NEWARK, NJ — The Archdiocese of Newark honored the dedication and sacrifices of all active, retired and deceased New Jersey law enforcement personnel at the 29th annual Blue Mass on Nov. 3 in Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, archbishop of Newark, presided over the liturgy, which featured honor guard […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The 22nd running of the Ashenfelter 8K Classic and Tom Fleming Run is all-set for Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, with a minor change. The Tom Fleming Run has been lengthened to 1.24 miles, or 2 kilometers, and has been re-named the Tom Fleming 2K to honor local marathon sensation, Tom Fleming, […]
NEWARK, NJ — The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force is investigating the fatal shooting of Nyshon Anthony, 23, of Newark, according to a Nov. 10 press release from the ECPO. On Nov. 8 at 2:40 p.m., police responded to a report of a male shot on the 900 block of South Orange […]
NUTLEY, NJ — BSA Troop 147, sponsored by the Franklin Reformed Church of Nutley, held an Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Oct. 25 at VFW Post 493 to present Scouting’s highest honor to Scouts Ethan Wanko and Archer St. Amant. Senior Patrol Leader David Crecco opened the ceremony with Assistant SPL Joseph Buset leading […]
NEWARK, NJ — Newark Beth Israel Medical Center has appointed two leaders to chief executive positions within the organization, according to a Nov. 7 press release. Amy Doran has been appointed chief operating officer, making her the first woman to hold this role at NBIMC. Registered nurse Denise Shepherd has been appointed the hospital’s new […]
TRENTON, NJ — The Government Records Council, an affiliate of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, announced Nov. 7 that new amendments to its regulations pertaining to the Open Public Records Act were adopted, effective Nov. 7. The new amendments address processes previously not covered by the regulations and also provide consistency with New […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Joseph T. Connolly Drive, a semiannual townwide clothing and household goods collection drive in Glen Ridge, will be held Saturday, Nov. 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Glen Ridge High School parking lot, 200 Ridgewood Ave. This event, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Glen Ridge and […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Hazel Elementary School held a successful English-as-a-second-language event on Oct. 27, providing an opportunity for the Hazel community to gain knowledge and obtain tools and resources to help their children succeed at school and at home. For families who do not speak English, navigating the school website and communicating with teachers […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Business owners and the Bloomfield Center Alliance welcome shoppers to Bloomfield Center to participate in its third annual Holiday Hunt event filled with music, festive activities and prize giveaways while hunting for holiday gifts. Bloomfield Center’s 2022 Holiday Hunt will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26, which […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. visited four culverts and bridges on Friday, Nov. 4, to announce that three of the projects were completed and one was underway. The tour included the Locust Avenue Bridge in Bloomfield, where construction was underway, and the Lakeside Avenue Bridge in West Orange, Marion […]