EAST ORANGE, NJ — Mayor Ted Green gave his annual State of the City address in the auditorium of the Cicely Tyson Community School of Performing and Fine Arts on May 12, in person for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. After performances from students at the Marie Wildey School of […]
MONTCLAIR, NJ — The Trojan War elicits images of flashing swords and shining helmets, blood spilt and warriors killed — but what of the women? Mosaic Dance Theater Co., which is based in Glen Ridge, will answer this question with its new show, “Troy: Women & War,” which will be performed at the First Congregational […]
NUTLEY, NJ — Joseph P. Scarpelli was sworn in as Nutley mayor on May 17 at the township’s Board of Commissioners meeting. Scarpelli, who tied with outgoing Mayor Mauro G. Tucci in the township’s last election, took the reins at Nutley Town Hall. “To my fellow commissioners, thank you for your support,” the mayor said. […]
NEWARK, NJ — Mayor Ras J. Baraka joined the Newark Housing Authority and other dignitaries on May 9 to launch the demolition of 48 units at the vacant 2.3-acre public housing site formerly known as West Side Village. The land will become the site of a new affordable 176-unit senior citizen housing community to be […]
NEWARK, NJ — Newark Symphony Hall will commence its monthly “Salsa Night” program, which will take place every third Friday of the month throughout the year, with a kickoff event featuring Billboard Music Award–winning musician Tito Puente Jr. on Friday, May 27, at 7 p.m. Son of six-time Grammy Award–winner and “King of Latin Music” […]
NUTLEY, NJ — The Nutley High School baseball team, under longtime head coach Bob Harbison, has turned around its season. After a 2-4 start, the Raiders won eight of their next 11 games. In that stretch, Nutley made a great run in the Greater Newark Tournament. The sixth-seeded Raiders defeated 11th-seeded West Orange, 12-1, in […]
NUTLEY, NJ — The Nutley High School softball team has enjoyed a tremendous amount of success over the years under head coach Luann Zullo, who has been at the helm since 1999. This season, Nutley once again has proved to be one of the best teams in the area. Nutley, the No. 3 seed, advanced […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — In Glen Ridge, lacrosse has thrived over the years. The Glen Ridge Athletic Association is celebrating its 25th year of youth lacrosse. This is also the 20th year of Glen Ridge High School varsity lacrosse. Glen Ridge is one of the smallest towns in Group 1 lacrosse, yet it has seen […]
CALDWELL / ESSEX FELLS, NJ — Zander Ruglio, center, of Belleville, caught the most fish in the boys 11-15 age category at the Essex County Fishing Derby in Grover Cleveland Park on Thursday, May 19. He caught three fish. Presenting him with the award are Parks Director Dan Salvante, left, and Kahron Smothers from the […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Harmonium Choral Society has announced the winners of the 25th annual High School Composition Contest. Cranford High School student Asher Shectman’s piece “By Day” won first prize and will be sung at Harmonium’s Open Hearts concerts Friday, June 3, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 5, at 3 p.m., both at […]