EAST ORANGE, NJ — The first “East Orange Eats Local Restaurant Week” began Monday, Nov. 4, and featured more than a dozen restaurants offering specialty Caribbean and Southern-style dishes, such…
East Orange flocks to a ‘Taste of East Orange’
Mayer honored for 45 years — and he’s still on the job
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Brookdale Elementary School celebrated “Bob Mayer Appreciation Day” on Tuesday, Nov. 12, to honor the longtime physical education teacher and coach on his 45th anniversary as a…
Sturm’s novel echoes throughout the reader’s soul
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood author Lisa Sturm’s debut novel, “Echoed in My Bones,” will echo through your mind long after you finish reading it. Drawing from her years of experience…
Irvington NAACP member honored at Veterans Day Program
IRVINGTON, NJ — Irvington NAACP member Ed Kaiser was one of five people recognized at the Donald M. Payne Jr. Veterans Day Program on Thursday, Nov. 7, in the Leroy…
Veterans Day celebrated in town
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Veterans Day was observed in Bloomfield on Monday morning, Nov. 11, with a parade from Town Hall to the Miles A. Suarez Post 711 Memorial at Franklin…
West Orange honors veterans
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Residents gathered at War Memorial Park in front of Town Hall on Nov. 11 for the town’s annual Veterans Day ceremony, honoring locals who have served…
Board approves changes to lockdown drill policy
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education unanimously approved on first reading changes to its Emergency and Crisis Situations policy at its Oct. 28 meeting,…
Orange comes out for Veterans Day Parade
ORANGE, NJ — Orange residents came out in force to join Mayor Dwayne Warren and the City Council in honoring veterans at the Veterans Day Parade, which began at Orange…
Crossing guard retires after 20 years
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — For someone whose job was to shepherd countless children and adults across the busy intersection of Bloomfield and Ridgewood avenues, it makes sense that Glen Ridge…
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society honors local man
CRANFORD, NJ — The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society recently honored John Kellenyi by naming a conference room at its New Jersey Chapter headquarters in Cranford after the volunteer, who raised…
Governor visits Irvington to support local candidates
IRVINGTON, NJ — After many stops throughout New Jersey, beginning in Monmouth County, the election on Tuesday, Nov. 5, also saw Gov. Phil Murphy campaigning with Mayor Tony Vauss, Team…
Prepare to be blown away by BHS thespians this Nov.
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School Thespian Society will present Jean Giraudoux’s satirical fantasy, “The Madwoman of Chaillot,” on Nov. 21, 22 and 23, at 7 p.m., in the…
You’ve got to see the show at SOPAC
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Progressive rock lovers are in for a sacred experience on Sunday, Nov. 17, when Carl Palmer — named “Prog God” at the 2017 Progressive Music Awards…
New skate park unveiled in Orange
ORANGE, NJ — The chilly temperatures didn’t stop Orange residents from joining Mayor Dwayne Warren and the City Council for the unveiling of Colgate Skate Park at North Center and…
EOCHS students to take part in EOGH Externship Program
EAST ORANGE, NJ — With the leadership of the East Orange Office of Employment and Training, the city hosted a ceremony Tuesday, Oct. 29, to launch the 2019-2020 East Orange…
Belleville HS boys soccer players – Kevin Manjarrez and Fernando Pesantez – earn All-State banquet invitation
BELLEVILLE, NJ — Kevin Manjarrez and Fernando Pesantez of the Belleville High School boys soccer team…
Bloomfield HS fall athletes earn All-SEC honors
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The following Bloomfield High School student-athletes have received All-Super Essex Conference honors for…
West Orange Athletic Hall of Fame holds 2019 Induction Ceremony
WEST ORANGE, NJ — More than 200 West Orange athletes, coaches, family members and friends joined…
CORRECTED: Nutley/Columbia co-op ice hockey team gets ready for season
NUTLEY/MAPLEWOOD — The Nutley High School/Columbia High School co-op ice hockey team will begin the season…
Irvingon HS football team battles hard in playoff semifinal loss to Northern Highlands
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington High School football team ended another great season. The fourth-seeded Blue…
Irvington HS Athletic Hall of Fame announces 2020 induction class
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington High School Athletic Hall of Fame announced its 2020 induction class.…
PHOTOS: Glen Ridge HS boys soccer team wins Group 1 state championship
UNION, NJ — The Glen Ridge High School boys soccer team won the Group 1 state…
Bloomfield Jr. Bengals B squad wins Super Bowl title
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield Jr. Bengals B football squad (seventh-grade team) won the New Jersey…
West Orange HS football team ends stellar 7-4 season
By Joe Ragozzino and JR Parachini. The West Orange High School football team finished a stellar…
Seton Hall Prep football team falls to St. Augustine Prep in Tournament to end fine 8-2 season
WEST ORANGE, NJ — On a cold and windy afternoon, the fourth-seeded Seton Hall Prep football…
Seton Hall Prep soccer team ‘dream to coach’ in state title year
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Seton Hall Prep soccer team completed an outstanding season with a…
East Orange Campus HS football team drops tough 14-6 decision to Passaic County Tech in playoff semifinals
WAYNE, NJ — The third-seeded East Orange Campus High School football team dropped a heart-breaking 14-6…
Glen Ridge HS boys soccer team captures Group 1 state championship to cap great season
UNION, NJ — For any high school team, the ultimate goal is to finish the season…
Belleville HS football team enjoys best season in decades as Bucs finish 7-3
BELLEVILLE, NJ — The Belleville High School football team enjoyed its best season in decades. The…
