NUTLEY, NJ — The Nutley Chapter of the Jaycees has announced the 2022 honorees for its 50th annual Distinguished Service Awards reception, which will be held Wednesday, April 13, at the Valley Regency, 1129 Valley Road in Clifton. The event begins with a cocktail hour at 6:30 p.m. and dinner to follow at 7:30 p.m. […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Paper Mill Playhouse Children’s Theater on Tour performed a musical theater revue at West Orange’s John P. Renna House on March 25. The event was made possible by the West Orange Department of Senior Services and West Orange Women’s Club. The young performed delighted with song-and-dance numbers from several Broadway shows. […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School baseball team returns a strong nucleus this season. The Bengals, under longtime head coach Mike Policastro, will open the season April 1 against Belleville at home at 4 p.m. Bloomfield will be led by a host of experienced players. The Bengals return six position starters from last year’s […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Seton Hall Prep baseball team will open the season on Friday, April 1, against West Essex at home at 4 p.m. Head coach Mike Sheppard Jr. enters his 36th year at the helm. The Pirates, perennially one of the top teams in the state, are coming off a 20-6-1 season […]
NUTLEY, NJ — In Essex County, there are quite a few high school boys volleyball programs in the spring. Now you can add Nutley High School to that list. After receiving strong interest from several students, the NHS athletic department showed great support by adding a boys volleyball program. The turnout has been impressive. “We […]
ROSELAND, NJ — The Master Gardeners of Essex County has announced details of its 2022 plant sale. The sale features Master Gardener–grown tomato, basil and coleus plants, and a curated selection of perennials, shrubs and woodies. Local honey and honey products will also be available. The plant sale will be on Friday, April 29, from […]
ORANGE, NJ — To meet core focus areas three and four — “human capital and job embedded professional development” and “rigorous and relevant curricula and instruction” — of the Orange Public School District’s strategic plan, staff members gathered on March 24 for a day of professional development in collaboration with colleagues. Educators of students in […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Glen Ridge Police Officer Joseph Anello recently attended crime prevention certification training. He joins Detective Sgt. Daniel Manley, Sgt. Michael Medico, Detective Anthony Rivera and Officer Christopher Grogan as certified crime prevention officers. Crime prevention officers are certified to conduct security surveys of private properties to help minimize the risk of […]
NEWARK, NJ — On March 28, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the creation of a Civil Rights Division whose sole focus will be the enforcement of federal civil rights laws in New Jersey. The new division, which will report directly to the U.S. attorney and the U.S. attorney’s front office, will enforce both civil […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Former Irvington Councilman Paul Inman has announced that he is running for mayor against incumbent Tony Vauss. Additionally, Inman is joined by a slate of challengers for Township Council: Yasmina King, Durrell Watford and Allison Morris. “I am happy to announce that I am officially on the ballot for mayor of the […]