WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Police Department is looking to reorganize to better serve the community. Specifically, the department will be adding a new police captain position —…
Abbott says 5th capt. will bring positive change to PD
Coffeehouse draws support, reproach from community
MAPLEWOOD / SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race presented its coffeehouse discussion “RACISM: It’s in Our Backyard Too” on Tuesday, Sept. 12, at The Woodland…
Berkeley’s new management has high hopes for the future
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Berkeley Terrace Apartments complex on Grove Street has a new owner who held a special meeting Thursday, July 27, with his tenants inside Council Chambers in…
New group seeks to have Bloomfield go solar
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Members of a recently formed activist group calling itself “Bloomfield Citizens Solar Campaign” will speak at the public hearing of the Monday, Sept. 25, Bloomfield Council meeting to…
800 come together to ‘STOP for Nikhil’
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Hundreds gathered to kick off the “STOP for Nikhil” on the track at West Orange High School’s Suriano Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 17. The 5K run…
Oysterfest draws 2,000 to The Woodland
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Robert J. Miller Oysterfest kicked off on Saturday, Sept. 16, the third year that the melanoma awareness fundraiser was held at The Woodland in Maplewood. Honoring…
Hispanic Coalition hosts soccer tournament during ‘12 Hours’
ORANGE, NJ — Orange Board of Education member Cristina Mateo and the Hispanic Coalition hosted a soccer tournament at the Orange High School baseball field at Central Avenue Playground on…
Councilman cracking down on strip clubs and code violators
IRVINGTON, NJ — West Ward Councilman Vern Cox is on a mission to clean up the city’s nightlife and social scene by closing down some of the strip bars and…
Board of Ed member Rivera has resigned her seat riverammmcidiodresigns
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Gladys Rivera, the Bloomfield Board of Education member whose legal residency was challenged after she was elected in November 2016, has resigned from the board. In a Sept.…
Green and Democrats are back on the campaign trail
EAST ORANGE, NJ — East Orange is a Democratic Party stronghold and this wasn’t lost on any of the victors of the Democratic primary on Tuesday, June 6, when East…
BOE lauds Edison Central Six staff for strides made
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Board of Education officially acknowledged that Thomas A. Edison Middle School’s “focus school” status has been removed and was notified that the school…
SHU partners with nonprofit, SOMSD hopes to be next
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Seton Hall University announced a partnership with Today’s Students Tomorrow’s Teachers on Monday, Sept. 18, officially signing an agreement that will go into effect in August…
Sodexo and school district help out local food pantry
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Sodexo, the food service provider for the West Orange School District, answered a call for help from the Holy Trinity-West Orange Food Pantry and provided several…
GRCC named PGA’s Club of the Year for 2017
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Glen Ridge Country Club held a party on Friday, Sept. 15, to celebrate having been named the NJ Professional Golfers’ Association 2017 Club of the Year. The…
Mosque and charities host meat giveaway in Irvington Park
IRVINGTON, NJ — Omar Bilal and the Friends of Irvington Park joined forces with Imam Wahy-ud Deen Shareef of the Warith-uhd Deen mosque in Newark, the Embrace Relief nonprofit organization…
Friends to hold its second book sale this coming weekend
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Friends of the West Orange Public Library will be hosting its second Fall Book Sale on Saturday, Sept. 23, and Sunday, Sept. 24, with 10,000…
Local film club to explore work from female directors
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — For both seasoned viewers of classic films and those who enjoy social commentary from unique sources, there is something for everyone in the newest film series…
West Orange HS girls’ tennis team wins ECT consolation title
Photo 1: The West Orange High School girls’ tennis team gathers together after winning the Essex County…
Nutley HS football team giving good efforts despite tough start
NUTLEY, NJ – The Nutley High School varsity football team’s winless start to the season is…
East Orange Campus HS football team tops Livingston, 26-2, to remain unbeaten at 3-0
LIVINGSTON, NJ – Sophomore quarterback Quadir Scott completed eight of 14 passes for 124 yards, including…
Glen Ridge HS football team routs MKA to move to 3-0
Photos by Steve Ellmore. The Ridgers practicing at George Washington field during preseason last month. MONTCLAIR,…
West Orange HS football team defeats Columbia, 43-13, for first win of the season
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – The West Orange High School varsity football team earned its first win of…
Glen Ridge girls’ soccer team moves to 4-0-1
Sydney Mansfield, a freshman, scored two goals and senior Lindsey Jaiyesimi had one goal and one…
Bloomfield HS boys’ soccer team continues winning ways
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Bloomfield High School boys’ varsity soccer team defeated Passaic and Glen Ridge…
Irvington HS football team falls to Smyrna, Del. for first loss of season
IRVINGTON, NJ – The Irvington High School varsity football team traveled down to Smyrna, Del. on…
PHOTOS: Bloomfield HS football team falls to North Bergen
Photos by Jerry Simon Photo 1: Marine Colonel John Armellino, BHS alum Class of 1986, being…
Irvington HS girls’ volleyball team wins five straight to start season
IRVINGTON, NJ (updated Friday Sept. 22, 2:01 p.m.) – The Irvington High School varsity…
West Orange HS girls’ soccer team moves to 4-0-2
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Sophomore Natalie Nevins had two goals and three assists; senior co-captain Kaylese…
Bloomfield HS girls’ soccer team defeats Newark East Side
Photos by Jerry Simon: Bloofield (white uniforms) vs. Newark East Side, Sept. 20 BLOOMFIELD, NJ –…
Nutley HS football team gears up for Pascack Valley
Photos by Jerry Simon: Nutley (maroon uniforms) vs. Bloomfield, Sept. 15, at Monsignor Owens field NUTLEY,…
Irvington HS cross-country teams victorious
IRVINGTON, NJ – The Irvington High School boys’ and girls’ cross-country teams earned victories in Super…
Columbia HS boys’ soccer team topples Nutley
By JR Parachini and Joe Ragozzino NUTLEY and CRANFORD – The Columbia High School boys’ varsity…
West Orange Hall of Fame induction is Oct. 5
The 23rd West Orange Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner will be held on Thursday, October 5,…
Glen Ridge HS girls’ soccer team enjoys fine 3-0-1 start to season
GLEN RIDGE, NJ – The Glen Ridge High School girls’ varsity soccer team continued its fine…
Bloomfield HS boys’ soccer team wins two in a row
Photos by Jerry Simon: Bengals (white uniform) vs. East Orange Campus (blue uniforms), Sept. 18 BLOOMFIELD,…