GLEN RIDGE, NJ — On Tuesday, May 3, a ceremony was held to unveil the Buddy Bench in honor of Glen Ridge Police Officer Charles “Rob” Roberts, who died during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The ceremony was held on the grounds of the Forest Avenue School and was attended by Roberts family, members […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield Fire Department, in partnership with the Bloomfield Engineering Department, began routine, mandatory hydrant flushing on Monday, May 9. To minimize disruption to residents that may be impacted, notifications about which hydrants will be flushed will be made ahead of time via the township cable channel, Channel 35; the township website; […]
NEWARK, NJ — The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, which includes detectives from the Newark Police Department, is investigating the fatal shooting of Christopher G. Griffin, 36, of Newark, according to a May 6 press release from the ECPO. On Thursday May 5, at approximately 6:54 p.m., Newark police officers responded to […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — As part of its annual “Nights of 100 Dinners” fundraiser, this year Achieve proudly presents two fun and inspiring virtual cooking events hosted by chefs who are part of the South Orange–Maplewood School District community. Registration is open and all are welcome. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit www.achievefoundation.org. Join Achieve […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — On National College Decision Day, May 1, Bloomfield High School seniors were ecstatic to show off where they intend to study next year. Principal Chris Jennings said the Class of 2022 has overcome many obstacles “on their way to distinguishing themselves as one of the top academic classes in recent history, as […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange Town Hall held its first-ever Israeli flag raising on May 5 in celebration of the 74th anniversary of Israel. The event was organized by West Orange resident Amy Gallatin. Before the flag raising, Israel Nitzan, who serves as Israel’s consulate general, thanked Mayor Robert D. Parisi for hosting the […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — According to the South Orange Rescue Squad, its volunteers have recently seen an alarming increase in serious motor vehicle accidents in the area. SORS reminds everyone to drive safely! This includes maintaining a safe speed, driving unimpaired, removing distractions such as cell phones, driving within your limits, being cognizant of the […]
NEWARK, NJ — United Community Corporation and the Arman Roy Foundation teamed up to host two career panels at Newark public high schools this past April. The panels focused on careers in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields, and the impact of technology in careers beyond just the traditional tech jobs. The panels reached […]
NUTLEY, NJ — After two years of leading Nutley Township through some of the most unexpected and dire issues it has ever faced, Mayor Mauro G. Tucci’s term will end on May 17. After announcing that the last Board of Commissioners meeting would be his last as mayor, Tucci took some time to comment on […]
NEWARK, NJ — Longtime Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute President Shirley Ann Jackson will speak at New Jersey Institute of Technology’s 2022 commencement on May 17 at Prudential Center in Newark. Jackson, who’ll also receive an honorary doctorate of science, has led RPI since 1999. On her watch, RPI has hired more than 450 new faculty members, […]