Seton Hall Prep cross-country team finishes second at Brown Northeast Invitational in Rhode Island

Pirates post best team average since 2004

WEST ORANGE, NJ – The Seton Hall Prep varsity cross-country team ran to an impressive second-place finish in a field of 25 teams at the Brown Northeast Cross-Country Invitational held on Oct. 15th at Goddard Park in Rhode Island –  their best finish at this invitational. After a bold first mile, senior Malik Kosanovich held […]

CHSSF holds fifth annual cocktail party fundraiser

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Columbia High School Scholarship Fund held its fifth annual cocktail party fundraiser on Sept. 24 at the home of Patricia Bell in South Orange. It was set against the backdrop of her extensive modern art collection, creating the feeling of strolling through a gallery in Soho or Williamsburg. Guests dined […]

West Orange United Soccer Club teams enjoy impressive wins

WEST ORANGE – The West Orange United Soccer Club teams enjoyed impressive wins for the week-ending Oct. 16. The Barcelona U13 boys remained undefeated after beating Randolph at home, 5-0. Mason Bashkoff had two goals. Andrew Hinfey, Squire Thomas, and Shane Brosnan each had a goal. The Barcelona boys take on undefeated West Morris at […]

Young teen arrested twice in two days for carjackings

UPDATE: This story was updated approximately 10 minutes after posting to reflect additional data provided by the Maplewood Police Department, in addition to the information already provided by the Newark Public Safety Department. MAPLEWOOD, NJ — A 13-year-old Newark resident, whom Newark police had arrested on Friday, Oct. 14, and was ordered to be released […]

Richard W. Kruger

   Richard W. Kruger, 92, passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, October 13, 2016.   He was the son of the late Frances Kruger and the late Stephen J. Kruger.    Richard was born in Bloomfield, N.J. and lived there his entire life. He retired from Hoffman LaRoche, Nutley, N.J. in 1989.   […]

Obstacle race raises $5K for Big Brothers Big Sisters

HOBOKEN, NJ — The cloudy skies, rain and wind — and a sudden October chill in the air — didn’t stop the 1,225 fearless participants who showed up at the Hoboken waterfront early in the morning on Oct. 1 to “take on the challenge” of the fourth annual City Challenge Obstacle Race. In addition to […]

CCR celebrates 20 years in the two towns

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — To celebrate its 20-year anniversary, the South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race will host “Celebrating Integration: Many Voices, One Community” on Saturday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. at the Woodland, 60 Woodland Road in Maplewood. The event will feature dinner, live music, dancing and an auction. Cocktail attire is suggested. Admission is […]

Artists Studio Tour returns to East Orange

EAST ORANGE, NJ — More than 30 accomplished New Jersey artists will present their work at the Artists Studio Tour on Sunday, Nov. 6, from 1 to 5 p.m. Located in the historic Manufacturer’s Village, 356 Glenwood Ave. in East Orange — alternate entry at 66 Franklin Street — the open studio tour has been […]