Murphy — James M. Our beloved father passed away peacefully in his 106th year on May 23rd, 2016. Jim Murphy was born on August 29, 1910 in Cambridge Massachusetts, the son of Michael Murphy and Catherine McDermott. He attended Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn and the University of Wyoming. He married […]
MONTCLAIR, NJ — The Essex County Library Directors has received a grant of $15,000 to host the NEA Big Read in Essex County. A program of the National Endowment for the Arts, the NEA Big Read broadens one’s understanding of our world, local communities, and one’s self through the joy of sharing a good book. […]
NEWARK, NJ — The Essex County Division of Welfare was renamed as the Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits on Thursday, May 19. In addition, County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. outlined a number of ongoing initiatives — including an expanded waiting area, call center and interactive kiosks — that will enhance customer service […]
Correction: Justin Jackson of Caldwell is second from right. Amir Copher of Orange is not in the photo. The Phil Simms 38th annual New Jersey North-South High School Football Senior All-Star Classic will take place June 27 at Kean University in Union. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. Pictured are players from Essex County schools, during […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The National Council of Jewish Women, Essex County Section, honored three Essex County high school students with the Nancy and Robert Eskow NCJW Volunteer Awards. Selected out of an outstanding field of 36 applicants, the recipients of the awards were recognized for their contributions to many different causes, including starting a community […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — A branch of LA Fitness opened on Prospect Avenue in West Orange on Saturday, May 21. Photo Courtesy of Josie Velez
WHIPPANY, NJ — The Partnership for Jewish Learning and Life recently announced the first cohort of “18 Under 18 Who Bring Jewish Learning to Life.” The contest was open to all middle and high school students in Greater MetroWest New Jersey and challenged them to write an essay demonstrating meaningful connections between their activities, passions […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Families from throughout Essex County gathered at Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel on a sunny Sunday for “Juice and Spruce.” The family event was held to clean up the three playgrounds used by preschool students at TSTI as well as provide an opportunity for the families to gather informally and enjoy a beautiful […]
UNION, NJ — Astronaut Mark Kelly, a West Orange native, told the Kean University Nathan Weiss Graduate College Class of 2016 to “go serve your community in whatever way you can.” Capt. Kelly gave the commencement address at the 20th Nathan Weiss Graduate College commencement on May 17. With bagpipers leading the procession, the faculty, […]
NUTLEY – The Nutley High School boys’ and girls’ track and field teams enjoyed stellar efforts at the Essex County Championships held at Woodman Field in Montclair, May 20-21. Quinn and Goldberg grab medals to lead NHS boys Sophomore Jimmy Quinn came away from the Essex County Track and Field Championships as the new owner […]