LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Leapfrog Group announced recently that Saint Barnabas Medical Center has been named a Top Hospital for the second consecutive year. Widely acknowledged as one of the most prestigious distinctions a hospital can receive in the United States, the recognition showcases Saint Barnabas Medical Center’s commitment to patient safety and quality, according […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — A small group of entrepreneurs are taking the opportunity of the holidays and the recently held Small Business Saturday to open a Holiday Pop-up Store at 1560 Springfield Ave. in Maplewood. The idea for the store was created by Lorna K. Johnson, founder of Global Linkages, and Lola Fasehun, founder and CEO […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Senior Citizen Holiday Party will be Wednesday, Dec. 28, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Manor Restaurant, 111 Prospect Ave. in West Orange. Tickets will be sold from Monday, Dec. 12, to Wednesday, Dec. 21, from 9 a.m. until noon at the West Orange Office of […]
NEWARK, NJ — NJ Transit is prepared to do battle with Old Man Winter this season, according to a press release. Snow-fighting supplies and equipment across the state are stocked and ready to be deployed as conditions warrant. NJ Transit is busy inspecting and winterizing its infrastructure, equipment and stations to be in the best […]
RAHWAY, NJ — The U.S. Congress approved the Federal Water Resources Act of 2016 on Saturday, Dec. 10, and sent it to President Barack Obama for signing, according to a release from the Mayors Council on Rahway River Watershed Flood Control The act includes the authorization of the Rahway River Flood Mitigation Project as a […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — A special evening event, “#EndDemand: Fighting Sex Trafficking – Our Children at Risk,” was held in late November at Temple B’nai Abraham in Livingston and featured a dynamic discussion with a distinguished panel of speakers. The panel helped to shine a light on the motivations of those who promote sex trafficking, what […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — interACT Theatre Productions presents its annual youth production this December and this time it is “Disney’s Camp Rock: The Musical.” The show, based on the hit Disney Channel films, opened Friday, Dec. 9, and continues this weekend at the Baird, 5 Mead St. in South Orange. Friday and Saturday evening performances […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders honored Maplewood health officer Robert Roe during its meeting at Maplewood Town Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 26, for being named “Essex County Volunteer of the Year,” according to a December press release. Roe had received his award from the state of New Jersey Governor’s Council […]
MAPLEWOOD – The St. Joseph’s Celtics basketball teams enjoyed fine play recently. The Sixth Grade boys lost in overtime to Our Lady of Peace in New Providence Friday, 26-23. Down 17-7 at halftime, the team shutout OLP while scoring 10 points to even the game at the end of the third quarter. The comeback included […]
Antoinette “Toni” Lansing 81 of Buena NJ born in South Orange NJ passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Dec 8, 2016. Survived by her loving husband Mel of 58 years, and her beloved children Steven and Joanne Lansing of FL, Ronald Lansing of FL, Sandra Williams of Mays […]