MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The pastor of St. Joseph Church in Maplewood performed a musical meditation for Ukraine on April 8, raising funds for the shipment of much-needed supplies to the war-torn nation in the process. The Rev. Jim Worth’s concert brought in nearly $1,000 from the approximately 100 people in attendance, which included Maplewood Mayor […]
NUTLEY, NJ — After a record collection in 2021, Nutley Boy Scout troop 147 and Cub Scout packs 141 and 142 will conduct their annual food drive for the Nutley Food Pantry, which is at the Nutley Family Service Bureau Annex, 169 Chestnut St. in Nutley, on Saturday, April 30. Personal care items for the […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ’s volunteer services delivered Passover meals and packages to homebound older adults and Holocaust survivors in Essex and Morris counties. Working with a team of 17 volunteers, the meals and packages were delivered in time for the holiday. In all, 141 packages were donated by Jewish […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The departure of former Superintendent of Schools Scott Cascone brought an interim leader to the West Orange School District; C. Lauren Schoen assumed the position on March 16. A 33-year education veteran who previously served as superintendent in three other school districts and as interim superintendent in one other, Schoen spent […]
ORANGE, NJ — For the May 10 election, there are four ward seats open on the Orange City Council. Thirteen candidates are running for office, all divided based on the ward they represent. Three of the four incumbents are running for reelection. In the North Ward, the candidates are Council Vice President Tency Eason and […]
Peter S. Strumolo of Verona, NJ, formerly of Bloomfield; A devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend to all, passed away peacefully at Morristown Medical Center on Monday April 11, 2022 at the age of 75. Peter was born on May 15, 1946 and grew up in Newark and the Silver Lake section of Belleville. During […]
NEWARK, NJ — The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, which includes detectives from the Newark Police Department, is investigating the fatal stabbing of 52-year-old Clacius Tate, of Newark, according to an April 12 press release from the ECPO. On Monday, April 11, at approximately 7:11 p.m., Newark police officers responded to a […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Luna Stage will reopen its mainstage with Bernardo Cubría’s comedy “The Giant Void In My Soul,” directed by Rajesh Bose and starring Jesse Castellanos, Darin F. Earl II, John P. Keller and Valerie Terranova. The production will run from April 28 through May 22, with an official opening night of May […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Under Cover Music Fest returns to South Orange Downtown on Saturday, May 14, from 4 to 10 p.m., presented by Mark Murphy’s Music and Pollock Properties Group of Keller Williams. More than 1,000 music lovers of all ages are expected to gather at the Sloan Street parking lot for an […]
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Columbia High School girls lacrosse team defeated Newark Academy, 7-4, on the road on Monday, April 4, in Livingston. Katie O’Mara had two goals and one assist; Jamie Fardin and Olivia Fitzsimmons each had two goals; and Evie Campbell had one goal and three assists. Julianne Hatton-Henigan made nine saves. […]