EAST ORANGE, NJ — The corner of Park Avenue and North Clinton Street was renamed Osvaldo Antoine Way on March 17 in honor of the East Orange resident and longtime East Orange Campus High School girls soccer team coach, who died on March 19 of last year. Antoine was the uncle of current 3rd Ward […]
NUTLEY, NJ — The Saint Peter’s University men’s basketball team captivated the nation when it stunned second-seeded Kentucky in the East Regional first round of the NCAA Division 1 Tournament this month. The Jersey City school was just the 10th No. 15 seed in the history of the tournament to knock off a No. 2 […]
NUTLEY, NJ — Eisai Inc. announced on March 14 that the company has relocated its U.S. headquarters to the ON3 Campus in Nutley. According to a press release from Eisai Inc., this move offers employees a dynamic, technologically advanced work environment that further enables Eisai’s commitment to innovation and the pursuit of its human health […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge High School indoor track-and-field athletes and coaches gather during the end-of-season celebration on March 16 at the GRHS cafeteria. Photo Courtesy of Chris Troyano
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Participants gather in front of Glen Ridge High School for the recent kickoff to both the Glen Ridge youth and high school lacrosse seasons. Everyone ran from the high school to Carteret field. Photo Courtesy of Bob Salvatelli
NUTLEY, NJ — The Nutley Junior Raider Recreation Cheer program enjoyed a great season. They finished undefeated in competitions, including becoming four-time eighth-grade-and-under division champions! Jaime Ardizzone is the director of the Nutley Junior Raider Recreation Cheer program and the head coach of the Nutley Junior Raider Competition Cheerleading squad. “My girls had a stellar […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Friends of the South Orange Public Library will hold a Mother’s Day jewelry sale to benefit the South Orange Public Library on Saturday, April 30, from 1 to 5 p.m., and Sunday, May 1, from 1 to 4 p.m., in the library, 65 Scotland Road, South Orange. The sale will […]
Raiders also cruise to end-of-season tourney crown
NUTLEY, NJ — Not since 2008 has the Nutley youth wrestling team been able to capture the Suburban Junior Wrestling League title. After a year away from the sport due to the pandemic, the young Raiders were able to dominate their league and win all 10 dual meets. They then proceeded to win their end-of-the-season […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Maplewood resident Daniel Kaslow spent his time at home diving even deeper into the town. His book, “Maplewood A-Z: A Compendium of Notable People, Places & Events in the History of Maplewood, 1680-2022,” started out as a research project when he worked as a docent […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — Emerging poets, advocates for children with special needs, youth sports coaches and other amazing women were recognized for their many contributions to Belleville and beyond in honor of International Women’s Day on March 8. The highlight of the township’s annual celebration came when Belleville’s Spirit of Empowerment Award was given to Stacy […]