GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Jonathan Dai proved he is one of the best high school fencers in the state. Competing as an independent, the Glen Ridge High School senior won the second-place medal in foil at the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s state individual finals at Hunterdon Central High School in Flemington on Saturday, […]
ORANGE, NJ — Orange High School wrestlers Samuel Noel and Kion Files enjoyed a great postseason. At the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s District 9 tournament at Randolph High School on Feb. 22. Noel, a senior, took second place at the 175-pound weight class and Files, a sophomore, took third place at the 132-pound […]
A 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a string of home invasion burglaries and sexual assaults in Irvington, according to a statement from Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Irvington Public Safety Director Tracey Bowers. On Feb, 19, Kedwens Auguste was arrested following a joint investigation by the Essex County Prosecutor’s […]
UPPER MONTCLAIR, NJ — Montclair State University Red Hawks will host an exciting slate of college baseball games on Friday, March 14; Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, March 16, in Yogi Berra Stadium. Proceeds from all ticket sales will benefit the education programs at the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center, which serve 10,000 young […]
Rabbi Marc Katz, who leads the Temple Ner Tamid congregation in Bloomfield, recently spoke to students at Mount St. Dominic Academy on Holocaust Remembrance Day. Katz, a published author of two books on the Jewish faith, addressed critical topics, including antisemitism, stereotypes, and violence against Jewish people. He spoke about how, as a rabbi, he […]
Irvington High School graduate Janasia Wilson has signed the first name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal awarded by Nike for girls’ flag football. “My Mom always pushed me not to give up when I was growing up, no matter what,” said Wilson. “She would say, ‘You can inspire someone else.’ That’s what motivates me now. […]
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has announced the imminent reopening of the Delaney Hall Facility in Newark after reaching an agreement with the facility’s owner to reestablish the federal immigration processing and detention center at the 1,000-bed facility. “This detention center is the first to open under the new administration,” said acting ICE Director Caleb […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield spring boys and girls flag football will have tryouts on Wednesday, March 12, at Foley Field at 5:30 p.m.. The boys traveling team tryouts are for grades 6-7. Games are played on Saturdays or Sundays. New players must purchase game jerseys. Tackle players from this past season will use their tackle […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Under the leadership of head coach Nhemie Theodore and assistant coach Matthew Anthony, the Irvington High School boys freshman basketball team captured the Essex County Freshman Tournament championship, defeating Newark Collegiate, 65-55, in the title game on Saturday, Feb. 22, at Bloomfield High School. The team was led by standout performances from […]
Art from residents of Maplewood is being featured at Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport. “The digital art program brings the state’s creative heartbeat to life, offering millions of travelers a glimpse into the artistry of our community and creating a sense of place brimming with New Jersey pride,” said Aidan O’Donnell, general manager […]