Daughters of Israel celebrate Sukkot
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Miriam Wagner, a resident at Daughters of Israel, shakes the lulav and etrog with Rabbi Zvi Karpel in the home’s beautifully-decorated sukkah.
Our Lady of Sorrows cross-country team rakes in 11 medals over the weekend
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – In a weekend doubleheader, the Our Lady of Sorrows cross-country team competed at Natirir Park on Friday at the Saint Elizabeth Meet and followed that less than 24 hours later with a trip to Greystone Park for the First Annual Saint Mary’s Prep Halloween Meet. The team was led by eighth-graders […]
County crowns winners in Strut Your Mutt costume contests
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. welcomed dogs and their humans to the annual Essex County Strut Your Mutt Canine Costume Parades and Contests at the Brookdale Dog Park in Bloomfield and Montclair, and the South Mountain Dog Park in Maplewood and Millburn on Sunday, Oct. 23. “Our dog parks have […]
Columbia HS fencer Jack Woods wins Gold in Junior Men’s Foil event in Jersey City
Camille Pham also wins Gold; Zander Rhodes excels
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – Maplewood’s champion foil fencer, Jack Woods, won the Gold medal in the Junior (20 years and under) Men’s Foil A3 event at the Cobra Challenge Regional Junior/Cadet Circuit Tournament (Region 3) held in Jersey City recently. Woods, who is now a freshman at Columbia High School, competed against 87 high level foil […]
Smoke detectors available to senior citizens and needy families in Maplewood
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Fire Department is continuing a program to distribute smoke detectors free-of-charge to senior citizens and needy families who reside in one- and two-family homes within the community. Smoke detectors are required in all one- and two-family homes by the N.J. Uniform Fire Code. The majority of home fires that kill […]
‘Step Up with Student Services’ exceeds goal
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — During an eight-week period over the summer, the Division of Student Services took part in the “Step Up with Student Services” challenge. The challenge included 43 participants and encouraged people to move away from their desks and get involved in a more active lifestyle. A total of 19,248,810 steps were taken […]
Life Christian Church celebrates 25 years
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Life Christian Church celebrated its 25th pastoral anniversary at a gala event, “Celebrating 25 Years of God-Inspired Dreams,” on Friday, Oct. 21, at the church building at 747 Northfield Ave. Photos Courtesy of Becky Scholten
Bill to establish law enforcement-assisted addiction and recovery programs is now law
TRENTON, NJ — Legislation sponsored by state Sen. Richard Codey and Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee Chairman Joseph Vitale that would establish law enforcement-assisted addiction and recovery programs was signed into law on Oct. 26, according to a press release. Under the law, the director of the Division of Mental Health and […]
Beth El to host talk by parenting author
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — On Sunday, Nov. 6, from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m., Maurice Elias, author of “The Joys & Oys of Parenting,” will speak at Congregation Beth El. Books will be available for sale and the author will sign books. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees should RSVP by Nov. […]
Maplewood Fire Department offers free home fire safety inspections
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Fire Department offers free in-home fire inspections for township residents. Fire safety in the home should involve the whole family, young and elderly alike. Firefighters will come to your home to help identify fire hazards and make suggestions to improve home safety for your family. Inspections generally take about one […]