BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Juan Millan, a junior, captured the 120-pound weight class title to lead the Bloomfield High School wrestling team at the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s District 9, tournament on Saturday, Feb. 19, at Nutley High School. Millan also won the District 9 Outstanding Wrestler award. Senior Gerald Van Baelen and freshman […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — The Belleville High School wrestling team enjoyed a stellar showing at the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s District 9, tournament hosted by Nutley High School on Saturday, Feb. 19. The BHS Buccaneers finished in third place out of 10 teams. Sophomore Jakob Ferrer, senior Lorenzo Tafuri, sophomore Rocco Negron, and junior […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield High School club members provided patients in a local hospice with love and affection this past Valentine’s Day. Coordinated by history teacher Rachel Thomas, who estimated a combined effort of as many as 15 clubs, cards were handmade by students for individuals at Compassionate Care Hospice in Bloomfield. According to Thomas, […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Following the success of his parenting guidebook — “‘A Living Testimony’ How to Raise America’s Nightmare: Educated Children of Color!” — accomplished author Harry Paden is now introducing the world to two additional books, “‘Now You Tell Me!’ History/Facts Not Taught in ‘Most’ Schools!” and “Quotes & Motivational Words/Stories: Including the People […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Photographer Chad Hunt, of Maplewood, gave a presentation of his work to teacher Jon Fisher’s photography classes at Columbia High School on Feb. 14. Hunt discussed his work, which includes three tours of Afghanistan embedded with the U.S. military between 2006 and 2009, as well as his documentary photography of people, his […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington High School wrestling team enjoyed a good showing at the New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association’s District 13, tournament on Saturday, Feb. 19, at Millburn High School. The Blue Knights finished fourth overall out of nine teams. Junior Jayson Turner, and seniors Lensley Therlonge and Justin Evans-Jenkins each finished in second […]
NEWARK, NJ — Newark Symphony Hall, New Jersey’s largest black-led arts and entertainment venue, has announced that the exclusive fireside chat with Tina Knowles Lawson it hosted last fall is broadcasting on NWK-TV, as well as streaming on NSH’s Facebook and YouTube pages, on Feb. 28 at 9 p.m. Lawson, famed designer, philanthropist and co-founder […]
NEWARK, NJ — Through contributions from the New Jersey Department of Education and the New Jersey Schools Development Authority, Newark Public Schools will be able to address three of its emergent projects within the school district. Recognizing the challenges that districts face in making repairs to school building structures, Gov. Phil Murphy made a direct […]
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Montclair Art Museum and the African American Cultural Committee announced the Ben F. Jones Scholarship Fund on Feb. 16 in honor of AACC co-founder Ben F. Jones, an international artist and art professor. The vision of the Ben F. Jones Scholarship Fund is for students to have transformative experiences in the visual […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — New Jersey American Water announced Feb. 16 that it will replace approximately 2,200 feet of aging water main in West Orange starting the week of Feb. 20. The project also includes replacing five fire hydrants and 35 utility-owned service lines along the pipeline route. The company will upgrade the aging 6-inch […]