West Orange holds its first-ever Israeli flag-raising ceremony

West Orange holds its first-ever Israeli flag-raising ceremony

WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange Town Hall held its first-ever Israeli flag raising on May 5 in celebration of the 74th anniversary of Israel. The event was organized by West Orange resident Amy Gallatin. Before the flag raising, Israel Nitzan, who serves as Israel’s consulate general, thanked Mayor Robert D. Parisi for hosting the […]

Drive carefully, SORS urges, as it sees uptick in serious car accidents

Drive carefully, SORS urges, as it sees uptick in serious car accidents

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — According to the South Orange Rescue Squad, its volunteers have recently seen an alarming increase in serious motor vehicle accidents in the area. SORS reminds everyone to drive safely! This includes maintaining a safe speed, driving unimpaired, removing distractions such as cell phones, driving within your limits, being cognizant of the […]

Local nonprofits reach hundreds of Newark students with career panels

Local nonprofits reach hundreds of Newark students with career panels

NEWARK, NJ — United Community Corporation and the Arman Roy Foundation teamed up to host two career panels at Newark public high schools this past April. The panels focused on careers in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields, and the impact of technology in careers beyond just the traditional tech jobs.  The panels reached […]

Nutley mayor looks back as his term comes to an end

Nutley mayor looks back as his term comes to an end

NUTLEY, NJ — After two years of leading Nutley Township through some of the most unexpected and dire issues it has ever faced, Mayor Mauro G. Tucci’s term will end on May 17. After announcing that the last Board of Commissioners meeting would be his last as mayor, Tucci took some time to comment on […]

NJIT commencement to award honorary degrees to speaker and two alumni

NEWARK, NJ — Longtime Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute President Shirley Ann Jackson will speak at New Jersey Institute of Technology’s 2022 commencement on May 17 at Prudential Center in Newark. Jackson, who’ll also receive an honorary doctorate of science, has led RPI since 1999. On her watch, RPI has hired more than 450 new faculty members, […]

Caldwell University to celebrate its 80th commencement May 15

Caldwell University to celebrate its 80th commencement May 15

CALDWELL, NJ — Caldwell University will celebrate its 80th annual commencement on Sunday, May 15, in the Newman Center, 9 Ryerson Ave, Caldwell. The ceremony for master’s and doctoral graduates will begin at 10 a.m., and the ceremony for undergraduates will be held at 1 p.m.  Yaman Thapa will be the undergraduate ceremony speaker. Thapa, […]

Fagan leads first-ever West Orange Town Hall history walking tour

Fagan leads first-ever West Orange Town Hall history walking tour

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The first-ever West Orange Town Hall history walking tour was conducted by township historian Joseph Fagan on Saturday, April 30. The free tour gave visitors an in-depth understanding of the town’s history on display inside town hall, as well as a visual presentation showcasing many vintage photographs. The tour lasted a […]

NJIT receives $800,000 PSEG grant to expand STEM career pathways

NEWARK, NJ — New Jersey Institute of Technology has received an $800,000 PSEG Foundation grant that will soon expand access to STEM degrees and careers for local Newark residents, first-generation students and those from historically underrepresented communities in the STEM fields. The five-year grant includes support for new need-based scholarships and research funding for local […]