WEST ORANGE, NJ — The first Engineering Explorations Summer Camp, held July 9 through 27 at West Orange High School, was considered a success by instructors, students and parents alike.…
First Engineering Explorations Summer Camp at WOHS a success
More than 850 children shop cost-free at Back 2 School Store
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The 10th annual NCJW/Essex Back 2 School Store brought grins all around on Sunday, July 29, as hundreds of children went shopping at a one-day pop-up store…
Home Savers spring into action to save vet’s home in Lyndhurst
LYNDHURST, NJ — Ed Kaiser and Home Savers traveled to Lyndhurst on Tuesday, Aug. 7, to help embattled U.S. Navy veteran Michael J. Carrano and his wife, Debbie, in their…
CORESSWC awards $17,090 in financial literacy scholarships
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Circle of Rainbow Sisters Seeking Spiritual and Wellness awarded $17,090 in financial literacy scholarships to students in grades five through 12, as well as to college…
BPD graduates 72 in fourth Junior Police Academy
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield Police Department had a graduation exercise at noon on Friday, Aug. 3, for its fourth annual Junior Police Academy. The ceremony was in the Bloomfield High…
Promoter does his version of ‘Putting on the Hits’ at Elks Lodge 135 showcase
ORANGE, NJ — Once upon a time, “Putting on the Hits” was a hit television show featuring talented people from all walks of life and different parts of the country…
Irvington well-represented at Orange’s annual Caribbean Festival
ORANGE, NJ — Irvington Township was represented by Lionel Leach at this year’s annual Orange Caribbean Festival, organized by Nikki Amos and Campanella Godfrey, in Monte Irving Park on Central…
Community gathers to celebrate Jamaican independence
WEST ORANGE, NJ — A crowd of people dressed in green, black and gold gathered in front of West Orange Town Hall on Aug. 7 to celebrate the 56th Jamaican…
11 to run for 3 open seats on SOMA BOE
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — This election season in the South Orange-Maplewood School District is looking to be exciting and heated, with 11 candidates — and only one incumbent…
The mysterious case of the hidden license plates
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — A pair of identical license plates from 1922 were recently discovered in the crawl space of a Ridgewood Avenue house that is being renovated. Iwona Purwin, the…
BOE to use lion’s share of state aid for tax relief
WEST ORANGE — The Board of Education announced that $3 million of the $3.5 million the district will receive in state aid will be used as immediate tax relief for…
South Orange rain park is big help during these wet weeks
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange duck pond is surrounded by mounds of green vegetation that will soon bloom into a variety of plants — Queen Anne’s lace, coneflowers,…
Orange’s annual Caribbean Festival gets rave reviews
ORANGE, NJ — Every year, Nikki Amos and Campanella Godfrey organize Orange’s Caribbean Festival in Monte Irvin Orange Park on Central Avenue, with the support of the local mayor, Orange…
Reverend speaks out against gender-based harassment
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Rev. Diana Wilcox, of the Christ Episcopal Church of Bloomfield and Glen Ridge, has written a resolution promoting sexual equality that was approved by the Episcopal…
Township prepares to host Unity Day 2018
IRVINGTON, NJ — The 17th annual Unity Day celebration will be hosted on Saturday, Aug. 11, from noon to 6 p.m., in Orange Avenue Park. “It all works together,” said…
When Oliver grew up … she became a children’s author
WEST ORANGE, NJ — When resident Erica Brown Oliver saw her children being asked the question “What do you want to be when you grow up?” as young as 5…
Maplewood pilots free p.m. jitney service for seniors
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — In a program that rolled out Aug. 1, Maplewood’s senior transportation program is expanding to include evenings, with the commuter jitney giving free rides to seniors with…
Maplewood Makos swim team splashes to stellar summer season
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – This year, 140 Maplewood Pool members between the ages of 5 and 18…
Lancine Turay and Jasiah Provillon will always remain friends, even as they play for rivals UNC and NC State respectively
IRVINGTON, NJ – Like most rival state universities, the hatred between the University of North Carolina…
West Orange HS boys’ soccer team kicks up fine summer
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange High School boys’ soccer team, a perennial championship contender…
Monte Irvin Giants participate in 2018 Boston Urban Baseball Classic
ORANGE, NJ – On Wednesday, August 1, the Monte Irvin Giants traveled to Boston, Mass. to…
South Orange Dolphins make waves at Meet of Champions to cap great summer season
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – The South Orange Dolphins took 21 swimmers to the North Jersey Summer…
Orange HS football team takes steps to ensure helmet safety for players
ORANGE, NJ – Two days before the first official day of practice, the Orange High School…
West Orange HS boys’ basketball thrives this summer
WEST ORANGE, NJ – West Orange High School head boys’ varsity basketball coach Demond Cowins has…
Mason Toye relishes rookie season in Major League Soccer
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – Mason Toye is living his dream of playing professional soccer. Just 14…
Glen Ridge HS boys’ soccer team develops nice chemistry this summer
GLEN RIDGE, NJ – Glen Ridge High School head varsity boys’ soccer coach Steve Reitberger considers…
Jersey City Sharks win 4th Annual Monte Irvin Giants Wood Bat Championship
ORANGE, NJ – The Jersey City Sharks captured the 4th Annual Monte Irvin Giants Wood Bat…
Dodgers win Glen Ridge Men’s Softball Championship for second year in a row
GLEN RIDGE, NJ – The Dodgers won the 2018 Glen Ridge Men’s Softball Championship on Wednesday,…
Seton Hall Prep pitcher Tommy O’Rourke selected to Underclass Area Code Games in Los Angeles
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Tommy O’Rourke, a 6-3, 185-pound right-hander from Seton Hall Prep, has been…
Belleville Little League 11U All-Star baseball team crowned District 8 Tournament champions; finishes runner-up in Section Tournament
BELLEVILLE, NJ – The Belleville Little League 11U All-Star baseball team enjoyed a memorable summer. The…
South Orange/Maplewood 8U baseball team enjoys memorable summer season
SOUTH ORANGE/MAPLEWOOD, NJ – The South Orange/Maplewood 8U Cougars baseball team enjoyed a fantastic summer. After…
Previously convicted bank robber thwarted by law enforcement during cedar grove bank robbery attempt
Two teens arrested by sheriff’s department following car crash
Newark man gets 12 years in prison for possessing firearm as previously convicted felon
