BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield Suburban Volleyball team ended its season with a 6-2 record. The girls worked really well together when they were on the court. They trusted each other, communicated well and worked hard in every practice and game. They focused on teamwork and their chemistry showed. The girls were also extremely responsive […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School Drama Club members had a challenging task ahead of them as they premiered their fall production of “William Shakespeare’s Long-Lost Play (Abridged).” They had to put together a Shakespearean based-play based on his classic works, integrate the characters, and play multiple male and female roles. Performances […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School football team defeated the Piscataway HS Chiefs, 30-18, at WOHS’ Suriano Stadium on Friday, Nov. 8 to move forward in the NJSIAA/Rothman Orthopaedics Football Championships. The win also marked the first time West Orange has won a playoff game since 2006. Fourth-seed West Orange defeated fifth-seed […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders honored West Orange Police Lt. Charles Bryant for his service with the United States Navy. The 2019 Veterans Celebration held at the Hall of Records in Newark on Nov. 6 recognized the patriotism and sacrifices of New Jersey veterans, past and present. Bryant was […]
ORANGE, NJ — Authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of a man in Orange that occurred in the early morning on Nov. 9, according to press release from the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and Orange Police Department. At approximately 12:50 a.m., Orange police officers responded to the area of 67 Central Ave. on reports of […]
NEWARK, NJ — Bruce Hay, 52, of Newark, was sentenced to 15 years in New Jersey State Prison for killing 85-year-old Annie King, a retired Newark school teacher, according to a Nov. 8 press release from the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office. According to Assistant Prosecutor Jason Alterbaum, who tried the case, on July 19, 2017, […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — It was announced Nov. 7 that the Kmart in West Orange Plaza will be closed sometime in the next few months, part of a larger announcement that 51 Sears stores and 45 Kmart stores will be closing. The West Orange Kmart is the only New Jersey location affected in this round […]
ROSELAND, NJ — The Sustainable Homes and Habitats Gingerbread Contest at the Essex County Environmental Center is back! The contest is free and there are a variety of categories in which participants can compete. The deadline to register is Saturday, Dec. 7, and all entries must be delivered by Monday, Dec. 9. The entries in […]
NEWARK, NJ — Pulitzer Prize finalist and renowned American historian Sean Wilentz presented “American Slavery, American Anti-Slavery” at the fourth annual Philip Roth Lecture at Newark Public Library.
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — SOMA Two Towns for All Ages invites all South Orange and Maplewood residents ages 60 and older to take the senior survey. This comprehensive survey will help shape the age-friendly efforts in both towns and plan the next steps moving forward. The survey is available online at www.SOMAtwotownsforallages.org, or […]