The Gas Lamp Juniors will be presenting the junior edition of Disney’s musical, “The Little Mermaid.” Based on the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, “The Little Mermaid” was initially a…
Gas Lamp Jrs. put on ‘Little Mermaid’
Howard University Alumni holding Golf Scholarship Tournament
ORANGE — The Howard University alumni clubs of Central and North New Jersey and Greater New York City have set their annual Golf Scholarship Tournament for Monday, July 21, at…
Irvington man sentenced for assaulting ex-girlfriend outside her East Orange home
An Irvington man pleaded guilty to charges that will send him to prison for 10 years for assaulting his former girlfriend. The plea was entered in connection with an incident…
Women’s Club plans open house, square dance
The Women’s Club of Glen Ridge is preparing to open its doors to the community for a final event celebrating the centennial of its clubhouse. The event is Saturday, Sept.…
BHS teacher retiring after 36 years
Bloomfield High School Industrial Arts teacher Anthony Todaro retired at the end of the school year. A BHS graduate, class of ‘76, he taught for more than 30 years in…
Maplewood Fourth of July Bike Parade
The annual Bike Parade was held Friday morning with police leading bicyclists, scooter riders, parents pushing carriages and others through the village to Memorial Park where refreshments were served and…
Maplewood Memorial Library is Officially ‘Open for All’
Patrons had to walk several blocks to attend. They sat or stood in the shade where they could but so many people were present that the majority were under the…
West Orange Fourth of July celebration
West Orange held its annual Independence Day celebration behind the library. The daytime event included inflatables, food trucks and live music, including America’s Sweethearts performing 1940s era music, DJ Flo…
Two teens finish in top spots at annual Fourth of July Run Through Maplewood 5K
About 300 people participated in the annual Fourth of July Run Through Maplewood 5K race on Friday, July 4. The race was won by 16-year-old Abraham Hoffmann, of Maplewood in…
East Orange celebrates July 4th with music, dancing, fireworks at Paul Robeson Stadium
The City of East Orange hosted an Independence Day celebration on July 4th at Paul Robeson stadium. Vendors were on hand selling food and souvenirs and music and entertainment was…
Federal government seeks removal of political messages, art from roadways
United States Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has launched a nationwide roadway safety initiative that among other things calls for the elimination of art and political messages on roadways. “Roads…
It’s a Spiotta Park Saturday night
SOUTH ORANGE — The Scios Brothers with NoName James performed in Spiotta Park on Saturday, July 5, as part of the Downtown After Sundown concert series run by Downtown South…
Maplewood Fourth of July Pet Parade
The annual Fourth of July Pet Parade was held on Friday outside the Maplewood Community Center. The event was emceed by Bill Tomlin and awards were given to the Most…
287 eighth-graders graduate from Liberty Middle School
WEST ORANGE — The 287 members of the eighth-grade class at Liberty Middle School participated in a graduation ceremony on June 17, at West Orange High School. The Liberty Choir,…
West Orange resident conceives poetry reading at the Boathouse
WEST ORANGE — Poet Frank L. Niccoletti, of West Orange, had a vision for the Boathouse in Verona Park. He thought it would be a great place to have a…
Glen Ridge HS boys lacrosse players honored during state-title season
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge High School boys lacrosse team won the New Jersey…
Seton Hall University track and field/cross-country coach John Moon’s glowing legacy
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — For more than half a century, John Moon has presided over some…
Glen Ridge Red Dogs football accepting registration for the season
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge Red Dogs have officially opened registration for the 2025…
Irvington Knights Elite excels at AAU Regional track and field meet
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington Knights Elite youth track and field team competed at the AAU…
East Orange Campus HS boys basketball team enjoying fine summer
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The East Orange Campus High School boys basketball team has started an…
West Orange HS girls lacrosse players receive accolades
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School girls lacrosse team enjoyed a successful season…
Columbia HS boys lacrosse players garner honors
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Columbia High School boys lacrosse team featured six players who earned…
Columbia HS girls lacrosse players gain accolades
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Columbia High School girls lacrosse team featured several players who earned…
Glen Ridge HS girls lacrosse players gain honors
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge High School girls lacrosse team, which won the Essex…
Irvington native Jamir Brown excels at Rowan Univ., named Metro Region Track Athlete of the Year
IRVINGTON/GLASSBORO, NJ — Irvington native Jamir Brown enjoyed an excellent spring season for the Rowan University…
West Orange HS girls flag football team has great year
WEST ORANGE, NJ — In its third year of existence, the West Orange High School Mountaineers…
