NEWARK, NJ — New Jersey Institute of Technology jumped 114 places to No. 75 on Forbes’ 2022 list of America’s top colleges. The national ranking is based primarily on return on investment and outcomes for students. “Schools placed well if their students graduated on time, secured high salaries and low debt, and went on to […]
NUTLEY, NJ — The Nutley High School girls tennis team is enjoying a great season so far. Nutley had a 6-3 record through Sept. 21. The team defeated Bloomfield, 4-1, in the season opener on the road on Sept. 7; defeated Irvington, 5-0, on Sept. 8 at home; and defeated Cedar Grove, 3-2, on Sept.12 […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School girls soccer team returns a good nucleus this season. “We bring back a great group of talent to the team,” said BHS head coach Jon Aliaga, whose team is looking to improve on last year’s 8-10-1 record. “Senior captain Emily Haraka (seven goals and eight assists last year) […]
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Vanguard Theater, which recently completed its first full year in its new home in Montclair, announced its upcoming season of professional mainstage shows, the first of which is “The Spitfire Grill,” followed by “Passing Strange,” “Cabaret” and “Spring Awakening.” Season tickets go on sale Friday, Sept. 9, and individual tickets go on […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — More than 600 people attended the induction ceremony reception of Irvington Mayor Tony Vauss as a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity on Sept. 1. Vauss and his line brother Chris Porter became members of the spring 2022 line of Phi Beta Sigma’s Chi Sigma chapter. Chapter President George Darby and […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Residents who obtained energy through the Sustainable Essex Alliance Energy Procurement Cooperative may have recently noticed some changes on their bills. SEAEPC participants do not need to do anything different with their bills; the change is because the contract for the second round of the renewable energy aggregation program expired at […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge High School football team lost to Cedar Grove, 50-15, in the season opener on Friday, Sept. 2, in Cedar Grove. As of Tuesday, Sept. 6, the Ridgers were searching for an opponent to play for this weekend, Sept. 9-10. Photos Courtesy of Chris Troyano.
IRVINGTON, NJ — Irvington students returned to the classroom on Sept. 7 to begin the 2022-23 school year. Irvington High School’s new principal, Malikita Wright, who previously served as assistant principal, expressed her excitement to return to the home of the Blue Knights in a letter to the community. “Some changes have occurred since my […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges will hold its 28th annual golf tournament on Monday, Sept. 19, at Montclair Golf Club, 25 Prospect Ave. in West Orange. The tournament, the Metro YMCA’s largest and longest fundraising event, raises money for the Y for All Fund, which helps people with extenuating financial […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Herb + Milly Iris Gallery at SOPAC kicks off a new season of exhibitions with “Rhapsody in Color: Aida Jones Abstract Paintings,” a series of vivid, energetic abstract paintings from the Maplewood-based artist. The exhibition is on display from Sept. 15 through Nov. 6. An opening reception for “Rhapsody in […]