Newark police officer struck by a motor vehicle

NEWARK, NJ — Authorities are investigating an incident in which a Newark police officer was struck by a vehicle on Sunday, June 12, at approximately 3:40 a.m., at the intersection of Foundry and Roanoke streets, while attempting to issue a motor vehicle summons to that very vehicle, which then fled from the area. The officer, […]

OSPAC kicks off season with Latin Night

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The New Jersey Arts Incubator at OSPAC will kick off the first weekend of summer with Latin Night. Dance the night away with salsa dura band Johnny Mambo and Friends and local Latino artists on Saturday, June 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center, 4 Boland Drive […]

Hatebreed co-founder and frontman Jamey Jasta visits 89.5 FM WSOU

Hatebreed co-founder and frontman Jamey Jasta visits 89.5 FM WSOU

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Before their Saturday, June 4, show at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, Hatebreed frontman Jamey Jasta dropped by Seton Hall University for an interview on WSOU 89.5 FM. Speaking with WSOU’s music director Mike Colantuoni, Jasta discussed the band’s new album, “The Concrete Confessional,” and how their seventh studio effort reflects […]

Ribbon-cutting marks official opening of new Kessler center in West Orange

Ribbon-cutting marks official opening of new Kessler center in West Orange

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Kessler Rehabilitation Center, the outpatient network of Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, marked the official opening of its newest center at 563 Northfield Ave. in West Orange with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Mayor Robert Parisi. Parisi was joined by Susan McCartney, member of the West Orange Township Council and president of […]

Team TRIumph looks for more members to join the fitness fun

MILLBURN, NJ — Team TRIumph, a USAT-certified women’s triathlon club, is looking for new members. The group is a diverse community of women with all fitness levels, with the singular goal of motivating each other to complete a triathlon. Through supportive and fun group training sessions, the group empowers women to take charge of their […]

West Orange United Soccer Club teams finish great season

WEST ORANGE – The West Orange United Soccer Club teams finished a great season. On Sunday, June 5, the Sounders U10 boys traveled to Nutley and came away with a hard-fought 5-4 victory. While the game was played with periods of heavy downpours, the Sounders played tough and received goals by Mike Udodi (two), Hudson […]

Bloomfield Bombers 16U travel baseball team wins championship

Bloomfield Bombers 16U travel baseball team wins championship

BLOOMFIELD – The Bloomfield Bombers 16U travel baseball team won the 2016 The Bigs Spring League, JV Division. The championship game was played on Sunday, June 12, against the Parsippany Panthers at Parsippany Hills High School. The Bombers won an exciting game by the score of 6-5. Elliot Urgent started for the Bombers on the mound […]

Get excited for Cougar Con tomorrow at CHS

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Columbia High School’s Comicology Club will present the first-ever Cougar Con on Saturday, June 11. Cougar Con will take place in the Columbia High School Cafeteria from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and will celebrate the worlds of comics, anime, manga, sci-fi, fantasy, movies and cosplay. In addition, there will be demonstrations […]

Bulk item garbage collection in Maplewood

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Waste management recently announced changes to residents’ bulk item collection. In an effort to simplify the process and provide an improved experience, waste management will be making the following changes: One bulk item per week will be collected, replacing the one time per month collection; Bulk collection will occur on your regular […]

Girls on the Run show their strength at the Florham Park Jaycees 5K

FLORHAM PARK, NJ — More than 600 Girls on the Run of New Jersey East participants will run in the Florham Park Jaycees 5K, held at 9 A.M. this Saturday, June 11, at the Holy Family Church in Florham Park. Race proceeds will aid the Jaycees Scholarship Fund benefitting local students, the Billy and Ashley […]