BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Grandparents’ Day was celebrated at Carteret Elementary School on Thursday, Oct. 4. About 200 grandparents came to the school for lunchtime in the cafeteria. The school provided the…
Grandparent’s Day at Carteret School
Bloomfield is giving new composters a trial run
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — In an effort to go green, Bloomfield is investing in smart-technology compacting waste bins that have been set up at five locations throughout town. These compacting waste,…
Rev. Al Sharpton entertains, speaks from the heart at services
ORANGE, NJ — When the Rev. Al Sharpton, National Action Network founder and cable TV talk show host, appeared on Friday, Oct. 12, at Bethel Baptist Church in Orange as…
BOE candidates discuss diversity, school security at forum
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The three candidates running for the two open seats on the West Orange Board of Education participated in a debate to discuss the issues facing West…
CHS community has an ‘Uncomfortable Conversation’
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Video re-enactments of realistic social scenarios and a discussion panel including Columbia High School students, administrators and faculty opened a dialogue about how to navigate difficult topics…
Maplewood police amp up presence after home invasion, sexual assault
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — At approximately 8 p.m. on Oct. 16, Maplewood Police Chief Jimmy DeVaul released a statement saying that there would be increased police presence in Maplewood as part…
ECPO sets record straight number of homicides in Orange for 2018
ORANGE, NJ — The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office took issue with a recent statement regarding the number of homicides in Orange this year by Orange Board of Education member Tyrone…
‘Liv Bits’ star shares her story of hope and love
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Olivia VanLedtje, age 11, has visited more than 30 schools, spoken to more than 25,000 people and traveled to 19 states to share her message of…
Greater New Point Baptist Church pastor announces his retirement
IRVINGTON, NJ — During his farewell speech to U.S. Congress in 1951, World War II hero Gen. Douglas MacArthur said: “Old soldiers don’t die, they simply fade away.” But apparently…
WOHS Senior Night recognizes students, highlights music program
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange High School Senior Night on Oct. 12 recognized Class of 2019 fall athletes while the annual District Band Night welcomed students from Edison, Liberty…
Badlani Foundation awards $2K grant to Gregory School
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Nikhil Badlani Foundation presented Gregory Elementary School with a $2,000 grant award at the PTA meeting on Oct. 10. The grant award was presented by…
East Orange set to host second Hall of Fame induction
EAST ORANGE, NJ — East Orange Hall of Fame Committee members, including Essex County Prosecutor Ted Stephens, were scheduled to host a press conference on Wednesday, Oct. 10, announcing the…
CHS students attend Sphinx Virtuosi concert
NEW YORK CITY — On Thursday, Oct. 11, students from Columbia High School traveled to Carnegie Hall for the 11th annual Sphinx Virtuosi concert. The Sphinx Virtuosi, a self-conducted ensemble…
School pride sparkles at first ever Bengalthon
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The first ever “Bengalthon” was held at Bloomfield Middle School on Friday, Oct. 5. The event was a fundraiser for the Bloomfield Educational Foundation and involved school district…
Muckers’ Ball ‘dances through the decades’
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Residents time-traveled from the 1890s all the way through present day at the fifth annual Muckers’ Ball at Thomas Edison National Historical Park on Oct. 6,…
BOE candidates debate issues in district
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Six of the nine remaining candidates running for the three open seats on the South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education squared off in a debate at Maplewood Memorial…
Rev. Gill retires from East Orange church after 25 years as pastor
EAST ORANGE, NJ — After 25 years of service, the Rev. Dwight D. Gill preached his final sermon and said farewell to his congregation on Sunday, Sept. 30, as he…
Glen Ridge HS field hockey team wins three straight games
GLEN RIDGE, NJ – The Glen Ridge High School varsity field hockey team won three straight…
Nutley HS boys’ soccer team falls to Irvington in ECT
NUTLEY, NJ – The 17th-seeded Nutley High School boys’ varsity soccer team dropped a 3-0 decision…
Irvington HS boys’ soccer team tops Nutley to advance to ECT round of 16
IRVINGTON, NJ – Joseph Stoichkov scored all three goals to lead the 16th-seeded Irvington High School…
Bloomfield HS girls’ volleyball team seeks to make a strong run in the ECT
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Bloomfield High School girls’ varsity volleyball team hopes to make a good…
PHOTOS: Bloomfield HS girls’ volleyball team tops Orange
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Bloomfield High School girls’ varsity volleyball team defeated Orange, 25-10, 25-22,…
Bloomfield HS boys’ soccer team blanks West Side to advance in ECT
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – Jean Pereya scored a goal and added an assist and Kevin Cunas and…
Bloomfield HS girls’ soccer team advances in ECT with fifth straight victory ECT
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – Gianna Feliciano, Dayelen Guimaraes, and Julia Refol each had two goals to power…
Glen Ridge HS girls’ tennis team advances to North 2, Group 1 state tournament final
GLEN RIDGE, NJ – The second-seeded Glen Ridge High School girls’ varsity tennis team advanced to…
Glen Ridge HS football team falls to Immaculate Conception
GLEN RIDGE, NJ – The Glen Ridge High School varsity football team lost to Immaculate Conception…
Glen Ridge HS boys’ soccer team, seeded No. 8, seeks strong ECT run
GLEN RIDGE, NJ – The Glen Ridge High School boys’ varsity soccer team hopes to make…
Glen Ridge HS girls’ soccer team downs Columbia; seeded 11th in the ECT
GLEN RIDGE, NJ – Sydney Mansfield scored twice to lead the Glen Ridge High School girls’…
Columbia HS girls’ soccer team is No. 7 seed in ECTCT run
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – The Columbia High School girls’ varsity soccer team was awarded the No. 7…
Columbia HS boys’ soccer team jolts Central; seeks ECT success
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – The Columbia High School boys’ varsity soccer team defeated Newark Central, 4-2, Oct.…
Columbia HS field hockey team goes 1-1 in ECT
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – The sixth-seeded Columbia High School varsity field hockey team defeated seventh-seeded Livingston in…
