BLOOMFIELD, NJ — School is under way for another year and six teachers, brand new to the district, have joined Principal Alla Vayda-Manzo’s staff at Bloomfield Middle School. In an…
Principal helps faculty implement new programs
Community discusses pros and cons of police’s MOU with Ring
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Residents gathered in the West Orange Public Library on Sept. 9 to discuss the Memorandum of Understanding that the West Orange Police Department entered into with…
SO Health Fair covers its bases
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The village held its annual health fair at the South Orange Firehouse on Sept. 7, providing free health screenings for residents where the firetrucks are usually…
WO Girl Scouts take action, plant garden outside library
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Girl Scout Troop 20262, which serves fifth-graders at Hazel and Gregory elementary schools, recently took the first step in its “Take Action Project.” For their Junior…
Celebration Sunday was wonderful
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Celebration Sunday was observed Sunday, Sept. 8, at the Glen Ridge Congregational Church, with worship followed by an annual picnic on the lawn. The outdoor get-together…
TC discusses electric vehicles, their charging stations
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Township Committee discussed two proposed ordinances that deal with electric vehicles and charging stations at its meeting on Sept. 3, defining what an electric vehicle…
David Lyons remembered at funeral
IRVINGTON, NJ — The funeral for former Irvington Municipal Council President and North Ward Councilman David Lyons took place at Christian Pentecostal Church on Clinton Avenue on Monday, Aug. 19.…
Community comes out for Italian-American Festival
ORANGE, NJ — The Orange Italian American Organization, city of Orange and Mayor Dwayne Warren came together to celebrate community and culture at the 19th annual Italian-American Festival on Lincoln…
Bloomfield says goodbye to one of its own
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield resident Anatalia Faith Pena was remembered at two public events in the past week. A requiem Mass at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Montclair on Wednesday,…
Essex County remembers Sept. 11, 2001
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Essex County community gathered the morning of Sept. 11 to mark the 18th anniversary of the tragedies in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. The…
West Orange students head back to school on Sept. 4
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Thousands of West Orange students returned to school under sunny skies on Sept. 4 via buses, cars and their own foot. Smiles were in abundance at…
Bloomfield principals speak about the new programs ahead
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — With Bloomfield schools now open, faculty and students are about to embrace new ways of teaching and learning. According to Superintendent Salvatore Goncalves, a key element in…
Seniors enjoy picnic and barbecue at WO pool
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange held a senior picnic at the Ginny Duenkel Pool on Sept. 3. Attendees enjoyed a barbecue lunch and some leisure time with friends and…
Irvington settles with young man following claims of police brutality
MAPLEWOOD / IRVINGTON, NJ — According to an order of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, Jason McDougall has reached an amicable settlement with the…
WOHS alumnus takes lead role in fundraising pediatric cancer research
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Michael McCullom was only a few months away from graduating from West Orange High School this past winter when he was diagnosed with a rare sarcoma,…
Poundstone brings her conversational comedy to SOPAC
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Paula Poundstone has a treadmill desk in her office, but she never turns it on to use it. “Here’s the thing,” she said in a phone…
Fire Department plans for the future
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield Fire Department is working on a new strategic plan that will be an operational blueprint for the next three to five years. The department has…
PHOTOS: West Orange HS football team defeats Paterson Kennedy to improve to 2-0
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange High School football team improved to 2-0 on the…
Christopher “CJ” Morgan posthumously honored at West Orange HS football game
WEST ORANGE,NJ — During halftime of the West Orange High School football team’s home opener against…
Irvington HS football team rallies past Union City, 21-12, to move to 2-0
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington High School football team earned a hard-fought 21-12 win over Union…
PHOTOS: West Orange HS boys soccer team plays to 2-2 tie with Columbia
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The West Orange High School boys soccer team played to a 2-2 tie…
Belleville HS girls volleyball team is off to 2-2 start to season
BELLEVILLE, NJ — The Belleville High School girls volleyball team is off to a 2-2 start…
PHOTOS: Bloomfield HS girls volleyball team defeats Belleville
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School girls volleyball team defeated Belleville, 25-21, 25-13, Sept. 12,…
Columbia HS boys soccer team seeks progress
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Columbia High School boys soccer team looks to gain more improvement.…
Nutley HS boys soccer team is off to a good start
NUTLEY, NJ – The Nutley High School boys soccer team is off to a 2-1 start…
Irvington HS receives NJSIAA Sportsmanship Award
IRVINGTON, NJ — Irvington High School athletic director Dr. John Taylor announced that IHS has received…
PHOTOS: Glen Ridge HS girls soccer team defeats Bloomfield for first win of season
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Glen Ridge High School girls soccer team defeated Bloomfield, 4-0, Sept. 10,…
Taliyah Hayes, Jared Manifold lead Irvington HS cross-country teams in meet
IRVINGTON, NJ – The Irvington High School boys and girls cross-country teams gave good efforts during…
PHOTOS: Bloomfield HS boys soccer team falls to MKA in 2 OT
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Bloomfield High School boys soccer team fell to Montclair Kimberley Academy, 2-1,…
UPDATE: Columbia HS football team defeats Central in season opener
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Columbia High School football team kicked off the season in winning fashion.…
Bloomfield HS football team gears up for home opener
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School football team will gear up for its home opener…