NEWARK, NJ — As supply chain issues continue to affect prices for new and used vehicles, on May 20, acting Attorney Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced separate settlements totaling nearly $400,000 with three car dealerships for alleged consumer protection violations. The alleged violations included: failing to disclose prior accident history; […]
ORANGE, NJ — Milena Bagot, second from right, of East Orange, caught the most fish in the girls 0-5 age category at the Essex County Fishing Derby in Monte Irvin Orange Park on Tuesday, May 17. Milena, who is pictured with her brother, Kylon, caught one fish. Presenting her with the award are Kahron Smothers, […]
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The South Orange–Maplewood School District announced May 19 that Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Matthew Friedman will be leaving the district at the end of the school year to pursue an opportunity to lead the Ocean City School District in South Jersey as its new superintendent of schools. […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The seventh-seeded Bloomfield High School baseball team fell to fourth-seeded Seton Hall Prep in the Greater Newark Tournament championship game on Saturday, May 21, at Yogi Berra Stadium in Newark. The Bengals, under head coach and 1989 BHS graduate Mike Policastro, reached the GNT final for the first time since 1997. Bloomfield […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — For the past few months, Brookdale Reformed Church in Bloomfield has held a get-together at the Good News Cafe, the church’s meeting room. At the April get-together, the Bloomfield High School string orchestra performed. On May 14, the BHS jazz band, directed by Natalie Kerr, entertained the crowd. Also, four poets — […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Ibn Shirley, of East Orange, caught the most fish in the boys 11-15 age category at the Essex County Fishing Derby in Irvington Park on Wednesday, May 18. He caught 16 fish. Presenting him with the award are Kahron Smothers, left, and Jackie Matthews, right, from the Essex County Parks Department.
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — On Monday, May 30, Glen Ridge will once again observe Memorial Day with a parade, service of remembrance and picnic. Participants are encouraged to go all out in designing costumes and floats. All nonpolitical community groups, decorated bicycles, pets and antique automobiles are encouraged to participate. The parade will assemble at […]
NEWARK, NJ — 3BL Media named PSEG to its annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, with PSEG ranking No. 1 in the utility industry and eighth overall. The 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking recognizes outstanding environmental, social and governance transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies. The 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Art students at Columbia High School are displaying artwork inspired by Kehinde Wiley, who painted President Barack Obama’s official portrait, from now through June 3 across from the CHS main office. For their pieces, students were instructed to incorporate decorative paper to serve as the background while creating a fully detailed portrait […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Former West Orange resident and U.S. Army officer Stephen Morancie was promoted from first lieutenant to captain on May 2. A 2014 graduate of West Orange High School, where he was a member of the inaugural squadron of Air Force JROTC, Morancie has served four years in the Army, including a […]