NEWARK, NJ — Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced March 31 that an Essex County jury has convicted Basim Henry, 36, of South Orange of murder and felony murder for the Dec. 15, 2013, murder of 30-year-old Hoboken lawyer Dustin Friedland, following a trial before Superior Court Judge Michael L. Ravin. Henry was […]
NEWARK, NJ — The 41st annual Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival will be held Saturday, April 8, to Sunday, April 23, at Branch Brook Park. This festival highlights the blooming season of the 5,000 cherry blossom trees in Essex County. “Nature does nurture, so there never is a bad day in Branch Brook Park. There […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — In recent years government officials, community leaders and police executives have engaged in a national discussion involving policing, bias and the critical need to enhance police-community relations by enhancing public trust and legitimacy for law enforcement agencies. Within New Jersey the goal to improve police-community relations has been advanced by the N.J. […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Maestro Anthony LaGruth and the Livingston Symphony Orchestra invite you to join them for their upcoming family concert, “A Night at the Movies,” on Saturday, April 8, at 7:30 p.m. at Livingston High School, 30 Robert Harp Drive in Livingston. A celebratory salute to the music of the silver screen, the program […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Library foundation, library staff and other supporters have worked several years on ideas for a substantial renovation of the main library branch, 51 Baker St. A community workshop is scheduled for tonight, Monday, April 3, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. to hear ideas from the architectural firm and contribute community […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ – The Glen Ridge High School boys’ and girls’ track and field teams competed in the Kings Relays on Randall’s Island in New York City on Saturday, April 1, in cold temperatures with windy conditions to start the season. Photo captions: Photo 1: Justin Sweet anchors the boys freshmen team in the Frosh/Soph […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – The St. Joseph’s CYO Basketball program held its annual fun-filled awards dinner on April 1 to recognize the achievements of the teams, athletes, coaches and volunteers during the 2016-2017 season. The event kicked off with the final game of the season. The coaches proved they could put their skills where their […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Following a well-received send off concert at West Orange High School on March 6, the wind ensemble traveled to the Music For All National Festival in Indianapolis, which ran from March 9 to 11, and wowed adjudicators, clinicians and audiences. “It was a great trip,” Director Lew Kelly said in a […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — A day before heading to this establishment, I was speaking with my friend, Paul, and I mentioned I would be reviewing St. James’s Gate. Paul was born in Ireland and he frequents the pub. He said it is just like the pubs in Ireland and the best one in the area. I […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Historic Preservation Commission offers information about your house with tips on its history and care on Saturday, April 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. Members of the HPC will be at the Local History Center located in the Maplewood Hilton Library, 1688 Springfield Ave., to answer your questions. Maplewood residents […]