Bloomfield man marched 50 miles in opposition to natural gas power plants

Bloomfield man marched 50 miles in opposition to natural gas power plants

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — After starting from Newark’s Ironbound section on Tuesday, Aug. 16, a five-day, 50-mile walk by environmentalists concluded Saturday, Aug. 20, in sight of Gov. Phil Murphy’s residence in Red Bank with more than 100 people in attendance. According to Bloomfield resident Ted Glick, a participant each day, the walk went through municipalities […]

Orange jams out at sesquicentennial celebration

Orange jams out at sesquicentennial celebration

ORANGE, NJ — The city of Orange Township hosted “150 Years of Orange” on Thursday, Aug. 18., in celebration of the city’s sesquicentennial. Initially known as “Newark Mountains,” Orange was originally incorporated in 1806. In 1872, Orange was reincorporated as a city, and in 1985 it became the city of Orange Township. The community health […]

Seton Hall Prep football team looks forward to the season

Seton Hall Prep football team looks forward to the season

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Despite having to replace many starters from last year’s team, which went 7-4, the Seton Hall Prep football team is looking forward to the 2022 season. The team has one of the state’s toughest schedules.  The Pirates kicked off the season with a thrilling 32-27 come-from-behind victory over Delbarton on Saturday, […]

Irvington HS football team returns good corps in quest for state title repeat

Irvington HS football team returns good corps in quest for state title repeat

IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington High School football team enjoyed its best season in program history in 2021 when the Blue Knights won their first state sectional championship, beating Middletown South, 28-13, in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 final at home. Irvington capped the season by beating […]

Petition asks SOMA school district to restore courtesy busing

Petition asks SOMA school district to restore courtesy busing

MAPLEWOOD / SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — As the South Orange–Maplewood School District moves into the second year of implementing its Intentional Integration Initiative, parents and guardians are pushing back on the elimination of courtesy busing for the upcoming school year, which begins on Sept. 8. The Board of Education voted in April to eliminate the […]

Rice announces retirement after more than 3 decades in office representing Essex County residents

Rice announces retirement after more than 3 decades in office representing Essex County residents

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — State Sen. Ronald L. Rice, a former Newark West Ward councilman, announced Friday, Aug. 19, that he will retire from the State Senate at the end of August. Rice, whose retirement was first reported by Insider NJ, has reportedly been dealing with health issues; he is 76 years old. Rice has […]

Eisai cuts the ribbon on its new Nutley headquarters

Eisai cuts the ribbon on its new Nutley headquarters

NUTLEY, NJ — Eisai Inc., the U.S. pharmaceutical subsidiary of Eisai Co. Ltd., announced Aug. 18 the official grand opening of its new headquarters, the Eisai US hhceco Center, on the ON3 campus in Nutley. The center’s name comes from the combination of the “human health care” philosophy, along with a focus on “ecosystem.” The […]

Bloomfield HS football team hosts scrimmage against Paterson Kennedy

Bloomfield HS football team hosts scrimmage against Paterson Kennedy

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School football team hosted a scrimmage against Paterson Kennedy on Wednesday, Aug. 24, at Foley Field. The Bengals will kick off the season on Thursday, Sept. 1, against Nutley on the road at the Park Oval/Tangorra Field at 6:30 p.m. Photos Courtesy by Jerry Simon.

Bloomfield HS girls tennis team shows determination

Bloomfield HS girls tennis team shows determination

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School girls tennis team seeks a successful season this fall. Head coach Mike DiMasi has been impressed by his team’s focus and determination. “The Bloomfield High School girls tennis team has been diligent and focused on this 2022 fall season since the beginning of June,” said DiMasi in an […]