After 37 years as an educator, Oak View Elementary School media specialist Patricia D’Avanzo is closing the book on homeroom bells and fire drills and will officially retire Dec. 31.…
Media specialist retiring after 37 years
New Holocaust curriculum in schools
Holocaust Learning Experience (HLE) is now being taught at Roosevelt Middle School. HLE is a nonprofit program developed by MorseLife Health System in West Palm Beach and will implement HLE’s…
Maplewood couple release new books in the same month
The writing process isn’t easy. It may take years to finish penning a book. But then there’s the publishing process, which can also take a very long time. So, what…
Students are honored for volunteering
The New Jersey Chinese Teachers Association recently presented three Glen Ridge High School students with awards for their volunteer efforts and another award to a GRHS student for leadership. The…
Glen Ridge and Bloomfield students are honored for high test scores
Students from Bloomfield and Glen Ridge were honored at Mount St. Dominic Academy for their scores on the Advanced Placement (AP) program exams taken at the independent Catholic college preparatory…
Maplewood village celebrates transformation of Baker Square
A ribbon cutting was held Friday night at Baker Square, celebrating the space’s transformation into a small park that can be used for concerts or for just sitting and watching…
South Orange resident celebrates 100th birthday
MAPLEWOOD — A birthday party was held Sunday for Peter Hirschmann, who turned 100 and was recognized by the township as “a remarkable individual whose life embodies resilience, courage and…
Seton Hall remembers Kreskin
Before he was amazing, Kreskin was a pirate. “The public may have known him as The Amazing Kreskin, but we at Seton Hall celebrate the life of a cherished alumnus…
East Orange City Hall lights up for the holidays
EAST ORANGE — City Hall Plaza was turned into a winter wonderland on Thursday, Dec. 12 for the annual tree lighting ceremony. An ice skating rink was brought in for…
Receive A Free Nutley Goobalini Hat When You Meet With A Representative At A Proponent Member Center
Nutley, NJ — Nutley residents, workers, or worshippers who make an appointment to explore financial services at one of Proponent Federal Credit Union’s Nutley Member Centers in…
BHS robotics team members give back
A robotic pilot program is currently underway at Watsessing and Oak View elementary schools. Oak View Principal Linda Lo said the initiative developed following a visit to her school by…
Irvington man facing sex assault charge in trafficking case
An Irvington man was among seven people caught up in a state-wide human trafficking investigation. Seven defendants were indicted in connection with two separate human trafficking enterprises in North and…
Holidays enjoyed in an old fashioned way
The Durand-Hedden House & Garden recently held its annual Holiday Open House, which included a Gingerbread House Contest, photo opportunities with Jolly Old Saint Nick, live music with harpist Odarka…
Transplant recipient paying it forward
The dictionary says that an experienced and trusted advisor is a mentor and accordingly, resident Bob Silvera, 63, is just that for individuals contemplating a kidney transplant. A recipient himself,…
East Orange High School All Class Reunion
Photo Courtesy of Shirley Hendricks ALL CLASS REUNION: The annual post Thanksgiving all class reunion for graduates of East Orange High School was held in Kenilworth on Friday, Nov. 29. More…
Glen Ridge HS football players earn All–Group 1 state honors this season
GLEN RIDGE, NJ —Glen Ridge High School football players Brad Foster, Jake Liloia and Zach Konetzni…
Belleville HS boys basketball team wins in overtime in season-opener
BELLEVILLE, NJ —The Belleville High School boys basketball team defeated host Science Park in a 42-41…
Belleville HS girls basketball team enjoys 2-1 start to season
BELLEVILLE, NJ —The Belleville High School girls basketball team has enjoyed a good start to the…
Nutley HS girls basketball team wins in season-opener
NUTLEY, NJ —The Nutley High School girls basketball team defeated host St. Dominic Academy in the…
Nutley HS boys basketball team enjoys 3-0 start to the season
NUTLEY, NJ — The Nutley High School boys basketball team has enjoyed a 3-0 start to…
Glen Ridge HS wrestling team boasts champions at Irvington tournament to begin the season
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge High School wrestling team, under longtime head coach Kendall…
Columbia HS swim teams splash to 4-0 starts to year
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Columbia High School boys and girls swimming teams have enjoyed a…
Seton Hall Prep basketball team wins in debut of head coach Sterling Gibbs
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Seton Hall Prep basketball team opened its 2024-25 season under first-year…
Columbia HS wrestling team optimistic this season
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Columbia High School wrestling team has high hopes for the season.…
West Orange HS’ Sebastian DeSimone selected to Academic All–Area team
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Gwynedd Mercy University junior Sebastian DeSimone, a West Orange native, was recently…
Irvington HS alum Josh Evans to be inducted into the NJSIAA’s Hall of Fame
IRVINGTON, NJ — When it comes to the greatest athletes in Irvington High School history, Joshua…
