SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Twenty-two artists and artisans will converge on Warren Court, between University Place and South Orange Avenue in South Orange, on Saturday, May 21, and Sunday, May 22, from 11a.m. to 5 p.m. daily for a wonderful weekend of art, fun and community connection. Come discover emerging and established local artists, and […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — If you’re wondering why the streets and sidewalks around Bloomfield look noticeably cleaner this week, it’s not just your imagination — it’s thanks to the more than 300 residents who took part in the spring cleanup event on April 30 at more than 40 locations throughout the town. “I am always proud […]
NEWARK, NJ — Following a year-long jubilee, hundreds of Filipino Catholics from throughout Bergen, Essex, Hudson and Union counties filled Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart for the Archdiocese of Newark’s final celebration of the 500th anniversary of Christianity in the Philippines on May 1. The festivities began with a massive procession that highlighted […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The township of Bloomfield will conduct a free shredding event for residents on Saturday, May 14, at the Pulaski Park parking lot, 24 Mount Vernon Ave. in Bloomfield, from 9 a.m. to noon, rain or shine. “One of the main functions of government is to provide essential services that protect residents and […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Six candidates are running for three open seats on the Irvington Township Council for the upcoming May 10 election. Running on the same ticket as incumbent Mayor Tony Vauss for reelection are Council President Renee Burgess, First Vice President October Hudley and Second Vice President Charnette Frederic. Paul Inman is challenging Vauss […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Township Committee passed an ordinance on second reading at its April 19 meeting that bans the use of gas-powered leaf blowers in town, a week before the South Orange Board of Trustees did the same thing in its town. Approved unanimously, the ban will take effect on Jan. 1, 2023, […]
Margaret McEwan, 95, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at home in West Orange, N.J. Relatives and friends were invited to attend the funeral from the O’Boyle Funeral Home 309 Broad St. Bloomfield on Saturday at 12:00 p.m. The funeral mass was offered at Sacred Heart Church at 12:30 p.m. Entombment at Gate of […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — South Orange Village announced May 4 that Adam Loehner, who has been serving as village administrator since late 2018, will be stepping down effective June 30 to take a job as assistant manager in Livingston. “Mr. Loehner’s contributions and commitment to the village throughout his nine years of service as an […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — William Paterson University senior outfielder Dan Carter, a Bloomfield High School alumnus, was named the 2022 New Jersey Athletic Conference Baseball Bill Dioguardi Player of the Year and WPU’s Mike Lauterhahn was selected as the Jeff Albies Coach of the Year, leading a list of seven Pioneer honorees. Through May 4, Carter, […]
ORANGE, NJ — Orange High School senior Marlon Gomez signs with Nichols College, in Dudley, Mass., to continue his football career. Gomez, a running back and linebacker, is joined by his family and OHS Assistant Principal of Athletic and Academics Anthony Frantantoni. Gomez also has been selected to participate in the 27th Paul Robeson All-Star […]