, it was Timmy’s Luncheonette in my West Orange neighborhood for me. For some people, it…
Educators to be honored by Bloomfield Educational Foundation
BLOOMFIELD — The Bloomfield Educational Foundation will recognize several long-time educators at their 25th annual anniversary gala at which they will also honor UNICO and announce a $50,000 grant to…
Little Theater hosts Modernistic Trio
An excellent musical group from the Boston area, the Modernistic Trio, performed songs by George and Ira Gershwin at the Bloomfield Public Library, on April 6, as part of the…
Mayor gives state of city speech
EAST ORANGE — Mayor Ted. R Green gave the 2024 State of the City address on Thursday, April 11 in the Cicely L. Tyson Performing Arts Center on Winans Street.…
Lawn is hopping as library holds Easter egg hunt
The front lawn of the Irvington Public Library was hopping with activity on Saturday. Library staff had placed and hidden more than 1,000 Easter eggs on the lawn for children…
Lions Club hosts spaghetti dinner
The Lions Club of West Orange recently held their major fundraiser in the West Orange High School Tarnoff Cafeteria. Lion’s Club Director and West Orange Chamber Board member Roger…
Local woman earns a years free rent after 50 years in apartment af
WEST ORANGE — Jackie Godown of West Orange spent most of her young life traveling from city to city, state to state, and even country to country. But when she…
Paper Mill’s ‘Gun & Powder’ will likely make it to Broadway
“Gun & Powder” at the Paper Mill Playhouse, directed by Stevie Walker-Webb with music and arrangements by Ross Baum, is a rollicking, fun, funny, tragic, thought-provoking, romantic and incredibly entertaining…
Columbia HS baseball team defeats Millburn in a close game
Photos by Rocco Ungaro MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Columbia High School baseball team defeated Millburn High School, 6-5, on Monday, April 15, at Underhill Field. Columbia was leading 5-0…
Man convicted of using East Orange Bloods to murder informant
An Essex County man was convicted last week for ordering and committing three murders and for his role in a large-scale narcotics enterprise. Michael Healy, 43, of Montclair, was convicted…
Day of Giving raises $1.8 million for Valerie Fund
Jersey Mike’s Month of Giving raised $1.8 million for The Valerie Fund. The $1.8 million includes $1,364,871 raised during March from customer donations and the Day of Giving when Jersey…
Belleville HS baseball team enjoys another solid week
BELLEVILLE, NJ — The Belleville High School baseball team went 2-1-1 last week to move to…
Seton Hall Prep head swimming coach Joe Alexander retires after 36 years, led Pirates to numerous titles
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Seton Hall Prep has announced that head swimming coach Joe Alexander has…
Seton Hall Prep lacrosse team splits two games during the week
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Seton Hall Prep lacrosse team went 1-1 last week to improve…
Seton Hall Prep track and field team wins Metuchen Relays
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Seton Hall Prep track and field team recently won the Metuchen…
West Orange HS softball team enjoys great start to the season
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School softball team has enjoyed a great start…
Glen Ridge HS track and field teams host Shabazz and Technology at Schools Stadium in Newark
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge High School boys and girls track and field teams…
West Orange HS baseball team wins two in a row
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School baseball team defeated Glen Ridge and Kearny…
Bloomfield HS baseball team defeats West Orange
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School baseball team defeated West Orange, 4-1, on Wednesday, April…
Glen Ridge HS softball team enjoys three-game win streak
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge High School softball team defeated Millburn, 4-2, on Friday,…
Columbia HS softball team enjoys solid start to the season
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Columbia High School softball team has enjoyed a solid start to…
Bloomfield Unified Basketball team wins cup title
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield Unified Basketball team recently completed its season by capturing the Unified…
