They’re called Happy Spaces. Rooms in the newly refurbished building operated by Isaiah House on North 14th Street in East Orange got some special touches thanks to the…
Designers create Happy Spaces
Broadway veteran in Gas Lamp ‘Follies’
Kristy Graves, stalwart director of the Gas Lamp Players, will perform in the community theater’s upcoming production of Stephen Sondheim’s “Follies.” A veteran actress, Graves began her professional career at…
South Orange scout honored at ‘Prepared for Life’ gala event
Scouting America’s Northern New Jersey Council (NNJC) recently honored scouts and adults who embody the values of scouting at its annual “Prepared For Life” Gala at The Brownstone in Paterson.…
Running and walking with the Devils
The eighth annual RWJBarnabas Health Running with the Devils 5K Run and Walk was held Nov. 3 at the South Mountain Recreation Complex in West Orange. More than 1,500 runners…
Vinyl lovers flock to Maplewood Record Fair at The Woodland
Elusive Sounds presented the Maplewood Record Fair at the Woodland recently. There were more than 40 tables filled with new and used vinyl records, cassettes, CDs, 8-tracks, toys, comics, vintage…
Residents work for sustainable future
By Lurie Silberg Correspondent MAPLEWOOD -A group of seniors from the Winchester Gardens continuing care retirement community are tackling the climate crises head on, forming The Ecological Sustainability Committee…
Irvington salutes its veterans
IRVINGTON — A ceremony was held Monday in Civic Square in recognition of Veterans Day. The Irvington High School band provided music and the Irvington High School Junior Reserve Officer…
Senior billiard tournament pits East Orange against Orange
The Orange Housing Authority hosted a senior billiard tournament between the residents of Washington Manor in Orange and the residents of Norman Towers in East Orange on Nov. 6. The…
Grammys come to Cicely Tyson School
EAST ORANGE — The Grammys came to East Orange last week. The Cicely L. Tyson Community School of Performing and Fine Arts hosted a day full of seminars on how…
Bloomfield honors its veterans
Bloomfield observed Veterans Day on Monday with a parade from Town Hall to the war monument on Franklin Street. Only perhaps two dozen chairs were arranged for the ceremony, but…
Junior players will be ‘Singin in the Rain’
The Gas Lamp Junior Mainstage Players will present “Singin’ in the Rain” on Friday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 16, at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday,…
Early Chinese settlement is remembered
The first Chinese settlement on the East Coast was in Belleville in 1870. Most people, even in New Jersey, have never heard of this history. But recently, educators and community…
School helps students find the future
The Nutley-based Phoenix Center helps students with autism and other disabilities explore and participate in various vocational activities with an eye towards getting a job. Students participate in experimental, supervised…
Jonah’s whale among those at Vincent Methodist Trunk or Treat
NUTLEY — A Trunk or Treat event was held Sunday, Oct. 27 at Vincent United Methodist Church. For a $5 donation, kids got a chance to get treats at more…
Chamber of Commerce meeting again
EAST ORANGE — The East Orange Chamber of Commerce has begun meeting again following a hiatus of several years. Entrepreneurs, business owners and elected officials attended meetings on Sept. 18…
South Orange Elks lodge to hold free-throw contest
SOUTH ORANGE/MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The South Orange Elks Lodge No. 1154 will be holding its Elks…
East Orange Old Guard to hold annual pre-Thanksgiving Dinner
EAST ORANGE, NJ — Celebrating a proud legacy of excellence, service and football tradition, the East…
Glen Ridge HS field hockey team ends season
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The 15th-seeded Glen Ridge High School field hockey team lost at No.…
Glen Ridge HS girls volleyball team enjoys banner campaign
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge High School girls volleyball team enjoyed a great season…
Seton Hall Prep cross-country team competes at Non-Public ‘A’ meet
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Seton Hall Prep cross-country team traveled to Holmdel Park in Holmdel…
West Orange HS girls volleyball team finishes campaign
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The eighth-seeded West Orange High School girls volleyball team defeated ninth-seeded North…
Columbia HS girls soccer team ends season
BAYONNE, NJ — The seventh-seeded Columbia High School girls soccer team lost at second-seeded Bayonne, 2-0,…
West Orange HS girls soccer team posts another great campaign
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School girls soccer team enjoyed another terrific season.…
Glen Ridge HS girls soccer team posts successful season
VERONA, NJ — The Glen Ridge High School girls soccer team enjoyed a successful season. The…
Columbia HS girls volleyball team enjoys great run this season
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The sixth-seeded Columbia High School girls volleyball team enjoyed a great run…
West Orange HS boys soccer team enjoys strong season
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School boys soccer team enjoyed another strong season.…
