SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — As part of his work with the South Orange Community Care & Justice Program, Seton Hall University social work professor Juan Rios hosted a virtual reality…
South Orange Community Care & Justice previews virtual reality ‘1,000 Cut Journey’
Local woman publishes children’s book set in West Orange
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Tiberah Berhanu was talking to her brother about his citizenship application when she noticed that her son looked concerned. The next day, when she asked why…
Irvington native sees success on film circuit
IRVINGTON, NJ — Irvington native Damon “Abwon” Clindinin is continuing his slow climb to the top of the media and film industry, dominating the field as a media producer and…
Glen Ridge’s Troop 55 welcomes potential Scouts at mock campsite
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Sept. 12 was Eagle Scout Day in Glen Ridge, as Troop 55 set up a mock campsite on the lawn of Glen Ridge Congregational Church to…
East Orange launches 10,000 Fathers Initiative
EAST ORANGE, NJ — When it comes to representation, it’s important for children to know that there’s no ceiling for their dreams. Role models are important, especially within the black…
Essex County remembers on 20th anniversary of 9/11
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Essex County marked the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center with a ceremony at Eagle Rock Reservation, at which the…
Columbia High School marching band is back in red and black
MAPLEWOOD / SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The members of the Columbia High School marching band didn’t even wear their uniforms last year. The fall 2020 season was different from usual,…
Bloomfield High social studies educator is named Teacher of the Year
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The new school year is little more than a week old, but the Bloomfield High School social studies department is already winning awards. Shamshadeen Mayers, who teaches…
Play directed by Glen Ridge’s Wooten deftly explores one family’s relationships in 1933 Germany
UNION, NJ — Premiere Stages, the professional acting company in residence at Kean University, has resumed production after a two-year, pandemic-induced hiatus with the staging of “Year One,” a 90-minute…
West Orange, Prism settle lawsuit: WO to pay $12.5M for property
WEST ORANGE, NJ — In a statement sent to the West Orange Chronicle on Sept. 13, West Orange Mayor Robert Parisi said that the township has reached a settlement with…
Students thrilled as they head back to school in West Orange
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Students from preschool through senior year returned to school in West Orange on Sept. 9, many for the first time in nearly 18 months. Mask protocols…
Historic District design guidelines are presented at Glen Ridge meeting
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge Historic Preservation Commission heard a presentation about the design guidelines for the borough’s historic district at its meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 1; the…
East Orange teacher named Essex County’s Teacher of the Year
EAST ORANGE, NJ — When the New Jersey Department of Education announced the 2021-2022 county Teachers of the Year on Wednesday, Aug. 25, the educator chosen to receive the award…
West Orange School District ready for the new school year
WEST ORANGE, NJ — At the Board of Education meeting on Monday, Aug. 30, West Orange School District Superintendent Scott Cascone spoke about the reopening of schools on Thursday, Sept.…
Green and Healthy Homes Initiative launches in Bloomfield
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Healthier homes are being made in Bloomfield, as the Bloomfield Department of Health and Human Services has recently announced the launch of its Green and Healthy Homes…
Longtime Orange HS head football coach Randy Daniel retires
ORANGE, NJ — By now almost everyone in the city of Orange Township has heard the…
Bloomfield HS girls soccer team falls to Verona; moves to 4-3 on season
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School girls soccer team lost to Verona, 5-2, Sept. 21.…
Bloomfield HS boys soccer team falls to Caldwell
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School boys soccer team lost to Caldwell, 4-0, Sept. 20,…
Glen Ridge HS girls soccer team enjoys good start to season
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge High School girls soccer team has enjoyed a good…
Glen Ridge HS football team to host Dwight Morrow
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge High School football team will host Dwight Morrow on…
St. Joseph’s CYO accepts basketball sign-ups
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — St. Joseph’s Catholic Youth Organization basketball in Maplewood is accepting registrations from girls…
Irvington HS football team tops Hudson Catholic in overtime
IRVINGTON, NJ — Adon Shuler scored a touchdown on a fake field-goal attempt in overtime as…
West Orange HS boys soccer edges MKA to improve to 4-0
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School boys soccer team edged past Montclair Kimberley…
Seton Hall Prep cross-country team opens SEC with wins
WEST ORANGE, NJ — In the opening race of the Super Essex Conference competition at Branch…
Seton Hall Prep soccer team raises record to 5-0 on season
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Seton Hall Prep soccer team had a perfect 3-0 week to…
Seton Hall Prep football team gives great effort despite 2 OT loss to St. Peter’s Prep
WEST ORANGE, NJ — On a warm Saturday afternoon, the Seton Hall Prep football team traveled…