MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Columbia High School junior pitcher Claire Shupe has committed to play softball for Boston University. Shupe is the first CHS softball player to commit to a Division 1 program since 2012. In 2024, Shupe was named First Team All–Super Essex Conference, First Team All–Essex County and Second Team All–State Group 4. […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Pictured is the Glen Ridge High School wrestling team in action last week. The Ridgers lost to Livingston on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at home; lost to St. Benedict’s Prep on Friday, Jan. 10, at home; and took part in a quad meet at Summit on Saturday, Jan. 11, falling to East […]
Bloomfield resident Alex Benkert, a senior captain on the Nutley/Columbia/Bloomfield high school ice hockey team, added yet another milestone to his storied career as he topped 200 career points in a 5-0 win over Oratory Prep on Friday, Jan. 10. He scored his 100th career goal this season. Benkert has 18 goals and 13 assists this […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School boys basketball team defeated Montclair Kimberley Academy and Shabazz to extend its winning streak to four games. Sophomore Evan Whitaker had 11 points and Nick Matsos had eight points and six steals in the 42-40 win at Montclair Kimberley Academy on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Senior Terrell […]
MAPLEWOOD — The Maplewood Foundation, a community foundation dedicated to improving the quality of life of all Maplewood residents, hosted a celebratory gathering this past Friday evening to honor its 2024 grant recipients and begin its fundraising campaign for 2025. The sold-out “Celebrate Maplewood” event, which drew 200 attendees, raised $47,000 through individual donations and […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School girls basketball team defeated Linden and West Essex in consecutive games to improve to 8-3 on the season. Senior Kyley Gary-Grayson had 18 points, seven steals and three assists, and sophomore Rhyan Watt had 16 points, 11 rebounds, five assists and three steals to lead the […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Pictured is the Bloomfield High School wrestling team in action last week. The Bengals lost to Caldwell on Wednesday, Jan. 8; lost to Cedar Grove on Friday, Jan. 10; and won all three matches on Satutrday, Jan. 11, beating Hackensack, Morristown and North Bergen, to move to 7-6 on the season. The […]
EAST ORANGE — The City of East Orange will be hosting a Fathers Make A Difference Conference, a collaborative initiative of empowerment, enlightenment and engagement designed to strengthen fathers, families and their communities. “A father’s love is irreplaceable. It is a powerful guiding force that makes a significant impact on the development of a child’s […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Last week, the Seton Hall Prep swimming team won two meets to improve to 6-0 on the season. On Tuesday, Jan. 7, the Pirates defeated Montclair, 97-73. They won five races, but their depth proved too much against the Mounties. The following are the Seton Hall Prep winners: 200-yard freestyle – freshman […]
SOUTH ORANGE — Seton Hall University will offer a one-credit workshop on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in honor of the revered advocate for racial justice and social change. The day-long event will take place on Monday, Jan. 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be done virtually through Microsoft Teams. The […]