WEST ORANGE, NJ — Scott Cascone became the new superintendent of the West Orange School District on July 10, when the West Orange Board of Education voted unanimously to approve…
BOE approves new superintendent
BSE approves $158.9M Long Range Facilities Plan
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The South Orange-Maplewood Board of School Estimates approved the $158.9 million Long Range Facilities Plan at its July 10 meeting, allowing the district to…
Orange public unable to get copy of latest FBI subpoena through OPRA
ORANGE, NJ — The legal policy set by former Orange City attorney Eric Pennington that prohibits all correspondence and public inquiries about the ongoing Federal Bureau of Investigation probe into…
Irvington NAN Chapter partners with others to feed the needy
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington National Action Network Chapter joined forces with Bridges Outreach Inc., the High Rollaz motorcycle club, the Rotary Club, Municipal Council Vice President Renee Burgess and…
‘Broadway Under the Stars’ wows crowd at OSPAC
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The stars were out in more ways than one on Saturday, July 13, for “Broadway Under the Stars” at the Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center. The…
Maplewoodstock remains one of NJ’s largest festivals
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewoodstock 2019 lived up to the hype July 13 and 14, drawing thousands of people to Memorial Park in Maplewood for the free two-day music festival. People…
McPherson returns to court July 22 for campaign signs
IRVINGTON, NJ — Conrad McPherson, who ran for the Irvington Board of Education in the spring and lost, is scheduled to appear in court Monday, July 22, for allegedly illegally…
‘Future is Feminist’ at West Orange Arts Center
WEST ORANGE, NJ — “The Future is Feminist” and it is now in West Orange. The mixed media show of art made by women is hanging on the walls of…
Eagles player to host football camp at Robeson Stadium
EAST ORANGE, NJ — East Orange native and Philadelphia Eagles NFL player Rasul Douglas will host a football camp in conjunction with the Ted R. Green and the Akeem Cares…
Vauss, Bowers set to unveil Summer Crime Plan to keep town safe in 2019
IRVINGTON, NJ — Mayor Tony Vauss and Public Safety Director Tracy Bowers were set to unveil their 2019 Summer Crime Plan at a press conference outside the Municipal Building in…
STEM class draws students to school for the challenge
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield School District this summer has been offering a STEM class for sixth- to ninth-graders. It is a free “camp” supported by federal Title I funds…
New pastor at Congregational Church
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Rev. Jeff Mansfield is the new minister of the Glen Ridge Congregational Church. He began his tenure Monday, July 8. Mansfield, 41, grew up in…
Large crowds enjoy township’s Fourth of July festivities
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The township’s annual Independence Day celebration drew residents from all around town to the fields behind West Orange High School. There were activities for the whole…
Young local artist is featured in his second solo show
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Austin Romanaux is only 20 years old, but he’s already in the midst of his second solo art show, currently on display at the Grover House Gallery…
Roosevelt students ditches class to change the world
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Svanfridur Mura spent four days between March and June protesting in front of West Orange’s Town Hall to ask the local and national governments to take…
Maplewood Fourth of July celebration draws thousands
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Thousands of people descended on Memorial Park in Maplewood on Thursday, July 4, for the Maplewood Civic Association’s annual Independence Day festivities. The event included a car…
Should riders pay for WO jitney?
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Township Council approved a $328,680 contract between the township and Mobility Coach, which will provide drivers for the town’s jitneys for the next…
Nutley East Little League team enjoys great district tournament run
The Nutley East Little League 12-year-old All-Star baseball team enjoyed a great run in the district…
WOHS football team captures ‘Bergen Shootout’ title
The West Orange High School football team won its first-ever “Bergen Shootout” on July 13 under…
Villagers 14U softball team crowned champs
With the combination of dominant pitching and powerful hitting that made them unbeatable throughout the spring…
Villagers 14U softball team wins Verona title
On June 15 and 16, the Maplewood-South Orange Villagers 14U softball team went undefeated in five…
Ninth annual BHS Alumni Football Camp is a big success
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The ninth annual Bloomfield High School Alumni Football Camp was held Sunday, June…
Monte Irvin Giants take second place in tourney
ORANGE, NJ – On the July 6-7 weekend, the Orange Monte Irvin Giants 19u summer team…
Belleville HS baseball team clinches SEC-Colonial Division title to cap 16-9 season
BELLEVILLE, NJ – The Belleville High School baseball team ended the season with a championship! The…
Belleville HS softball team enjoys banner season
BELLEVILLE, NJ – The Belleville High School softball team enjoyed a magnificent season. The Lady Bucs,…
Webster soars at Nationals to end great GRHS track career
GLEN RIDGE, NJ – Senior captain Isaiah Webster ended his brilliant Glen Ridge High School track…
East Orange Campus HS boys basketball team falls at top-seeded Clifton in North 1,Group 4 state tournament first round
EAST ORANGE, NJ – The 16th-seeded East Orange Campus High School boys varsity basketball team fell…
Glen Ridge HS boys basketball team gains good experience this season
GLEN RIDGE, NJ – The Glen Ridge High School boys varsity basketball team defeated Cedar Grove…
Maplewood Rec basketball teams to play in championship games
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – Four Maplewood Recreation basketball teams have advanced to the championship games in their…
Bloomfield HS girls basketball team tops Kearny in North 1, Group 4 state tournament first round
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – Junior guard Samantha Columna scored 12 points to lead the fifth-seeded Bloomfield High…
Nutley HS wrestling team enjoys solid 20-win season
NUTLEY, NJ – The Nutley High School wrestling program has produced tremendous success in its history.…