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, 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 […]
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, 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 […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — The Belleville High School football team has a new coach this season. But the Buccaneers are in good hands. Brian Antab, who has served as an assistant coach for the Bucs for the past few seasons, was promoted to head coach after Jermain Johnson left to become the head coach at Montclair. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, 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, 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 […]