The township of Irvington is moving forward into the new year while accomplishing two things: feeding an extraordinary number of residents and improving township parks. These two accomplishments are a…
Irvington sees milestones and accomplishments, despite COVID-19 crisis
Orange celebrates the MLK Jr. holiday with Day of Service
ORANGE, NJ — Every year, the nation commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. Day in honor of the Baptist minister and activist who fought for equal rights for all Americans, regardless…
SAL 105 in Belleville presents $1,000 check to charity
BELLEVILLE, NJ — As one of its major “adopted” charities, Sons of the American Legion Squadron 105 in Belleville made a $500 donation in December to the Fisher House Foundation.…
WOSD to move ahead with hybrid learning
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange School District began Phase 1 of its reopening plan on Jan. 19, welcoming back all staff members to the school buildings, along with…
Gas Lamp Players’ mission accomplished: finding new ways to entertain
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Like most theater companies, the Gas Lamp Players weren’t able to have the 2020 they had planned. The COVID-19 pandemic canceled their anticipated spring productions and…
Fischman to remain as BOE president in Bloomfield
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield Superintendent of Schools Sal Goncalves announced that the district’s schools would remain closed for in-person learning until further notice in a letter to the community on…
Matute-Brown sworn in as West Orange Township Council president
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Township Council held its first meeting of the new year on Jan. 5, swearing in two new council members and a new council…
Orange mayor to head Committee on Cannabis
ORANGE, NJ — Already the mayor of Orange and the northern New Jersey vice president of the New Jersey Urban Mayors Association, Dwayne Warren has now undertaken an additional responsibility,…
ICE detainees go on hunger strike at ECCF
NEWARK, NJ — Approximately 150 men in ICE custody are on a hunger strike inside the Essex County Correctional Facility and the Hudson County Correctional Center in an effort to…
Irvington concludes investigation of collapsed house
IRVINGTON, NJ — Building a house requires a sturdy foundation, a comprehensive building plan and sound materials. Thanks to building codes and qualified contractors, it is rare to see a…
South Orange HR firm hired by governor
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — A South Orange human resources firm was hired to work on Gov. Phil Murphy’s 2021 reelection bid, the campaign announced in a press release on Jan.…
Area officials express dismay, outrage about Jan. 6 events at the Capitol
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Jan. 6, 2021, is a day that will live in infamy. Thousands of individuals, some armed, from across the country stormed the U.S. Capitol looking to…
Essex County commissioners sworn in at 2021 organization meeting
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — District 2 Commissioner Wayne Richardson, of Newark, was unanimously elected president of the Essex County Board of County Commissioners — formerly called the Essex County Board…
County, Saint Barnabas announce health care partnership
LIVINGSTON, NJ — On Dec. 28, Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. announced a partnership with Saint Barnabas Medical Center to be the health care partner at the Essex County…
East Orange native’s new film hits close to home
EAST ORANGE, NJ — East Orange native and filmmaker Yucef Mayes, his upcoming film is no stranger to putting part of himself into everything he creates. His film “The Patient,”…
Seton Hall Prep’s Penders receives great honor
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Seton Hall Prep senior PJ Penders, a wide receiver and defensive back…
SHP bowling team hits the alley with young team
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Seton Hall Prep bowling head coach Seann Farrell, who is now entering…
South Orange booter commits to Hamilton
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — South Orange resident Spencer Goldberg, a senior at Montclair Kimberley Academy, recently…
Student from Glen Ridge commits to Gettysburg
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Glen Ridge resident Sean Stites, a senior at Montclair Kimberley Academy, recently…
SHP ice hockey team looks for winning season with mix of vets and rookies
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Seton Hall Prep ice hockey team opened its preseason with a…
Mountain Top League releases 2021 sports roadmap
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Mountain Top League is an all-volunteer organization that has served the…
Area football players named to Super 100 team
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The New Jersey Football Coaches Association announced its selections for the Super…
Four West Orange High School athletes commit on Signing Day
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Four outstanding West Orange High School athletes signed with their respective colleges…
Postseason honors pile up for SHP athletes
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Seton Hall Prep cross-country team has received postseason honors from various…
Maplewood’s Morris is 2nd-team choice on All-County Squad
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Clay Morris, of Maplewood, a senior at Montclair Kimberley Academy, recently completed an…
New York Giants name Darnell Grant ‘Coach of the Week’
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The New York Giants and Gatorade have selected Darnell Grant, West Orange…