EAST ORANGE, NJ — Paul Robeson Stadium in East Orange, which has been in existence for decades, has been undergoing renovations that began in the spring. Pictured above is the new football field. The renovations include other upgrades, including the track around the field. Photo Courtesy of Rodney Williams
NUTLEY, NJ — The Nutley High School boys volleyball team enjoyed another successful season. Under head coach Kevin Reilly, the Raiders finished with a 15-8 overall record, including finishing in second place in the Super Essex Conference–Colonial Division with a 7-3 divisional record. They also were the No. 6 seed in the New Jersey State […]
NUTLEY, NJ – The Nutley High School boys lacrosse team enjoyed an historic season. The Raiders, guided by head coach Mike Salvatelli, defeated the Rutherford HS Bulldogs, 12-9, May 18, in the season finale to earn their 11th win of the season. This ties the all-time program record of wins set by the 2001 team. […]
Columbia High School Principal Frank Sanchez was reinstated to his position last week after a tumultuous six months that saw him arrested on assault and child endangerment charges only to have them dropped after a grand jury hearing. The South Orange and Maplewood School District Board of Education voted 6 to 1 with two abstentions […]
CALDWELL, NJ — Mount St. Dominic Academy, the independent Dominican Catholic college preparatory school for girls in Caldwell, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Karen D’Avino, Ed.D. to the role of principal, effective July 1. Dr. D’Avino will have responsibility for curriculum development and academic operations in alignment with the Mount’s Dominican mission, […]
NUTLEY, NJ – Nutley High School rising senior Alexander Mason Irwin had another impressive winter/spring indoor archery season, claiming two state championships in his division (15-18 years of age), along with a third-place finish in the National Field Archery Association Mid-Atlantic Sectionals, competing against archers from seven states. His season opened with a first-place finish […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ – Belleville High School Athletics honored some of its senior student-athletes during a college announcement ceremony. The following seniors will be continuing their careers: James Cooper, track and field, Caldwell University. Katherine Espinoza, soccer, Caldwell University. Deanna McIntosh, softball, St. Elizabeth University. Rocco Negron, wrestling, Felician University. Santiago Nunez, baseball, County College of […]
The Class of 2024 made the walk onto Mathews Field at the Irvington Athletic Complex for graduation ceremonies on June 19. The traditional playing of “Pomp and Circumstance” followed a musical prelude led by music teacher Matthew Peterson Jr. The Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps Color Guard presented the flag before “The Star Spangled Banner” […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The annual West Orange Athletic Awards, held June 6 in the Tarnoff Gym, recognized outgoing seniors in all sports with Mountaineer Pride awards, service awards and other outstanding athlete recognition. The evening began with a welcome from West Orange High School athletic director Stephan Zichella. “This is a sad time, but […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — The Belleville Jr. Bucs 11U travel baseball team defeated Livingston, 10-0, on Sunday, June 9, to cap off an unbeaten 11-0-1 season and win the United Amateur Baseball League’s Central Metro division championship. This was the Jr. Bucs’ third title in four years. This year, the Bucs defeated Caldwell, North Caldwell, Montclair […]