BLOOMFIELD, NJ — On Tuesday, Aug. 2, Bloomfield joined with nearly 200 other towns across the Garden State to create a festive atmosphere for the community by celebrating National Night…
Bloomfield celebrates National Night Out with food, music and games
Baraka appoints state police veteran as new director of public safety
NEWARK, NJ — Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced Aug. 1 the appointment of Fritz G. Fragé as the city of Newark’s new director of public safety. “We are proud…
West Orange native displays her ‘home’ in Philadelphia museum
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Ellen Hanauer, a West Orange native, was selected from artists across the country to participate in “This Is My Home,” an exhibit at the National Liberty Museum…
Irvington woman joins administration at Essex County College, her alma mater
IRVINGTON, NJ — Returning to your alma mater can be like returning home, reliving formative experiences from youth at a place that feels familiar. Kiswendsida Kaprou has the rare opportunity…
South Orange lays out plans for co-retail space at Taylor Vose
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — At its July 25 meeting, the South Orange Board of Trustees heard a presentation from Deborah Engel, a creator of the General Store Cooperative in Maplewood,…
Bloomfield schools to see upgrades to buildings
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Improvements to Bloomfield school buildings are underway this summer with some changes providing significant environmental benefits. Most work will be finished by September or during the upcoming…
Green honors former resident, veteran following her 100th birthday
RUSKIN, FL — Former East Orange resident Gladys E. Blount, who celebrated her 100th birthday this past June, was one of 855 women who were selected from more than 6,000…
Fun in the sun and pool in Glen Ridge
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — According to Glen Ridge Community Pool manager Bob Silvera, with the pool currently having no COVID-19 restrictions, pool membership has seen a significant increase this summer.…
Local nonprofit awards book scholarships to area students
UNION, NJ — David’s Shoes, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing gun violence within black communities and redirecting young lives, held its 13th annual book scholarship luncheon on Saturday, July…
Glen Ridge School District works to get schools ready for September
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — In preparation for another academic year, maintenance and renovation projects are underway at Glen Ridge district schools, according to Superintendent of Schools Dirk Phillips and district…
Maplewood TC tables tardy town budget again
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — At its July 19 meeting, the Maplewood Township Committee again tabled a final vote on its 2022 municipal budget, this time until August. The reason for delaying…
Home-grown Credit Cards have far more rewards.
Advice from your local Credit Union. Like a good restaurant menu, a Credit Card should have something to satisfy any appetite. Purchasing convenience and low rates may be…
Cruise Night continues to delight Bloomfield
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Sponsored by the Bloomfield Center Alliance, the popular Cruise Night will continue to attract local classic car enthusiasts to Bloomfield Avenue and Broad Street for one last…
CHSSF awards scholarships to 129 students this year
MAPLEWOOD / SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — This year the Columbia High School Scholarship Fund awarded $248,710 to 129 Columbia High School students. The average award amount was close to $2,000.…
Report shows noncompliance of sick leave laws in NJ towns, including East Orange
EAST ORANGE, NJ — Are New Jersey municipalities following state laws regarding sick and vacation leave? According to a recent report from the Office of the State Comptroller, the answer…
Kieryn Knox reflects on his path to bowling greatness
WEST ORANGE, NJ — To be the best high school boys bowler in the state, it…
Baton twirler Maddy Brown, 14, dazzles at AAU Junior Olympics in Greensboro, N.C.
VERONA, NJ — Verona resident and baton twirler Madison Brown, 14, won two gold medals at…
Bloomfield cyclist Barak Pipkins wins title at national championships
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Barak Pipkins, Class of 2017, was a standout football player and wrestler at…
Bloomfield Jr. Bengals football getting ready for the season
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield Jr. Bengals football and cheerleading program is getting ready for the…
East Orange and Irvington natives are on NFL teams
EAST ORANGE/IRVINGTON, NJ — NFL teams began their training camps recently, and there are a few…
East Orange players are on Rutgers University football roster
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The Rutgers University football team features a few East Orange players on…
KIPP Life Academy track team receives grant from New Jersey Children’s Foundation to participate in USATF National Junior Olympics
NEWARK, NJ — The New Jersey Children’s Foundation recently announced that it would provide a $10,000…
West Orange MTL accepts registration for soccer, softball and hockey
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Registration is now open for Mountain Top League soccer, softball and hockey…
Nutley baseball standout Devin Ortiz signs with the San Diego Padres
NUTLEY, NJ — Nutley baseball standout Devin Ortiz signed a free agent deal with the San…
West Orange HS football team’s Saboor Karriem and Gensley Auguste ranked among state’s best seniors
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange High School football players Saboor Karriem and Gensley Auguste are…
Rich Porfido named new Columbia HS athletics supervisor
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Rich Porfido is excited to be the new supervisor of athletics and…
