GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Nearly three months into the lockdown that closed nonessential businesses and prompted stay-at-home orders as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, New Jersey towns are looking…
Glen Ridge and rest of state begin to reopen
DiVincenzo, 17 mayors express support for Murphy budget plan
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. announced his support of Gov. Phil Murphy’s proposal to borrow $9 billion from the U.S. Federal Reserve to balance the…
Orange School District contributes PPE to sheriff’s department
ORANGE, NJ — On May 13, Undersheriff Fitzgerald J. Figliuolo and Detective Lenny Jackson, from the Essex County Sheriff’s Department, came to the STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges to…
Irvington to now offer coronavirus testing to its residents
IRVINGTON, NJ — Now that the Garden State is gradually coming out of the lockdown brought on by COVID-19, many towns, Irvington among them, are making testing available for all…
Photographer chronicles Bloomfield during quarantine
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Telephoto lenses have been coming in handy for Elzbieta Kaciuba over the past couple of months. The Bloomfield-based photographer has been using them to take photos while…
East Orange honors former mayor during Memorial Day ceremony
EAST ORANGE, NJ — East Orange honored veterans, especially those who gave their lives while in the armed forces, on Memorial Day, as well as former Mayor Thomas H. Cooke…
South Orange commemorates Memorial Day with virtual ceremony
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Unable to hold their traditional Memorial Day ceremony at Meadowland Park due to the stay-at-home orders resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, South Orange residents still found…
WO Farmers Market goes online
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Farmers Market made its long-awaited return to town last spring. After the market’s successful relaunch, many residents were looking forward to once again…
Investigation of possible voter fraud in recent Irvington election is underway
IRVINGTON, NJ — The recent Irvington election season has been one for the books. Team Irvington Strong had a big win, with Orlander Glen Vick, Jamillah Beasley, Sean C. Evans…
GR commemorates Memorial Day with moving ceremony
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Glen Ridge’s annual Memorial Day parade couldn’t make its way down Ridgewood Avenue this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting stay-at-home orders, but…
Hearing will determine if SO officer will be removed for use of force
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — South Orange officials last week released the video of an incident in which a South Orange Police Department officer used force. The unidentified officer, who has…
Amphitheater project halted in wake of COVID
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Before the COVID-19 pandemic stopped large gatherings from happening, Essex County residents spent months protesting a proposed 500-seat amphitheater to be built in the South Mountain…
Asaro-Angelo, Giblin speak at EO Virtual Town Hall
EAST ORANGE, NJ — Ten weeks into hosting weekly virtual town hall meetings regarding coronavirus, East Orange Mayor Ted Green welcomed New Jersey Department of Labor Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo and…
Parents upset with SOMSD distance-learning plan
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The South Orange–Maplewood Board of Education passed a distance-learning plan for the rest of the school year that will also be used in the…
GR Library looks ahead to reopening but has you covered in the meantime
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge Library is normally open six days a week for borough residents to peruse the stacks, use the computers and bring their children to…
NJSIAA creates COVID-19 task force
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association has established the COVID-19 Sports…
Glen Ridge lacrosse players commit
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — It has been heartbreaking for the high school seniors not to finish…
Schools to remain closed through school year, sports canceled
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy announced May 4 that New Jersey school buildings will…
Nutley Athlete of the Month: Owen Lockwood, fencing
NUTLEY, NJ — Owen Lockwood, a senior at Nutley High School, has been fencing for five…
Nutley Athlete of the Month: Abby Scheidel, basketball
NUTLEY, NJ — Abby Scheidel, a senior at Nutley High School, has been a member of…
NJSIAA hopes to have spring season suspended by COVID-19 pandemic
On April 1, the day that most of the sports for the spring high school season…
Bloomfield HS wrestling team enjoys great season
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School wrestling team enjoyed a great season this winter. The…
Glen Ridge sixth grade girls basketball team enjoys successful season
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge sixth grade girls basketball team won the Clark Tournament…
Orange HS football coach Randy Daniel named Distinguished Coach of the Year
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The 55th annual W. Donald Horn Scholar Athlete Awards Program sponsored by…
COVID-19 pandemic suspends HS spring seasons
When will the high school spring teams resume activities? Will there even be a spring season?…
Coronavirus ends Irvington HS boys basketball team’s magical run
IRVINGTON, NJ — For high school teams, the opportunity to play for a state championship is…
Seton Hall Prep ice hockey team enjoys many highlights this season winter
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Seton Hall Prep ice hockey team went 11-13-2 this past season.…
Glen Ridge HS girls basketball team enjoys great postseason run; finishes runner-up in North 2, Group 1
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge High School girls basketball team stepped up its play…
Columbia HS fencers excel at state Individual Tournament
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association Individual High School Fencing Tournament was…
