BLOOMFIELD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Long before either Jake Pryor of Bloomfield or Brodie Snyder South Orange roamed the halls of Montclair Kimberley Academy, and also excelled as co-captains in both their scholastic sports, there have been many noted former athletes who became renowned actors. Johnny Weissmuller, who was one of the outstanding swimmers of his […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The East Orange Campus High School boys and girls track-and-field teams gave good efforts at the Super Essex Conference–American Division championships on Saturday, May 14, at Newark Schools Stadium. The girls team took third place overall. Senior Azariah Christopher won the 100-meter hurdles in 14.64 seconds. She also has qualified for […]
NEWARK, NJ — Hundreds of area Muslims came together on May 3 to celebrate Eid al-Fitr in Weequahic Park in Newark, where they prayed together and shared a feast. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting. It is a joyous occasion filled with prayer, good food and community. Photos […]
CALDWELL, NJ — Caldwell University celebrated the achievements of its Class of 2022 at its 80th commencement on Sunday, May 15. President Matthew Whelan commended the graduates for being “the best example of perseverance and resilience.” He reminded them that “no one does it alone” and asked them to show appreciation by standing up and […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Penelope Mango Phillips, of Maplewood, age 9, received third place in the January 2022 Cricket League writing competition, according to a May 11 press release. For this contest, each entrant was asked to submit an original wintry tale. Penelope’s entry, “Story Skating,” appeared in the Cricket League’s section of CRICKET’s April 2022 […]
NEWARK, NJ — An inmate at the Essex County Correctional Facility in Newark died May 14 after being transported to a hospital, according to a statement released by Essex County spokesperson Anthony Puglisi. “A 66-year-old inmate at the Essex County Correctional Facility was experiencing medical distress this morning and was taken to University Hospital, where […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Livingston Arts Association has announced the winners in its spring art show at Crane’s Mill in West Caldwell. The Award of Excellence was presented to Elaine Denton for “Sprucing Up” in pastel, Richard DeGiovanna for “Morning Snow” in acrylic and Joan Wulff for “I Made It” in pastel. Honorable mention was […]
NUTLEY, NJ — The third-seeded Nutley High School softball team upset second-seeded Livingston, 3-2, on Sunday, May 15, at Seton Hall University’s Mike Sheppard Sr. Field in South Orange to advance to the Essex County Tournament championship. Lia DeMaio went 2-for-4 with a triple, an RBI, and a run; Fallyn Stoeckel and Gabriella Mariano each […]
TRENTON, NJ — Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor announced May 13 that two women were indicted for allegedly submitting dozens of fraudulent claims to Aflac for medical treatment that they did not receive. Hassanah Todd, 33, of Newark, and Shirell Todd, 32, of High Point, N.C., […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — On Tuesday, May 10, Family Connections honored former Maplewood Mayor and current Committeeman Frank McGehee with the Roger Manshel Lifetime Achievement Award, and Valley National Bank with the Champion of the People Award. Family Connections is a nonprofit organization that supports children, adults and families facing many of life’s toughest challenges, […]