IRVINGTON, NJ — South Ward Councilwoman Sandy Jones is gone but not forgotten. Jones died unexpectedly Thursday, March 21. Former Irvington Board of Education member Jamillah Beasley-McCleod was appointed to…
South Ward councilwoman not forgotten as her legacy lives on
Seniors and students work together to nurture plants
WEST ORANGE, NJ — On Thursday, May 9, West Orange held its second session of the 2019 Senior Gardening Program. Seniors were assisted by West Orange High School students, who…
Local heroes from Maplewood honored by 200 Club
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — On Thursday, May 9, The 200 Club of Essex County presented Valor Awards to Maplewood Police Sgt. James DeFazio and Officer Robert Smith, second and third from…
East Orange suffers its third homicide of the year
EAST ORANGE, NJ — On Thursday, May 9, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II and East Orange Public Safety Director Domingos Saldida announced the city had suffered its third…
WO-owned Rock Spring officially opens
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Residents of West Orange gathered at the newly renamed Rock Spring Golf Club at West Orange to officially kick off the 2019 golf season May 9,…
Political journalist to discuss ‘Trumpocracy’ at SOPAC
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Performing Arts Center’s Independent Voices speaker series will continue Thursday, May 23, when the venue welcomes David Frum, a political commentator and frequent…
GOTR nurtures strong, confident girls in Essex
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Girls on the Run New Jersey East gathered at Mayfair Farms in West Orange on May 9 for its annual fundraising breakfast, encouraging local residents to…
PBA president praises promotion of 25 new sergeants
IRVINGTON, NJ — Mayor Tony Vauss and Public Safety Director Tracy Bowers promoted 25 new Irvington Police Division sergeants in a ceremony in Council Chambers on Wednesday, May 1. Vauss…
Maplewood bans single-use plastic bags
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Township Committee unanimously passed an ordinance that will ban plastic bags in local businesses at its meeting May 7, putting into effect on June 1…
Wonderful day for the art show, Eco Fair
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Ridgewood Avenue was closed to traffic but open to art and ecology on Saturday with the annual Glen Ridge Arts and Eco Fair taking place. Mayor…
Author celebrates artist’s views of ordinary people
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Fans of the painter Thomas Hart Benton honored the artist’s 130th birthday last month, and for local author Donna Baier Stein, the celebration is ongoing. Stein’s…
Levison leaves BOT after 3 terms for water utility job
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Howard Levison wrapped up his 12 years on the South Orange Board of Trustees at its April 22 meeting, when he resigned from his seat on…
3rd Ward race heating up in East Orange
EAST ORANGE, NJ — Earlier this year, when longtime East Orange 3rd Ward Councilwoman Quilla Talmadge announced she would not seek re-election, she made it clear who she wants to…
Clouds finally depart, and ‘Town Paints’
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield held its annual “Town Paints” event on Saturday, May 11, on the Green. This is an opportunity for professional and amateur artists to present their work…
Zuckerman, Coallier, Jones win BOT election
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Following a busy election season, with nine challengers running for three open seats on the South Orange Board of Trustees, the “Your Voice, Our Village” slate…
Collum wins re-election in landslide
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The results are in and South Orange wants four more years of Sheena Collum. On May 14, Collum was re-elected as village president in a landslide…
Campaign enters home stretch before Democratic primary
IRVINGTON, NJ — With less than a month to go until the Democratic primary on Tuesday, June 4, former Irvington Board of Education President and current Essex County Freeholder Romaine…
Kevin Hogan’s walk-off grand slam sends Nutley HS baseball team to North 2, Group 3 quarterfinals
NUTLEY, NJ – With a talented group of players, the Nutley High School baseball team has…
Nutley HS softball team keeps up winning ways; advances to North 2, Group 3 semifinals
NUTLEY, NJ – The Nutley High School softball team traditionally has been a strong contender for…
Danielle Lohf wins girls javelin event to lead Nutley HS track and field at Essex County meet
NUTLEY, NJ – The Nutley High School boys and girls track and field teams gave good…
Glen Ridge HS baseball team advances to North 2, Group 1 quarterfinals
GLEN RIDGE, NJ – Justin Fields hit an RBI single in the bottom of the eighth…
Glen Ridge HS softball team has good run in state tourney
GLEN RIDGE, NJ – The Glen Ridge High School softball team had a good run in…
Glen Ridge HS girls lacrosse team reaches third straight sectional final
GLEN RIDGE, NJ – For the third straight season, the Glen Ridge High School girls lacrosse…
Columbia HS softball team advances to North 2, Group 4 semifinals
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – The fifth-seeded Columbia High School softball team defeated fourth-seeded Bayonne, 3-2, in the…
UPDATED: Dwight Henry wins 110 hurdles and 200 dash to lead Irvington HS boys track and field team at Essex County Championships
IRVINGTON, NJ – Dwight Henry won both the 110-meter high hurdles (14.53) and the 200-meter dash…
Glen Ridge HS boys lacrosse team advances to South Jersey Group 1 semifinals
GLEN RIDGE, NJ – Patrick Bronander, Grant Conte, and Ren DeBartolomeis (one assist) each had two…
Bloomfield HS softball team routs Newark Academy
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – Katie Bretz had four hits, including two doubles, one RBI; and Lexi Corio…
UPDATED: Bloomfield HS baseball team blanks Bergen County Tech in North 1, Group 4 first round
BLOOMFiELD, NJ – Kyle Tice went 2-for-2 with a homer, two walks, three RBI and three…
Our Lady of Sorrows track and field team gives good efforts at Saint John the Apostle Invitational
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – The Our Lady of Sorrows track and field team gave good efforts…
PHOTOS: Glen Ridge HS track and field teams compete at Essex County Championships
GLEN RIDGE, NJ – Pictured are the Glen Ridge High School track and field teams at…
Columbia HS girls track and field team finishes third at Essex County meet
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – The Columbia High School girls track and field team finished in third place…
