The West Orange Woolies are a group of ladies who meet at the West Orange Library to knit and crochet every Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. Beth Passamano has…
Keeping warm with The Woolies
Nurture NJ Festival visits Orange
ORANGE – First Lady Tammy Murphy hosted the Nurture New Jersey Family Festival in Orange last Saturday. About 1,100 people attended the event where they could learn about and receive…
Brewery with an Afro-Caribbean flair coming to East Orange
EAST ORANGE — Montclair Brewery, now in its sixth year of business, plans to open a second location in East Orange. Construction is expected to begin this year, with a…
State sues Irvington gas station owner
The state attorney general’s office announced that it has reached an environmental justice settlement with owners of a gas station site in Orange and filed a lawsuit against owners of…
Park lights up for Diwali Fest NJ
South Asian arts and culture were celebrated Sunday at Diwali Fest NJ in the natural amphitheater in Memorial Park . More than 300 people attended the event that featured music,…
Mayor and council seat up for election
Voting has begun and Election Day polls will be open this coming Tuesday, Nov. 5. The township has two municipal races to consider. For mayor, Councilwoman Jen Mundell, a Democrat,…
Cornhole tournament raises money for Meadowlands Park
The Halloween edition of the South Orange Cornhole Classic was held on Saturday, Oct. 26. About 32 teams of two participated in the event that also included a food truck…
The Woodland hosts a screening of ‘The Apprentice’
MAPLEWOOD — The Woodland was the scene of a different kind of election season event Monday night, when 230 residents gathered for a screening of the Briarcliff Entertainment’s film “The…
Residents, businesses pitch in for East Orange citywide cleanup
A citywide cleanup was held on Saturday, Oct. 26. Participants met at City Hall in the morning where a continental breakfast was offered and cleaning supplies were handed out. Residents,…
Pumpkin hunt at Carteret Park
There was a pumpkin hunt at Carteret Park this past Saturday morning. It was a quick affair with about 50 parents and their kids waiting at the playground for Jim…
Grandparents go back to school
Carteret Elementary School celebrated its 15th annual Grandparents Day, on Oct. 11, and it was again coordinated by guidance counselor Marissa Acosta and math interventionist Rachel Ciliento. “It’s our biggest…
Union Baptist Church pastor is retiring after 47 years
ORANGE — A luncheon is planned for the Rev. William McKinley Freeman of Union Baptist Church of Orange, who is retiring after 47 years of service. “We are blessed and…
Kiwanis Club celebrates OctoberFeast
The Kiwanis Club of Glen Ridge held its ninth annual fall food tasting fundraiser Monday night, Oct. 21, at the Women’s Club of Glen Ridge, and it was a passing…
Historical flag makes an appearance
By Joseph Fagan Special to the Chronicle WEST ORANGE — A unique opportunity to explore the global impact of Thomas Edison’s death will be available through Oct. 30, at…
It’s the best time of year for treats from Nutley’s Credit Union.
Use your Proponent Credit Card for extra points. The holidays are sneaking up on us, and it’s never too early to support Nutley businesses. Proponent Federal Credit Union…
Glen Ridge HS boys cross-country teams give good efforts at Essex County Championships
CEDAR GROVE, NJ — The Glen Ridge High School boys varsity cross-country team competed at the…
Seton Hall Prep cross-country teams excel at Essex County Championships
CEDAR GROVE, NJ — The Seton Hall Prep cross-country program competed in all three levels in…
West Orange HS runner Ava Neretic takes 2nd place at Essex County Championships
CEDAR GROVE, NJ — Ava Neretic finished in second place out of 110 runners to lead…
Seton Hall Prep soccer team finishes 2nd in 50th Essex County Tournament
WEST ORANGE/LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Seton Hall Prep soccer team competed in the 50th Essex County…
West Orange HS girls soccer team is Essex County Tournament runner-up
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The West Orange High School girls soccer team wanted to get payback. Unfortunately,…
Columbia HS boys cross-country teams are county champs; Keira Monagle wins girls race
CEDAR GROVE, NJ — For the second straight year, the Columbia High School boys cross-country teams…
Bloomfield HS football team falls to West Orange
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School football team lost to West Orange 41-12 on Friday,…
Glen Ridge HS football team gears up for state sectional playoffs, hosts Pompton Lakes
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge High School football team will get to play in…
West Orange HS football team is No. 2 seed in state sectional playoffs
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School football team will begin its quest for…
East Orange Campus HS football team dismantles Clifton on Homecoming and will host Montclarir playoffs
EAST ORANGE, NJ — It was Homecoming weekend for the East Orange Campus High School community…
Irvington HS’ Adon Shuler has great homecoming, leads Notre Dame football past Navy at MetLife Stadium
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — Irvington High School graduate Adon Shuler enjoyed a great homecoming. The sophomore…
