Transfer students find their collegial home in South Orange

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — On Aug. 26, 328 transfer students were welcomed to Seton Hall University at the Transfer Students BBQ. Students transferred from institutions including Rutgers University, Quinnipiac University, Monmouth University, Mount St. Mary’s University, Rowan University and many of New Jersey’s community colleges. “The main reason I chose Seton Hall was for the […]

NJTPD charge man with aggravated assault on train conductor

NEWARK, NJ — The NJ Transit Police Department arrested a man who allegedly assaulted a train conductor Sunday, Sept. 11, after being asked for a train ticket, according to a Sept. 12 release from NJ Transit. Peer Fikhman, 22, of Israel was arrested and charged with aggravated assault on a conductor and theft of services […]

Flu vaccines in South Orange

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Department of Health will offer seasonal influenza vaccinations for residents ages 18 and older on Wednesday, Sept. 28, from noon until 3 p.m. at the firehouse, 56 Sloan St. in South Orange. Medicare Part B cards will not be accepted; everyone will be charged $20 and will receive […]

Public invited to join in celebration at Seton Hall Weekend

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The public is invited to attend Seton Hall Weekend, Sept. 23 through 25. Activities include music and theater performances, sporting events, campus tours, food, carnival games, rides and more. “Seton Hall Weekend is a university tradition that celebrates our close ties enjoyed by students, parents, alumni, faculty, staff and the surrounding […]

Approaches to parenting at NCJW

LIVINGSTON, NJ — If you are a parent, then this women’s workshop is for you. Do you ever feel that you lose your cool during stressful situations when dealing with your children? On Thursday, Oct. 6, from 7:15 to 9 p.m., clinical psychologist Carrie Spindel Bashoff will present “Mindful Parenting,” an approach which helps parents […]

Celebrate National Public Lands Day at the Thomas Edison NHP

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Thomas Edison National Historical Park will be joining national park sites around the country in celebrating National Public Lands Day with a fee free day on Saturday, Sept. 24. The Laboratory Complex at 211 Main St. will be open with regular programs beginning at 10 a.m. At 5 p.m. a very […]

Attend a seniors fall party in Maplewood

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — There will be a seniors fall party on Sunday, Sept. 25, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Les Saisons B&B, 304 Elmwood Ave. in Maplewood. There will be music by the Starlighters Quartet with vocalist Joanie Murphy. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres by Chef Jesse, soft drinks, desserts, coffee and tea; alcohol is BYOB. […]

Dr. Drew Matthew Anderson

October 13, 1986-August 18, 2016    Drew Anderson, age 29, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016, after a seizure at his home in Sedona, Arizona. His funeral service was August 26, 2016 at Greer’s Mortuary; his cremains remain with his family in Sedona.   Drew was born October 13, 1986 in Livingston, New Jersey, to […]

Selichot at Temple B’nai Abraham

LIVINGSTON, NJ — On Saturday, Sept. 24, beginning at 9 p.m., Temple B’nai Abraham will hold its observance of Selichot. Selichot, literally “forgiveness,” is the service held on the Saturday evening before Rosh Hashanah to help usher Jews into the themes of the High Holy Days. Selichot is a time of reflection and preparation. As […]