New Jersey-based nonprofit TEEEM, which stands for The Empathy Equality Entrepreneurship Mission, aims to inspire humanitarianism in schools. TEEEM’s free educational programs and curriculum educate youth on global issues and…
East Orange students learning empathy and social entrepreneurship with TEEEM
Film studio proposal moves forward
WEST ORANGE — The Township Council has approved Matrix Development Group’s purchase of a 12-acre tract of land that will be the home to a proposed film studio, along with…
New music director at Christ Episcopal
Ryan Bridge has been selected as the new music director at Christ Episcopal Church. A graduate of Belleville High School, class of ‘10, Bridge attended the Manhattan School of Music…
Honoring our Revolutionary War veterans
With an eye on the American Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, Bloomfield Cemetery is considering how to observe the occasion. Cemetery Superintendent Mary…
Union: SOMA negotiations likely going to mediator
By Andy Milone Correspondent Intense labor negotiations remain unsettled in the South Orange-Maplewood School District. The Education Association, representing some 700 teachers, support staff and maintenance workers from 10 schools,…
Irvington boxer taking the big stage
IRVINGTON — An Irvington boxer will be fighting on the biggest stage in New Jersey when he enters the ring at the Prudential Center in Newark for his second pro…
Library almost ready for patrons
MAPLEWOOD — The library is nearing completion and could be ready for visitors by the end of the year. A tour of the very active construction site was given last…
Keeping up with friends and neighbors
ORANGE — On the last Wednesday of every month, a group of about 25 elegantly dressed women meet for lunch in a classic Italian restaurant to laugh, catch up and…
Residents plead for theater as redevelopment plan is unveiled
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Every seat at the Woodland was filled recently when the draft of the Movie Theater Redevelopment Plan was presented. Many attendees were in red and black, to…
South Orange Skate House to host poetry reading
James Hoch, Joan Larkin, and Marcia LeBeau will be the featured poets at the next Watershed Literary Events reading on Oct. 13 at the South Orange Skate House. The reading…
Love You Girl supports victims of domestic violence
The Love You Girl Foundation was created after the founder’s best friend was shot and killed by her own husband. The foundation, which honors Alice M. Jenkins, was created by…
More than $44,000 raised to fund scholarships and promote traffic safety
Athletes from West Orange and beyond headed to Suriano Stadium on Sept. 22 to run, bike and walk 3.1 miles in honor of Nikhil Badlani for the 14th year in…
Proponent Federal Credit Union Shares $50,000 Grant With Ten Nutley Nonprofits
Grant recipients announced during the official grand opening of Proponent’s new Member Center. Nutley, NJ – [Date] – Proponent Federal Credit Union, a financial partner in Nutley for over 50…
Pastor looks back at 10 years
The Rev. Susan Dorward, of the Brookdale Reformed Church, celebrated her 10th anniversary as its pastor July 1. On Sunday, Sept. 22, on a Zoom call, together with a member…
Two local groups condemn attacks on Haitian immigrants
EAST ORANGE – Faith in New Jersey and Resistencia en Accíon New Jersey have released a statement condemning the false and dangerous allegations against Haitian migrants spread by Senator JD…
Nutley HS football team defeats Millburn
MILLBURN, NJ — The Nutley High School football team earned a hard-fought 21-12 win over Millburn…
Glen Ridge HS boys soccer team enjoys four-game win streak
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge High School boys soccer team continues to surge. The…
Columbia HS girls tennis team having fine season, preps for state sectional tourney
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Columbia High School girls tennis team is enjoying a fine season so…
Seton Hall Prep football team falls to Delbarton
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Seton Hall Prep football team fell to 2-3 after dropping a…
Seton Hall Prep soccer team moves to 6-3 on the season
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Seton Hall Prep soccer team dropped its record to 6-3 on…
Bloomfield HS girls soccer team enjoys six-game winning streak
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School girls soccer team continued its surge. The Bengals won…
Bloomfield HS boys soccer team posts victories
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School boys soccer team won two straight games to improve…
Glen Ridge HS football team defeats Hoboken
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Senior quarterback Brad Foster ran for 104 yards and a touchdown on…
Columbia HS boys soccer team defeats MKA
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Senior Matt Molica scored the game-winning goal in overtime to lift the Columbia…
West Orange HS boys soccer team defeats Seton Hall Prep
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School and Seton Hall Prep soccer teams have…
Columbia HS girls volleyball team enjoys five-match winning streak
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Columbia High School girls volleyball team won five straight matches to improve…
