EAST ORANGE, NJ — One day a few years ago, Trinity Davis-Floyd’s older brothers didn’t want to play with her so she went to find her dad to lodge a…
Fantasy world created by 8 year old becomes book
New apartment building opens by train station
ORANGE, NJ — A luxury apartment building has opened up next to the Orange Train Station. “Move-ins are slated for the next couple of weeks,” said Adam Pasternack, president of…
Kelly Elementary holds Color Run fundraiser
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Kelly Elementary School held a Color Run on May 5 as a fundraiser sponsored by the PTA. Students navigated an obstacle course on the school field…
VFW commander leads Memorial Day Parade
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield inaugurated another summer on Monday, May 29, with its traditional Memorial Day parade down Broad Street. The event was particularly noteworthy because the individual who for…
West Orange remembers its fallen
WEST ORANGE, NJ — A Memorial Day Program was held on the steps of the municipal building on Monday, May 29. The event included the Pledge of Allegiance, remarks by…
Man wanted for shooting four is caught
IRVINGTON, NJ — An Irvington man wanted for shooting four people was one of 43 fugitives arrested in a multi-agency warrant sweep of Essex County. “This warrant sweep was a…
GR Band Kids holds benefit concert for earthquake victims
By Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta Correspondent GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The devastating earthquakes that battered both Turkey and Syria earlier this year was upsetting to Glen Ridge High School senior, Yasmin Ayan.…
Bloomfield High School celebrates the work of its artists
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The work of art students at Bloomfield High School is on display in two third-floor galleries and the library under the banner of “BHS Related Arts Festival.”…
Parade, ceremony honor the fallen
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony were held Monday. The parade route took marchers up Parker Avenue to Maplewood Avenue through the village before turning left onto Baker…
Remembering each and every one of the fallen
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Glen Ridge families and friends gathered Monday, May 29, at Ridgewood and Bloomfield avenues, for their Memorial Day of Remembrance. For the small community, it was…
Planners talk development in 3 towns
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Tri-Community Commercial and Residential Development Seminar was held May 16 at the Parkway Office Campus. The sold-out seminar included municipal planning representatives of Irvington, East Orange…
Flag display pays tribute to heroes
WEST ORANGE, NJ – One hundred American flags line Pleasant Valley Way in front of West Orange High and Kelly Elementary schools. These flags are part of the “Flags for…
Bloomfield College graduates milestone 150th class
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield College held it’s 150th commencement ceremony on the College Quadrangle, marking a landmark moment in the history of the college. Just over 280 students, with family…
Dancers, art students team up for gallery show
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Columbia High School’s Special Dance Company and a group of art students joined forces to put together a show for the school’s Domarecki Gallery, bringing to…
Cleaning headstones to honor those that gave all
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The gentle removal of dirt and discoloration from the headstones of young soldiers killed in action and interred in Bloomfield Cemetery is currently being undertaken. Micheal Perrone,…
Columbia HS girls lacrosse falls in state tourney to end winning season, Henigan records 500th save
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Columbia High School girls lacrosse team, seeded ninth, lost at No. 8…
Tosca Blanford-Bynoe, former Irvington HS track champion, named superior court judge
IRVINGTON, NJ — Tosca Blanford-Bynoe, a 1982 Irvington High School graduate who won the girls 100-meter…
West Orange HS’ Lucinda Edwards named NJSIAA Scholar Athlete
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange High School girls volleyball star Lucinda Edwards was named a…
Belleville HS’ Jericho Perez and Ashley Cely are Essex County Scholar Athlete Award recipients
BELLEVILLE, NJ — Belleville High School’s Jericho Perez and Ashley Cely were honored as 2022-2023 Karen…
Nutley HS’ Jack Bumpus and Mia DiPiano are Essex County Scholar Athlete Award recipients
NUTLEY, NJ — Nutley High School seniors Jack Bumpus and Mia DiPiano were honored as 2022-23…
Seton Hall Prep golf team finishes 19-3 season
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Seton Hall Prep golf team completed its season with a 19-3…
West Orange HS baseball team finishes winning season
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School baseball team, under head coach Tim Blumkin,…
Glen Ridge HS softball has good run this season
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge High School softball team had a good run in…
Columbia HS boys lacrosse team wins division title, advances to the state quarterfinals
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Columbia High School boys lacrosse team, under head coach and CHS…
Columbia HS baseball falls to Bloomfield in state tournament
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Columbia High School baseball team, seeded 15th, lost at No. 2…
Belleville HS baseball team achieves banner baseball season
BELLEVILLE, NJ — The Belleville High School baseball team enjoyed a stellar season this spring. The…