WEST ORANGE, NJ — Coloring books are a way to relax while still being creative, and former West Orange resident Kiara McClendon decided they would be a good way to…
WOHS alumna pens coloring book to teach financial literacy
SO church celebrates 170th anniversary
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Celebrating a rich and enduring history in the community, the South Orange-Vailsburg United Methodist Church acknowledged its 170th anniversary on Nov. 11 at the church, located…
VFW vets were very busy in lead up to Veterans Day
IRVINGTON, NJ — The U.S. Army used to have a recruiting slogan and poster that said: “We do more before 9 a.m. than most people do in their entire day.”…
VFW vets were very busy in lead up to Veterans Day
IRVINGTON, NJ — The U.S. Army used to have a recruiting slogan and poster that said: “We do more before 9 a.m. than most people do in their entire day.”…
Residents thank veterans for their service
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The township celebrated Veterans Day with a ceremony outside Town Hall on Nov. 11, honoring township residents who have served in the United States Armed Forces.…
Maplewood salutes veterans on Nov. 11
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The township celebrated Veterans Day with a ceremony at Town Hall on Sunday, Nov. 11, in which the Maplewood Concert Band played patriotic tunes as veteran residents…
WOAC honors Mandel at 3rd anniversary
WEST ORANGE, NJ — To celebrate the West Orange Arts Center’s third anniversary on Nov. 9, the West Orange Arts Council held a “Hollywood Night” fundraiser at the gallery on…
Veterans Day Parade included vets from sister cities
ORANGE, NJ — East Orange was well-represented at Orange’s annual Veterans Day Parade and Awards Banquet on Sunday, Nov. 11, which also marked the 100th anniversary of the end of…
After 50 years, Maplewood still loves ultimate Frisbee
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — In 1968, a group of students took to the student parking lot at Columbia High School and began throwing around a plastic disc, combining some rules of…
New alliance walks to combat opioid addiction
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — A recently formed community organization, the Essex County Opioid Task Force, on Sunday morning, Nov. 11, held a walk along Bloomfield Avenue. The purpose of the walk, which…
Gas Lamp Junior Players to present ‘Willy Wonka’
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — A staging of “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka,” by the Gas Lamp Junior Players, will begin a four-performance run tomorrow night at Ridgewood Avenue School. The musical is…
Veterans Day proves a great day in Irvington
IRVINGTON, NJ — Irvington hosted its annual Veterans Day parade and wreath-laying ceremony at the war memorial in Memorial Park on Springfield Avenue on Monday, Nov. 12, with support and…
Veterans give new meaning to ‘keeping it in the family’
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Dockery Drive in West Orange is more than just another street near Degnan Park. It is one of many streets in the community that is named…
Pierro proves drawing can mean many things to an artist
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The most traditional form of art was taken and expanded upon in the Pierro Gallery’s new show, “What Is A Drawing?” on display at the gallery…
CHS dramatists tackle massive undertaking in fall play
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The members of Columbia High School’s Parnassian Society are traveling back in time to the 16th century when they stage “Shakespeare in Love,” from Nov. 15 to…
Sherif, Daughtry and Henry win Orange BOE election
ORANGE, NJ — Siaka Sherif, Brenda Daughtry and Derrick Henry were the winners of the Orange Board of Education election on Tuesday, Nov. 6, according to the Essex County Clerk’s…
Glick plans 14-day fast: No more natural gas facilities
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield activist Ted Glick will be undertaking a 14-day “climate fast” in Trenton in an effort to have Gov. Phil Murphy stop all construction permits for natural…
Seton Hall Prep football team has good season
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The 2018 Seton Hall Prep football team had a very good season,…
Golda Och Academy boys’ soccer team posts another competitive campaign
WEST ORANGE, NJ – When a coach has a true passion for a particular sport, it…
Bloomfield HS boys’ soccer team boasts six All-SEC players
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Bloomfield High School boys’ varsity soccer team featured six players who earned…
Bloomfield HS girls’ soccer players earn All-SEC honors
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Bloomfield High School girls’ varsity soccer team featured three players who earned…
Seton Hall Prep soccer team enjoys great 18-2-5 season
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The Seton Hall Prep varsity soccer team had another great season. The…
Bob Lester reflects on storied high school boys’ basketball coaching career
EAST ORANGE, NJ – In the rich history of basketball in Essex County, there have been…
East Orange Campus HS football team to visit Barringer on Thankgiving
EAST ORANGE, NJ – In one of the longest series in state history, the East Orange…
Glen Ridge HS girls’ soccer team is Group 1 state runner-up for 4th straight year
GLEN RIDGE NJ – In any other year, the Glen Ridge High School girls’ varsity soccer…
Irvington HS football team falls to Phillipsburg in North 2, Group 4 state title game to end great 8-4 season
RVINGTON, NJ – Despite coming up one win short of its goal of winning the program’s…
Columbia HS enters second year of co-op ice hockey with Nutley
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – This season marks the second year that Columbia High School will co-op with…
Columbia HS girls’ volleyball team features seven All-SEC players
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – In what may be unprecedented, Columbia High School girls’ volleyball was rewarded at…
West Orange HS girls’ soccer team finishes its best season ever
Pho WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange High School girls’ varsity soccer team enjoyed its…
UPDATED: Nutley HS athletes sign with colleges on National Signing Day
NUTLEY, NJ – Six Nutley High School senior student-athletes signed National Letters of Intent to continue…
East Orange Hall of Fame sports inductees spotlighted
EAST ORANGE, NJ – The East Orange Hall of Fame will hold its second Hall of…
