IRVINGTON, NJ — When Santa Claus made his way to Irvington Town Hall this year, instead of using a sled with eight reindeer, he rode a decorative fire truck to…
Irvington hosts Holiday Lighting Spectacular
Sheriff’s office to disband K-9 Unit in the new year
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — At the start of the new year, the four-legged members of the Essex County Sheriff’s Office will be hanging up their leashes. Effective Jan. 1, the…
Council withdraws conservation ordinance
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge Borough Council withdrew the second reading of an amendment to its landscape watering conservation ordinance Monday, Dec. 9, after a small group of…
Orange lights up the city with holiday tree-lighting
ORANGE, NJ — The previous day’s snowy conditions didn’t deter Orange from welcoming the Christmas holiday by kicking off its annual tree-lighting ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 3. Residents were eager…
Carteret Elementary students enjoy annual book fair
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Kids and books are perfect together, as seen at Carteret Elementary School’s annual Scholastic Book Fair, which took place last week. Assorted varieties of colorful paperbacks and…
Educational Foundation donates $68,984 to Board of Ed
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield Educational Foundation last month presented a check for $68,984 to the Bloomfield Board of Education. The funds will be earmarked for innovative learning and teaching…
Social studies supervisor discusses department’s future with BOE
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange School District social studies supervisor Mike Figueiredo presented the West Orange Board of Education at its Nov. 18 meeting with an update on the…
SOVCA to focus on placemaking, beautification in coming year
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Board of Trustees heard a presentation from the South Orange Village Center Alliance about its 2020 budget at the Nov. 25 BOT meeting,…
‘East Orange Boogie Woogie’ mural unveiled
EAST ORANGE, NJ — East Orange Mayor Ted Green and City Council unveiled a towering, 2,000 square-foot majestic mural at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Inspired by nationally…
Young and old enjoy senior luncheon
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School Key Club and middle school Builders Club served about 80 local senior citizens Thanksgiving dinner at the high school on Tuesday, Nov. 26.…
Thanksgiving lunch highlights community, strength, giving
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Chamber of Commerce, West Orange Lions Club, West Orange Rotary Club and Orange/West Orange UNICO hosted their annual Community Thanksgiving Luncheon on Nov.…
Maplewood restricts sales of dogs, cats from stores
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Township Committee unanimously approved on second reading at its Nov. 18 meeting an ordinance that restricts the sale of dogs and cats in town, preventing…
East Orange Hall of Fame honors Class of 2019
EAST ORANGE — The East Orange Hall of Fame Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 30, honored a diverse set of people in different categories, shining a light on local talent in…
Great weather, good crowd for the 20th Ashenfelter 8K
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The 20th running of the Ashenfelter 8K on Thanksgiving Day last week was held in perfect fall weather with nearly 3,000 runners entered. The overall winner was…
Glen Ridge singer receiving recognition
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Glen Ridge eighth-grader Julian Novoa will be performing tonight in the Opera Theatre of Montclair’s abridged narrated production of Gian Carlo Menotti’s “Amahl and the Night…
East Orange Campus HS football players earn conference honors
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The East Orange Campus High School football team featured several players who…
East Orange Campus HS fall athletes earn SEC honors
EAST ORANGE, NJ — East Orange Campus High School fall teams featured several athletes who have…
West Orange HS tennis star Justin Cadeau signs with Howard University
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange High School senior and tennis phenom Justin Cadeau has signed…
Bloomfield HS boys and girls bowling teams roll to wins
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School boys and girls bowling teams improved to 14-7 records…
Bloomfield HS football players earn conference honors
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School football team featured four players who earned Super Football…
Bloomfield HS alum Nick Restaino boots into Delaware Valley Univ. record books
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield High School alumnus Nick Restaino finished an historic career as a place-kicker…
Seton Hall Prep wrestling team has high hopes for another dominant campaign
WEST ORANGE, NJ — As the Seton Hall Prep wrestling team has begun to practice and…
West Orange HS football players earn conference honors
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School football team featured several players who earned…
Seton Hall Prep hockey team skates to 5-5 with Portledge in home opener
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Seton Hall Prep ice hockey team opened up its home schedule…
Nutley HS fall athletes earn SEC honors
NUTLEY, NJ — Nutley High School fall teams featured several athletes who have earned Super Essex…
Irvington HS boys and girls indoor track and field teams have high hopes with talented athletes
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington High School boys and girls indoor track and field teams have…
Glen Ridge HS football players gain conference honors
Photos Courtesy of Tom Garske and Ben Bronstein GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge High…
Orange HS football players earn conference honors
ORANGE, NJ — The following Orange High School football players have earned All-Super Football Conference-Freedom White…
Orange HS fall athletes earn All-SEC honors
ORANGE, NJ — The following Orange High School fall athletes have earned All-Super Essex Conference honors:…
