Children dealing with a heavy topic

Children dealing with a heavy topic

The community division of the Bloomfield Police Department spoke Tuesday, March 5, to Carteret Elementary School fifth- and sixth-graders about the harm and prevention of bullying. The presentation was by Lt. Naomi Zepeda, the division commander; Detective James Romano and Officer Godson Noel. Zepeda said student bullying is a huge problem, whether in-person or online. […]

She’s leading the fight against cancer

A 10-year-old Glen Ridge girl, with a rare syndrome predisposing her to certain cancers, is a leader in a campaign for pediatric cancer research. Zoe LeRoy, a fifth-grader at Ridgewood Elementary School and cancer survivor, was diagnosed in 2020 with rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS). She will require lifelong monitoring, but together with three other youngsters, has been […]

District administrator to be honored

District administrator to be honored

Claire Keller, the director of student achievement for the Bloomfield School District, will be recognized March 19 as a leadership model at the annual National Association of Federal Education Program Administrators Conference in Washington D.C. AFEPA provides support to educators working with federally funded programs. Keller, who was selected by her peers to receive the […]

St. Valentine celebrating 125 years

St. Valentine celebrating 125 years

The Church of St. Valentine will be celebrating its 125th anniversary this year beginning Sunday, March 3, with a Mass celebrated by Cardinal Joseph Tobin, archbishop of the Diocese of Newark. “It’s going to be a simple celebration,” said the Rev. Andrew Onyemaobi, the church pastor. “We’ll hear from the cardinal as the shepherd.” St. […]

Borough playwright shows off latest

Borough playwright shows off latest

The Women’s Club of Glen Ridge presented a dramatic reading of a play Friday evening, Feb. 23 titled “Brother Act.” It was written by borough resident David Shaw. About 100 people came to hear performances by Heather Wallace, as Sarah, playing an art gallery owner, and Troy Hall, as Daniel, her husband and a working […]

Writer, actor collaborate on off-Broadway show

Writer, actor collaborate on off-Broadway show

A playwright who is a former borough resident, and an actor who is a current borough resident, recently collaborated on an off-Broadway production about travelers having surreal encounters with their car’s global positioning system. Running from Jan. 24 to Feb. 4, at Producers Club Theatre, the 90-minute show is titled “GPS.” It is the creation […]

Unified Sports brings BHS students together

Unified Sports brings BHS students together

Special education and general education students are now competing together in varsity-level sports at Bloomfield High School in a recently inaugurated athletic program called Unified Sports. Play is with boys and girls on the same team against other schools with similar programs. BHS kicked off competition in the spring of 2023 with bocce ball. The […]

Glen Ridge is a leader in sustainability

Glen Ridge is a leader in sustainability

Glen Ridge received certification at the silver level by Sustainable Jersey this past November. What that means is that the municipal government has undertaken efforts to implement sustainability throughout the borough, has succeeded and is now recognized as a state leader in this voluntary, self-reporting effort. The goal of sustainability is to build resilient communities […]

Feisty and fun-loving at 100

Feisty and fun-loving at 100

A surprise birthday party held in the recreation room at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, brought a shower of accolades to centenarian Rose Marcopoto, from some 80 members of the September Club. “Amazing,” “fun-loving,” “feisty” and “lively,” these estimations of her only seemed to scratch the surface of regard for this woman as well-wishers sidled […]

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