Orange undertakes review of all ordinances for outdated, offensive language

ORANGE, NJ — When the Essex County governing body changed its name from the Board of Chosen Freeholders to the Board of County Commissioners, Orange Councilwoman Adrienne Wooten did research about the reasoning, which was that “freeholder” was an outdated term, used when political officials needed to be landowners, which often excluded women and people […]

Math and science honor societies hold induction ceremonies at West Orange HS

Math and science honor societies hold induction ceremonies at West Orange HS

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Science National Honor Society and the Mu Alpha Theta National Mathematics Honor Society at West Orange High School held their annual combined event on May 25, recognizing new inductees and distributing cords to graduating seniors. Both societies worked together to organize the event, which welcomed guest speaker Dr. David Straker, […]

Wellness Walk at Nutley HS promotes positive mental health

Wellness Walk at Nutley HS promotes positive mental health

NUTLEY, NJ — Nutley High School students and staff participated in their first Wellness Walk on May 20 to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month. Students learned about the benefits of positive mental health and had the ability to donate online to the National Alliance on Mental Illness during the week of the event.  “I had […]

Police, residents on a roll at Belleville Community Bike Ride

Police, residents on a roll at Belleville Community Bike Ride

BELLEVILLE, NJ — The township’s second Community Bike Ride, organized by the Belleville Police Department, on Saturday, May 21, was dedicated to family fun, fitness and further fostering community pride. Police Chief Mark Minichini said the leisurely bike ride was the perfect opportunity for residents to meet and chat with the department’s dedicated officers. Approximately […]

Golda Och Academy graduates its Class of 2022

Golda Och Academy graduates its Class of 2022

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Mazel tov to Golda Och Academy’s Class of 2022, which officially graduated from high school on May 26. The class comprises 29 students, who will be moving on to a variety of experiences in the next few years. Graduates and their upcoming plans are as follows: Yael Abergel, Emory University; Inbar […]

Irvington HS girls track team sparkles at Ridge Novice Invitational

Irvington HS girls track team sparkles at Ridge Novice Invitational

IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington High School girls track-and-field team sparkled at the Ridge Novice Invitational meet in Basking Ridge recently.  Irvington won four events – the 400 meter relay, 3,200 meter relay, 1,600 meter relay and the shuttle hurdle relay. The participants on the relays were as follows: 400 meter relay: sophomore Nouseline Georges, […]

Bloomfield College professor helps save a life in the sky

Bloomfield College professor helps save a life in the sky

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — At Bloomfield College, students and colleagues of professor of nursing Lori Ann Palmieri do not have to look far to find a hero. Palmieri, a longtime Bloomfield College professor who began her student teaching there in 2007, recently helped save a life while on a flight to Arizona. According to Palmieri, a […]

John Jacob named new East Orange Campus HS football head coach

Promoted from offensive coordinator, he replaces Rae Oliver, who steps down after perfect 2021 season

John Jacob named new East Orange Campus HS football head coach

EAST ORANGE, NJ — The East Orange Campus High School football team enjoyed a season for the ages when it won the state sectional and regional championships to cap an undefeated campaign. For Rae Oliver, it turned out to be a great sendoff. Oliver reportedly stepped down as the EOCHS head coach to spend more […]

Charles Crumley

Charles Crumley, of West Orange, NJ, passed away on May 19, 2022, after a brief illness. He lived for 82 years. He was born to Avery and Margaret Crumley in Newark, NJ. Charles was raised in Orange, NJ. He met and married the love of his life, Elizabeth Dioszeghy, and together they raised their family […]