Hundreds came out to celebrate the first South Orange Downtown & South Orange Village Beer Fest held at the Sloan Street Parking Lot. “It’s super exciting to be here, watching…
Celebrating South Orange and beer
Adam Sandler sightings creating buzz around town
SOUTH ORANGE — The village has been abuzz with talk of Adam Sandler. Sandler is reprising his role as Happy Gilmore in the sequel “Happy Gilmore 2” and has been…
Irvington remembers sacrifices of Sept. 11, 2001
IRVINGTON — The township commemorated the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks with a ceremony that included recognition for local first responders and prayers for those lost. “One of the worst days…
Showing support for Haitians
EAST ORANGE — A press conference was held Monday outside City Hall to show support for Haitian immigrants in the wake of unfounded accusations that pets were being abducted and…
Man arrested after day-long stand off
A 34-year-old township resident was peacefully taken into custody after a nearly day-long standoff with police on Nesbit Terrace. Karim M. Brunson, 34, of Irvington faces charges of harassment and…
Funeral home holds service for pets
Van Tassel Funeral Home, on Belleville Avenue, held its eighth annual Pet Memorial Day on Sunday, Sept. 8. The second Sunday in September is designated as National Pet Memorial Day,…
BARKtoberfest brings out the pet lovers
The Zoological Society of New Jersey recently hosted their 8th Annual BARKtoberfest: Pet Adoption Event & Marketspace. It was held at the Berson Family Center at Essex County Turtle Back…
West Orange teen wins national title in Ireland
West Orange resident Ciarán Brosnan recently captured a national title at the Irish Under 17 Track and Field National Championships. On July 21, Ciarán, 16, traveled back to Ireland to…
Library displays ‘Star Trek’ collectibles
There are no coincidences in deep space. So while Sunday, Sept. 8, was National Star Trek Day, the date in 1966 when the world was introduced to Capt. Kirk, Mr.…
Vigil held for hostages killed in Gaza
Six hostages were recently murdered after being held by Hamas in Gaza for 11 months. One of the hostages, Hersh Polin-Goldberg, 23, was an American. The other hostages included Carmel…
Summer’s over, school is open
The new school year started last week for the 7,228 students in the South Orange-Maplewood School District. The school year began, Thursday, Sept. 5, with Columbia High School Principal Frank…
Adam Sandler filming in South Orange
C’MON, GET HAPPY! — A purple-robed Adam Sandler has been filming ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ in South Orange. Sandler is making the sequel to the 1996 film for Netflix with Kyle…
Political strategist to talk about Latino culture, activism at SHU
SOUTH ORANGE — The Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute at Seton Hall University will welcome political strategist and philanthropist Luis A. Miranda Jr. for a fireside chat on Thursday, Sept.…
Last day at the pool to enjoy summer
Why must summer end? Well, it must and at the Glen Ridge Community Pool on Labor Day weekend, particularly Monday, Sept. 2, folks were reconciled to a final splash. When…
Special beer created for New Jersey soccer legend
BLOOMFIELD — Varitage, the soccer themed brew pub, has created a special beer for a joint promotion with former professional player and New Jersey soccer legend Giuseppi Rossi. “Giuseppi is…
Seton Hall Prep soccer team continues winning ways
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Seton Hall Prep soccer team, currently ranked No. 3 in New…
Glen Ridge HS boys soccer team enjoys more early success
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge High School boys soccer team continued its early-season success.…
West Orange HS boys soccer team kicks up 4-0 start to the season
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School boys soccer team has enjoyed a 4-0…
Bloomfield HS girls volleyball team defeats Cedar Grove
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School girls volleyball team defeated Cedar Grove by scores of…
West Orange HS football team defeats Irvington
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School football team got back on the winning…
Seton Hall Prep football team downs Chaminade
MINEOLA, N.Y. — On a delightful day on Sept. 14, the Seton Hall Prep football team…
East Orange Campus HS football team defeats East Side, moves to 2-0
NEWARK, NJ — The East Orange Campus High School football team defeated Newark East Side, 20-0,…
PHOTOS: Glen Ridge HS girls tennis vs. Montclair
MONTCLAIR, NJ — The visiting Glen Ridge High School girls tennis team competed against Montclair, Sept.…
West Orange HS girls soccer team thrives to start the season
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School girls soccer team has enjoyed a 2-1-1…
Columbia HS Wrestling Hall of Fame to honor 1990-91 team
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Columbia High School Wrestling Hall of Fame committee is proud to…
PHOTOS: Bloomfield football vs. Montclair
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School football team fell to Montclair, 48-14, at Foley Field…
