NEWARK, NJ — Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Gov. Phil Murphy welcomed Vice President Kamala Harris and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan to Newark to highlight the success of the city’s Lead Line Replacement Program on Feb. 11. “Less than three years ago, we put the first shovels in the ground with the […]
NUTLEY, NJ — In 1972, author David Franke published a book called “Safe Places.” The book’s description reads: “First-hand research provides the basis for this selection of 110 ‘safe places’ to live in the U.S., including a variety of communities representing all regions and featuring information on real estate values, taxes, and medical and educational […]
NEWARK, NJ — Jeffrey Bennett, 27, of Irvington, has been sentenced to four years in prison for his role in a conspiracy to steal checkbooks and credit cards from the mail; deposit fraudulent checks, including pandemic relief checks; and use stolen credit cards without authorization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced Feb. 14. Bennett previously […]
ORANGE, NJ — James H. Ward III, an architect, builder and founder of the Seven Oaks Society in Orange, has announced his candidacy for the South Ward council seat. When Ward and his wife, Zonasha, moved to Orange from New York City, he jumped right into the community, according to a press release from Ward’s […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Chelsea Clinton, Kevin Hart, Dr. Ben Carson, author Andrea Beaty, and Fox meteorologist John Marshall have all paid visits to Washington Elementary School in West Orange during the school year, either virtually or in person. Washington reading specialist Wendi Giuliano said, “We have been very fortunate with author mentors this year! […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — The Year of the Tiger was ushered in with Mayor Michael Melham making remarks followed by a virtual fireworks display that lit up the sky over Town Hall on Feb. 1. Chinese New Year is a time for Belleville to recognize an important chapter in its history. The very first Chinese New […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — “525,600 minutes — how do you measure a year in the life?” This question seems particularly pertinent after nearly two years of pandemic. Enter the Bloomfield High School winter musical production of “Rent,” produced and directed by Brandon E. Doemling, with musical direction by Michelle Lampert, choreography by Tracey Turner Turano and […]
ORANGE, NJ — The city of Orange Township has announced that the curb/sidewalk replacement and paving of Willow Street, between Scotland Road and Lincoln Avenue, is expected to begin this spring, according to a Feb. 10 statement from Mayor Dwayne Warren and Director of Public Works and Engineering Marty Mayes. Area residents will be inconvenienced […]
NEWARK, NJ — The Newark Museum of Art invites filmmakers to submit their films for the 2022 Newark Black Film Festival and Paul Robeson Awards. The festival has historically featured the Paul Robeson Awards, a biennial competition that allowed filmmakers to submit and screen their films as part of the festival. The Paul Robeson Awards […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington High School boys and girls indoor track-and-field teams gave good efforts at the New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association’s North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4, championships held at The Bennett Indoor Athletic Complex in Toms River on Saturday, Feb. 12. On the girls’ side, Nalanie Clement took fourth place in the […]