Hospitals in urgent need of blood donations

Hospitals in urgent need of blood donations

NEWARK, NJ — RWJBarnabas Health is making an urgent appeal for blood and platelet donations as it responds to a serious blood shortage at hospitals throughout the state. Lifesaving blood donations are given to patients in a wide range of circumstances including cancer care, trauma events such as car accidents and home accidents, childbirth, and […]

Largest class in NJIT history is also its most diverse

Largest class in NJIT history is also its most diverse

NEWARK, NJ — New Jersey Institute of Technology began the academic year by setting records with its largest and most diverse student body ever. Total projected enrollment is up 21 percent in the last 10 years to hit its highest mark yet at 12,000 students. The fall first-year cohort makes up a sizable part of […]

St. Joseph’s accepting basketball registrations

St. Joseph’s accepting basketball registrations

MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — St. Joseph’s Catholic Youth Organization in Maplewood is now accepting registrations for girls and boys in grades one to eight for the 2022-2023 basketball season.  CYO basketball is open to all children living in the Maplewood–South Orange community who are parishioners at St. Joseph’s in Maplewood, Our Lady of Sorrows in […]

First class graduates from EO’s free training program in the construction trades

First class graduates from EO’s free training program in the construction trades

EAST ORANGE, NJ — The first class of East Orange’s free training program in the construction trades successfully completed requirements to receive certificates of completion in general construction from the National Career Institute. A commencement ceremony was held Friday, Sept. 9, in City Council chambers.  A component of the East Orange General Laborers Training Program, […]

Archdiocese report indicates local Catholics want more inclusivity, youth involvement

Archdiocese report indicates local Catholics want more inclusivity, youth involvement

NEWARK, NJ — On Sept. 8, the Archdiocese of Newark announced the release of its Synod on Synodality Synthesis Report, which captures the feedback and voices of more than 15,000 people across northern New Jersey, who convened online and at gatherings in parishes, schools, religious congregations and more since January 2022. The effort is the […]

Bloomfield HS football team falls to West Orange

Bloomfield HS football team falls to West Orange

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School football team fell to West Orange, 34-7, on Friday, Sept. 9, at Foley Field. The Bengals moved to 0-2, while West Orange improved to 2-0 on the season. Senior running back Jayden Evans scored on a two-yard run in the first quarter to give the Bengals a 7-0 […]

Pomares joins Caldwell University board of trustees

Pomares joins Caldwell University board of trustees

CALDWELL, NJ — Essex County Board of County Commissioners Vice President Carlos Pomares has been appointed as a member of the Caldwell University board of trustees.  “Carlos’ expertise as an administrator for nonprofit organizations and government along with his passion for encouraging young people to pursue their goals will be of great benefit to our […]

West Orange raises the Dominican Republic flag

West Orange raises the Dominican Republic flag

WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange officials held a Dominican Republic flag-raising ceremony on Sept. 7. Held on the steps of West Orange Town Hall, the event celebrated the rich Dominican culture. Speeches were given in both Spanish and English, and the national anthems of the Dominican Republic and America were played. Photos Courtesy of […]