NEWARK, NJ — On April 13, the NJ Transit board of directors approved the first construction contract for early action work on the Delco Lead Storage and Inspection Facility project in New Brunswick, which will create a safe-haven for rail cars and locomotives in case of a severe weather event. Equipment stored in this location […]
NEWARK, NJ — The celebration of Holy Week — the Catholic Church’s most sacred time of year — is underway in the Archdiocese of Newark. Thus far, Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, archbishop of Newark, has celebrated the Palm Sunday Mass and the Chrism Mass at Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Hundreds of Catholics […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Last Saturday, April 9, the Seton Hall Prep outdoor track-and-field team opened its spring season, winning the New Jersey Independent Schools Athletic Association Prep “A” relays held at the Lawrenceville School’s Keuffel Stadium, scoring 115.50 points. The team is currently ranked No. 9 in New Jersey by the Star-Ledger. Here are […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange High School senior Cooper Davis has received a full scholarship to the Frost School of Music, where he plans to major in media scoring and production. The school is part of the University of Miami and located in Coral Gables, Fla. With a grade-point average of 4.04, Cooper has […]
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Columbia High School boys lacrosse team has enjoyed a great start to the season. The Cougars, under head coach Dylan Heningburg, had a 3-2 overall record through Monday, April 11, including 2-1 in the New Jersey Interscholastic Lacrosse League Kimber Division. They defeated divisional foe Cedar Grove, 10-4, in the […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Campbell Spillett had six goals and Frances Tedesco had three goals and one assist to lead the Glen Ridge High School girls lacrosse team to an 11-10 home win in overtime over Mendham on Monday, April 11. Glen Ridge rallied with four unanswered goals in the final eight minutes of regulation […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Liberty Middle School in West Orange will present its spring musical, “The Wizard of Oz” from April 28 to 30 in the school auditorium, located at 1 Kelly Drive. Performances are scheduled for Thursday, April 28, at 7 p.m.; Friday, April 29, at 7 p.m.; and Saturday, April 30, at 1 […]
MONTCLAIR, NJ — The Ladies Professional Golf Association returns to northern New Jersey May 11 through 15, as the Cognizant Founders Cup will take place at historic Upper Montclair Country Club. With a focus on engaging and empowering women in sports and business, the prestigious event pays tribute to the 13 founding members of the […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School softball team defeated Belleville, 19-5, on Wednesday, April 13, at Carla Ward Memorial Softball Field at Clarks Pond South. Sophomore Meagan Lardner had two singles and three RBIs; sophomore Madeline Batori had a single, a double, and three RBIs; sophomore Victoria Feliciano had a triple and three RBIs; […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Villanova University basketball program, under the leadership of head coach Jay Wright, is unquestionably one of the best in the nation. The Wildcats, who won the NCAA Division 1 Tournament titles in 2016 and 2018 for their first national titles, advanced to the NCAA Final Four in New Orleans, La., […]