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 […]
MILLBURN, NJ — Runners are invited to register for the eighth Mayapple Trail Runs to be held on Saturday, May 20, in South Mountain Reservation. Organized by the volunteers of the South Mountain Conservancy, with the support of the Essex County Parks Department, the races provide an informal but supportive trail race environment for runners […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Luna Stage presents the world premiere of “Tranquil,” a new play by McKnight Fellow Andrew Rosendorf, which gives a raw and provocative look at one family’s attempt to heal from an unthinkable tragedy. Paralyzed in the car accident that claimed her mother’s life, 17-year-old Ellen is determined to experience all that […]
NUTLEY, NJ — The Knights of Columbus Shoulder to Shoulder program is a ‘Good Neighbor Police Community Relations Program’ that encourages a positive, strong relationship with local police departments. Above, K of C member John Wlosek makes a presentation of the program to the Nutley Police Department. Pictured from left are officers Maria Hamlin, Antonio […]
Wind ensemble selected to perform at state gala
WEST ORANGE, NJ — All four curricular bands at West Orange High School again medaled in the annual Region Concert Band Festival held at Verona High School on March 21. The wind ensemble and symphonic winds received gold ratings and the ninth-grade band and concert band received silver ratings. Senior flute player Abigail Klausner received […]
The Belleville High School track and field boys’ and girls’ track and field teams opened the 2017 spring season with a fine effort at the Season Opener Invitational on April 1 at River Dell HS in Oradell The following are Belleville’s results: Throwing Results Seventh in Shot Put and Discus Varsity Shot Put New […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Your best Friday ever will start this month on West Orange African Heritage Organization’s First Thursday event on April 6 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Essex House, 525 Northfield Ave. in West Orange. Join the WOAHO for “throwback” Thursday with good food, drinks and conversation. Bring your friends and neighbors.
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — WSOU 89.5 FM, Seton Hall University’s student-run radio station, is welcoming three new inductees into the legendary station’s Hall of Fame: sportscaster Matt Loughlin ’79, traffic reporter Pete Tauriello ’76 and engineer Richard Koziol. In addition, George Roskos ’09 will be presented with the station’s Distinguished Young Alumnus Award. The honorees […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — As the National Park Service embarks on its second century of service, Thomas Edison National Historical Park is celebrating the significant accomplishments of its centennial celebration and engagement with the Find Your Park / Encuentra Tu Parque initiative. Thomas Edison National Historical Park recorded 57,694 visits in 2016, its best visitation […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The 10th annual West Orange High School Senior Citizen Prom will be held at West Orange High School, 51 Conforti Ave., on Wednesday, April 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Tarnoff Cafeteria. The event is free to all senior citizens in the West Orange community and includes a catered […]