NEWARK, NJ — In an ongoing effort to bring the community together and to encourage the public to participate in the movement to ensure civil rights for all, on Thursday, Sept. 29, from 3:30 to 5 p.m., NJPAC will present a virtual workshop, “Archeology of the Self With Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz: Sustaining Racial Literacy in the […]
NUTLEY, NJ — The September 2022 episode of the “Inside Nutley” podcast features Public Safety Commissioner Alphonse Petracco. Hosted by lifelong resident Thomas Greco, the monthly podcast provides a look at current town issues, explores how the town is moving forward and answers questions from Nutley residents. In the episode, Petracco covers a wide range […]
NEWARK, NJ — The city of Newark reopened JFK Recreation Center on Sept. 12, after the center received its first renovation since the 1980s. The center is located at 211 W. Kinney St. in the city’s Central Ward, with the entrance on Howard Street. The remodeling included new bathrooms, a new gym entry, new basketball […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The weather was picture-perfect for the West Orange High School Class of 2023’s Senior Fun Day, held Sept. 16 on the Conforti campus. Rides, inflatables, games, shirts, face painting, temporary tattoos, popcorn and more greeted the seniors. Photos Courtesy of Andrew Guglielmo and Cynthia Cumming
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield College is ranked No. 18 nationally in the U.S. News & World Report 2022-2023 Best Colleges listings of top performers on social mobility among 210 national liberal arts institutions. The data also recognizes Bloomfield College as the top private college for social mobility in the state of New Jersey. “Bloomfield College’s […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — East Orange STEM Academy students have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These programs grant underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications, and connect students with universities across the country, helping them connect to colleges and stand out during the […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Golda Och Academy boys cross-country team competed in the Super Essex Conference meet at Branch Brook Park in Newark on Tuesday, Sept. 13, during the first of four weeks with dual-meet competitions. Golda Och Academy won both of its dual meets, beating Newark Central and Weequahic by 15-50 scores; the […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge High School boys cross-country team competed during the Super Essex Conference dual-meet at Branch Brook Park in Newark on Sept. 13. Davidson finished 13th in 20:21.9. Stites ran 23rd in 21:07.6. Kristal placed 24th in 21:12.8. The GRHS boys finished fifth overall among seven teams. Photos Courtesy of […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Irvington High School football senior defensive back Adon Shuler has been honored as a 2023 All-American. Shuler, who is a University of Notre Dame commit, was honored during a virtual jersey presentation as part of the third week of the “Road to the Dome” digital series. Having been selected to play in […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Environmental activists in Bloomfield, who have been working since 2016 to get the town and school district officials to install solar panels on buildings, are holding a public forum on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. at the Civic Center, 84 Broad St. in Bloomfield. Speakers at the event will include: Satenik […]