It’s billed as the biggest sporting event ever and a Maplewood woman is in charge of getting local people excited and showing visitors what New Jersey has to offer. The…
Getting people fired up for World Cup
CHS graduate’s documentary about aliens premiered at SXSW
A documentary made by Dan Farah, a Columbia High School graduate who worked in the Maplewood movie theater, premiered at the SXSW Film Festival earlier this month. The film, which…
East Orange residents can apply for dismissal of parking tickets
EAST ORANGE — Mayor Ted R. Green on Tuesday announced the launch of the East Orange Ticket Review Program, along with enhancements to the city’s Residential Parking Permit Program. These…
Essex, Union rabbis ask Sen. Kim to support Israel
Dear Senator Kim, We write to you as rabbinic leaders in New Jersey’s Jewish community and lifelong advocates for progressive values. Our communities are diverse and multifaceted in their perspectives on…
FINANCIAL INSIGHTS
Beacon Wealth Partners, Nutley All Things Roth: A Guide to Roth IRAs When planning for retirement, understanding different savings vehicles can significantly impact your financial future. Among these, the Roth…
Ash Wednesday ushers in Lent
Photo courtesy of St. Peter Church The faithful showed up in large numbers for the five Ash Wednesday Masses celebrated at St. Peter Church. The Holy Season of Lent culminates…
Belleville 6th graders come from 26 behind to win league title
In a thrilling Championship game held on March 2 in West Orange, the Belleville sixth grade travel squad captured the 2024-2025 Suburban League title overcoming a 26-point first-half West Orange…
Bloomfield superintendent receives honorary doctorate
Bloomfield Superintendent of Schools Sal Goncalves was awarded an honorary doctorate by Montclair State University on Feb. 28. The recognition came unexpectedly at the annual MSU Gratitude Dinner and was…
Irvington HS alumnus Josh Evans inducted into state athletic hall of fame
IRVINGTON, NJ — Former Irvington High School football and track and field star Josh Evans was inducted into the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s Hall of Fame during an…
Bloomfield resident brings home gold in downhill skiing
At the March 10 Bloomfield Township Council meeting, a proclamation recognized Special Olympian Brian Maly “for his outstanding Alpine Racing skills as the very first Gold Medal Champion in Advanced…
O Glorious St. Patrick
Photos courtesy St. Peter’s Church St. Peter School students joined the parish in celebrating St. Patrick at the morning Mass on March 17. In the homily, the Rev. Ivan…
SOMA remembers the Holocaust
The SOMA Interfaith Holocaust Remembrance Committee had its 48th annual “Remember and Tell” on Sunday, March 23, with a march from the village to a temple and a talk by…
Medicaid worries dominate town hall
WEST ORANGE — About 200 people, several using motorized wheelchairs and others walking aided by canes, turned out with questions about the future of Medicaid at a town hall meeting…
The view from the barber shop
The men seated on any day in Brookdale Barbers, a north Broad Street institution, like to talk. Coffee and cake is on the table and photographs of the regulars, past…
Belleville HS girls flag football program to make its debut
BELLEVILLE, NJ — There’s no mistaking that girls flag football has been the rage over the past few years nationwide. TV commercials about the sport were shown during football season,…
Glen Ridge HS baseball team has promising youth
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge High School baseball team, under head coach Mike DelloRusso,…
Columbia HS girls basketball players earn Super Essex Conference honors
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Columbia High School girls basketball team featured four players who earned…
Glen Ridge HS girls basketball players earn Super Essex Conference accolades
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge High School girls basketball team produced its best season…
Glen Ridge HS softball team has good mix of talented youth and experience
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge High School softball team has a good mix of…
West Orange HS softball team again eyes banner year
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The last two seasons for the West Orange High School softball team…
Orange HS girls basketball players earn Super Essex Conference honors
ORANGE, NJ — The Orange High School girls basketball team featured four players who earned All–Super…
Columbia HS swimmers gain Super Essex Conference accolades
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Columbia High School boys swimming team, which finished runner-up in both…
Seton Hall Prep lacrosse’s rally falls short vs. No. 1 team in the nation in season opener
WEST ORANGE, NJ — On a beautiful Saturday afternoon, March 29, the Seton Hall Prep lacrosse…
East Orange Campus HS girls basketball players earn Super Essex Conference honors
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The East Orange Campus girls basketball teams featured several players who earned…
Nutley HS baseball team returns strong group this season
NUTLEY, NJ — The Nutley High School baseball team has a strong returning group, looking to…
Nutley HS boys basketball and girls basketball players earn Super Essex Conference honors
NUTLEY, NJ — The Nutley High School boys basketball and girls basketball teams featured several players…
