Bloomfield Photos – July 14th
Three men indicted for WO murder of Orange man
NEWARK, NJ — Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced today, July 14, that an Essex County Grand Jury has indicted Rasuan Foster, 29, of East Orange; Zaki Jones, 33, of Newark; and Jarret Mceachin, 29, of Orange for the murder of Naji Everett, 26, of Orange. In addition to murder, the four count […]
Orange man arrested in WO car break-ins
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange police arrested a 22-year-old Orange man in connection to several car break-ins on the western end of town, according to a recent press release. Police apprehended the suspect when a Rutgers Street resident called police just before 7 a.m. on Wednesday, July 13, to report a man going through […]
Discuss possible improvements to Maplecrest Park
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Recreation Advisory Committee invites you to the Hilton Branch of the Maplewood Memorial Library, 1618 Springfield Ave., to weigh in on a new basketball court and the revitalization of the tennis court area at Maplecrest Park on Oakland Road in Maplewood. The meeting will be Thursday, July 21, at 7 […]
Two movies weekly at Bloomfield library
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield Public Library, located at 90 Broad St. in Bloomfield, continues with its film series which hosts two films each week, on Mondays and Thursdays, with the exception of holidays. The following films start at 12:15 p.m. in the barrier-free Library Theatre. Admission is free and all are welcome. For information, […]
West Orange hosts vigil and peace march
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Members of the West Orange Human Relations Commission will host a vigil and peace march in downtown West Orange today, July 13. The event kicks off at 5:45 p.m. at Town Hall, 66 Main St., with remarks from HRC members and others. Activities include face painting for children. Organizers will follow the […]
Third annual Brendan Tevlin Lacrosse Festival to be July 30
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The third annual Brendan Tevlin Lacrosse Festival is scheduled for Saturday, July 30, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with games at Seton Hall Prep’s Kelly Athletic Center at 120 Northfield Ave. in West Orange; and a barbecue and refreshments at the Shillelagh Club at 648 Prospect Ave. in West Orange. […]
CCR to celebrate 20 years in the community
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race will celebrate its 20th anniversary at its annual dinner on Saturday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. at The Woodland in Maplewood. Great food, live music, a fun auction and more will make this evening — “Celebrating Integration: Many Voices-One Community” — special. More details will […]
Millburn road closures due to construction
MILLBURN, NJ — Complete Streets construction will begin on/or about Wednesday, July 13, in Millburn. Construction will result in a full closure of Main Street between Millburn Avenue and Essex Street. This closure, intended to expedite construction, will last for approximately one month. Please follow all detours in place or plan an alternate route. Phase 1 […]
Fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad gears up for Summer Olympics in Rio
MAPLEWOOD – Former Columbia High School fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad is gearing up for the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Muhammad, who competes in saber, is recognized as the first Muslim woman who observes hijab to qualify for the United States Olympic Team. Muhammad, 30, was a three-time NCAA All-American for Duke University […]