NEWARK, NJ — The Department of Justice announced Dec. 9 that it has awarded more than $17.5 million in grants to support the Project Safe Neighborhoods Program. Funding will support efforts across the country to address violent crime, including the gun violence that is often at its core. The Rosamond Gifford Charitable Corporation, located in […]
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Columbia High School basketball, wrestling and fencing teams will begin their seasons. The girls basketball team finished 13-0 last winter and was one of the few teams in the state to finish with an undefeated record. Here are the CHS schedules. Boys basketball Dec. 17: Central, away, 7 p.m. Dec. […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange High School track-and-field standout Olivia Prescott signed with Rutgers University on a track-and-field scholarship in a ceremony held in the school’s Library Media Center on Dec. 10. Family, friends and coaches gathered to celebrate Prescott’s accomplishments. Olivia’s dad, John Prescott, is a track-and-field coach at the high school. Photo […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange Councilwoman Tammy Williams and Councilman Bill Rutherford visited Council Chambers at West Orange Town Hall for the first time as town officials. Although both were elected in November 2020, Town Hall has been closed to the public due to COVID restrictions and council meetings have been held on Zoom […]
The West Orange High School basketball and wrestling teams will begin their seasons. Here are the events to start their seasons. Boys basketball Dec. 17: Caldwell, away, 7 p.m. Dec. 21: Verona, home, 7 p.m. Dec. 27: Paterson Charter Holiday Classic, away Jan. 4: North Star Academy, home, 4 p.m. Jan. 6: Belleville, away, 4 […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Rock Spring Golf Club general manager Chris Parker is seen posing with his wife and daughters at the Black Santa’s Workshop on Dec. 11. The four-day event was held at the Rock 1925 restaurant in West Orange. Black Santa’s Workshop is operated by West Orange resident Talia Young. At the workshop, […]
NEWARK, NJ — On Dec. 9, the NJ Transit board of directors approved the purchase of 258 cutaway minibuses for Access Link service, allowing Access Link to modernize its aging fleet. In addition, this year, NJ Transit has added 80 new hybrid sedans to replace older sedans and expand the fleet. “These new vehicles are […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School wrestling team, under fifth-year head coach Ryan Smircich, features a talented group this season. The Bengals will be led by Kira Pipkins, a junior captain who is a two-time state girls champion. Pipkins is one of nine girls on the roster. The other captains are senior Gerald Van […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Verona–Glen Ridge high school ice hockey team won four straight games before tying Ridgewood to move to a 4-1-1 record on the season. After losing to Livingston, 4-1, on Dec. 27, to start the season, Verona–Glen Ridge defeated Oratory, 5-1, Nov. 29; Millburn, 10-0, Dec. 1; Hillsborough, 6-2, Dec. 3; […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Impact100 Essex has announced the four finalists for its 2021 Impact Grant. One of these finalists will be voted the recipient of a $100,000 grant during the organization’s annual meeting on Jan. 25. The 2021 finalists are: Butterfly Dreamz. Its project, the “Cocoon Club,” connects girls from marginalized communities to mentorship, […]