BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield College recently announced it is seeking strategic partnerships and philanthropic support from the higher education and corporate communities to enable the four-year institution to continue its…
Bloomfield College seeks major institutional and financial support, or it may close
South Orange BOT approves allocation for loan project to support black homebuyers
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Board of Trustees approved a resolution to allocate $100,000 from an affordable housing settlement agreement with the Third and Valley redevelopment project to…
Phillips updates the Glen Ridge community on COVID-19 cases, response in the schools
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Glen Ridge School District Superintendent Dirk Phillips updated Board of Education members and the public on COVID-19 cases in the district and district initiatives at the…
Jennings discusses ways to improve the Bloomfield HS graduation rate
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield High School Principal Chris Jennings spoke to the Board of Education about the high school graduation rate at the Oct. 12 meeting, explaining the factors that…
New venue, but same great theater offerings from former South Orange company
By Debbie L. Hochberg / Correspondent BASKING RIDGE, NJ — The opening night buzz was palpable on Saturday night, Oct. 16, at the American Theater Group’s first production in 19 months,…
Be welcomed back to the theater with the splendid ‘Songs for a New World’
By Debbie L. Hochberg / Correspondent MILLBURN, NJ — “The Paper Mill is back!” These words from the producing artistic director of the Paper Mill Playhouse, Mark S. Hoebee, were music…
Best Buddies champion and mission partner raise funds for nonprofit
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Jenna Rosa has spent the last few weeks trying to reach an ambitious fundraising goal. Nominated as a Champion of the Year through Best Buddies International,…
East Orange students win Best Documentary at Newark film festival
EAST ORANGE, NJ — East Orange celebrated recently as a group of high school filmmakers won Best Documentary at the Newark International Film Festival, a five-day showcase of independent talent…
Irvington holds successful Breast Cancer Walk
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington Department of Health and Senior Services organized its 10th annual Breast Cancer Walk at Irvington Park on Saturday, Oct. 16, back after a hiatus last…
Achieve Foundation announces fall 2021 education grant recipients
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The board of trustees at the Achieve Foundation, a nonprofit organization promoting high-quality education that prepares South Orange–Maplewood School District students for the future, has announced the…
East Orange teacher prevails as New Jersey’s Teacher of the Year
EAST ORANGE, NJ — East Orange STEM Academy social studies teacher Theresa Maughan was recognized for her outstanding work as an educator when she was named New Jersey State Teacher…
Twin brothers from Bloomfield make NJ flag football team for Special Olympics
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Derrick and Delon Noble started competing in the Special Olympics in 2009, and now, more than a decade later, the Bloomfield twin brothers will be representing the New…
NJ law enforcement leaders honor officers, including Roberts, who died during pandemic
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey’s law enforcement leaders gathered Oct. 13 at the Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex in Trenton to unveil the state’s first permanent memorial honoring police officers…
Nutley and Belleville hold grand Columbus Day Parade
NUTLEY / BELLEVILLE, NJ — The Nutley–Belleville Columbus Day Parade on Oct. 10 was a grand affair; attendees did not let the rain stop them from celebrating the two towns…
Library of Things proves to be a hit at Glen Ridge Public Library
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge Public Library’s Library of Things started to come together at the beginning of March 2020, right as the COVID-19 pandemic hit and shut…
Nutley HS football team drops heartbreaker to Bergenfield; gears up for West Essex for the division title
NUTLEY — The Nutley High School football team lost a heartbreaking 15-13 decision to Bergenfield on…
Belleville HS football team crushes Passaic
BELLEVILLE — James Cook Jr. scored three touchdowns to lead the Belleville High School football team…
Orange native and baseball legend Monte Irvin posthumously inducted into New Jersey Hall of Fame
ORANGE, NJ — The late Monte Irvin, an Orange native and Hall of Fame baseball player,…
East Orange Campus HS football team defeats Pope John to improve to 7-0
EAST ORANGE, NJ — “When was the last time East Orange Campus started with a record…
Orange HS football team falls to Livingston
ORANGE, NJ — On a warm Friday evening, Oct. 15, under the lights at Orange Bell…
Kotronis nets 4 goals to lead Glen Ridge HS girls soccer in win over Hudson Catholic
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Junior midfielder Ava Kotronis scored four goals to lead the Glen Ridge…
Bloomfield HS boys soccer team enjoys good week
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School boys soccer team enjoyed a good week. The Bengals…
Glen Ridge HS football team defeats Dover, 51-0, for fourth win in a row
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge High School football team has simply been dominant this…
Columbia HS boys soccer team defeats Belleville; girls volleyball goes 1-1 in ECT
The Columbia High School boys soccer team defeated Belleville, 2-0, Oct. 18, in Belleville to improve…
Seton Hall Prep football team defeats Delbarton, 34-21
WEST ORANGE, NJ — On a beautiful Saturday afternoon, Oct. 16, the Seton Hall Prep football…
Columbia HS football team defeats Bloomfield
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Columbia High School football team defeated Bloomfield, 18-15, in thrilling fashion…
