New Irvington HS boys soccer head coach has high hopes this fall

New Irvington HS boys soccer head coach has high hopes this fall

IRVINGTON, NJ — Jeff Bertoncin, the new Irvington High School head boys soccer coach, has high hopes for his team this fall. Bertoncin has raved about his players since taking over the helm. The Blue Knights have been working out at Irvington Park. The workouts will end August 5, and the official start of practice […]

Helene Caryl Stein Kessler Schwartz

Helene Caryl Stein Kessler Schwartz

Helene Caryl Stein Kessler Schwartz had a zest for life – living it to its fullest. As their “Queen Bee.” she lived for her family for 93 strong years and died peacefully surrounded by her beloved family. Helene Kessler Schwartz was a lifetime member of Hadassah: The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Brandeis University, Daughters […]

Newark School of Fashion & Design freshman wins first-place award

Newark School of Fashion & Design freshman wins first-place award

NEWARK, NJ — Just 11 months ago, first-year students arrived at the Newark School of Fashion & Design having limited to no sewing skills. By the time of the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America fashion competition in spring 2022, 12 students created their custom-designed formal wear and placed in the gold, silver and […]

Caribbean Heritage Day Festival returns to Orange

ORANGE, NJ — After two years of virtual celebrations, the city of Orange will relaunch its celebration of the Caribbean with the Caribbean Heritage Day Festival on Saturday, Aug. 13. The free family celebration featuring food, music and culture kicks off at noon in Monte Irvin Orange Park, in the area of South Center and […]

Irvington HS football trio ranked among state’s top seniors

Irvington HS football trio ranked among state’s top seniors

IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington High School football team has three players who are ranked among the top 25 rising seniors in the state by 247sports.com. Adon Shuler, a 6-foot, 197-pound safety, is ranked No. 2 behind offensive tackle Chase Bisontis of Don Bosco Prep in Ramsey. Shuler committed to the University of Notre Dame […]

Nevins Soccer Camp provides summer fun for youths

Nevins Soccer Camp provides summer fun for youths

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Many kids in West Orange have dreams of becoming soccer stars. Most of those dreams began at the Doug Nevins Soccer Camp. Nevins, the venerable West Orange High School boys head soccer coach since 2000, has been directing his camp every summer since 2002 at Lincoln Field, located behind Joe Suriano […]

Villagers 12U Red softball team wins North Edison tournament title

Villagers 12U Red softball team wins North Edison tournament title

MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Maplewood–South Orange Villagers 12U Red softball team recently took first place in the North Edison Giuliana Velona Firecracker Tournament. The team, under head coach Maria Groeneveld and assistant coach Keith Parker, also placed first at the Atalese Softball Tournament in Long Valley in May, and took second place in the […]