WEST ORANGE, NJ — The annual “Patriots v. Loyalists” debate in Paul Stefanelli’s fourth-grade class at Redwood School on March 15 entertained as well as educated students, parents and administrators.…
Redwood ‘Patriots v. Loyalists’ debate sets stage for Revolutionary War
WO’s Sheard takes SOPAC stage with rhythm, blues, jazz
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Lynette Sheard’s musical career started with a song about her love of KFC. She was onstage at the opening of the Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center…
New Lion Gate park is dedicated
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Ground was broken on the proposed Lion Gate open space project Friday, March 15. Envisioned on the 18.2-acre site of the former Scientific Glass Co. is a…
Freeholder’s primary is turning into fashion forward event
IRVINGTON, NJ — Newly sworn-in Essex County Freeholder Romaine Graham’s campaign to win the Democratic Party primary on Tuesday, June 4, is shaping up to be a fashion forward campaign,…
MSU African drumming residency enters 2nd year at Seth Boyden
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Montclair State University’s African Drumming Ensemble had Seth Boyden School’s third-grade staff and students on their feet dancing and drumming their way into the start of a…
Firefighters learn workouts tailored for their profession
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Members of the Bloomfield Fire Department recently completed a workshop to provide exercising techniques specifically designed for firefighters. Four sessions of eight hours each were held at…
Plenty of upgrades to see in the borough
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Glen Ridge will be receiving a $39,200 grant for infrastructure improvements. The funding is part of a $5.5 million package from the Community Development Block Grant…
Mayor’s Ball may just have ‘luck of the Irish’ on its side
EAST ORANGE, NJ — East Orange Mayor Ted Green hosted his second annual Mayor’s Ball on Saturday, March 16, the day before St. Patrick’s Day, but Green attributed that to…
DiVincenzo signs Project Labor Agreement for parking decks
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. and local construction trades unions announced that two project labor agreements were signed on Monday, March 11. The agreements ensure…
IHS wins 2019 Essex County Consumer Bowl
IRVINGTON, NJ — For the 11th straight year, the Irvington High School Consumer Bowl Team has won the Essex County Championship. The county competition took place on Friday, Feb. 8,…
Students prepare for fifth- and sixth-grade Challenge 24 competition
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield school district finals for an arithmetic competition among fifth- and sixth-graders was held at the Bloomfield Middle School on Friday, March 15, with nine students advancing…
WOFD and administration verbally agree to new contract
WEST ORANGE, NJ — After 14 months working without a contract, the West Orange Fire Department has verbally agreed to a new one, with the two unions representing the department…
S. Orange shows Irish pride at WO St. Pat’s Parade
WEST ORANGE, NJ — South Park and District Pipes and Drums, from South Orange, marches in the 68th annual West Orange St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 10.…
Lieutenants promoted to captains in Town Hall ceremony
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Three Bloomfield Police Department lieutenants were promoted to the rank of captain at a ceremony at Town Hall on Tuesday evening, Feb. 26. The officers were captains…
West Orange shakes its shamrocks at 2019 parade
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange St. Patrick’s Day Parade was a smashing success for the 68th year in a row. Though it was raining, that did not deter…
TC tables plastic bag ordinance
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Following a lengthy public comment, the Maplewood Township Committee voted at its March 5 meeting to table an ordinance that would have prohibited the use of single-use…
District gets national honors for ‘Start with Hello’ program
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield School District was recognized by a national organization on Feb. 22 for its embrace of “Start with Hello Week,” a program taking place Sept. 24…
Glen Ridge HS softball team features good returning nucleus
GLEN RIDGE, NJ – The Glen Ridge High School varsity softball team returns virtually its entire…
East Orange natives serve as game officials for NCAA FCS Football Playoffs
EAST ORANGE, NJ – East Orange natives Darin Patrick and Jarrod Johnson were game officials during…
Orange HS baseball team seeks another great season
ORANGE, NJ – The Orange High School Tornadoes baseball team got a taste of championship success…
UPDATED: Belleville HS baseball team boasts good senior group as season looms
BELLEVILLE, NJ – The Belleville High School varsity baseball team returns a good group of seniors,…
UPDATED: Nutley HS baseball team boasts outstanding talent; seeks another stellar season
NUTLEY – Year in and year out, you can always expect the Nutley High School varsity…
Irvington HS alum Josh Evans returns to football in new AAF
IRVINGTON, NJ – Josh Evans, a former legendary Irvington High School athlete, is back in football.…
Maplewood-South Orange Wrestling Club enjoys historic resurgence
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – Youth wrestling in Maplewood and South Orange is experiencing an historic resurgence.…
Bloomfield 5th Quarter Club Golf Outing planned for May 6
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Bloomfield 5th Quarter Club’s Third Annual Golf Outing will take place Monday,…
Irvington HS boys basketball coach Elias Brantley receives LifeChanger Award for selfless acts
IRVINGTON, NJ – Irvington High School boys basketball head coach Elias Brantley cares a lot about…
Columbia HS boys fencers earn All State honors
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – The New Jersey Interscholastic Fencing Association All State Banquet took place March 18…
Glen Ridge HS lacrosse teams gear up for seasons
GLEN RIDGE, NJ – The Glen Ridge High School lacrosse seasons will begin next week. The…
Play ball! Bloomfield HS baseball team seeks fine season
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Bloomfield High School varsity baseball team boasts a senior-laden roster, looking to…
Seton Hall Prep baseball team boasts solid pitching corps
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The Seton Hall Prep baseball team, which finished 24-5 overall and won…
Orange HS baseball team will host East Orange Campus in season opener April 1
ORANGE, NJ – The Orange High School and East Orange Campus High School baseball teams will…