Rabbi Marc Katz, who leads the Temple Ner Tamid congregation in Bloomfield, recently spoke to students at Mount St. Dominic Academy on Holocaust Remembrance Day. Katz, a published author of two books on the Jewish faith, addressed critical topics, including antisemitism, stereotypes, and violence against Jewish people. He spoke about how, as a rabbi, he […]
Irvington High School graduate Janasia Wilson has signed the first name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal awarded by Nike for girls’ flag football. “My Mom always pushed me not to give up when I was growing up, no matter what,” said Wilson. “She would say, ‘You can inspire someone else.’ That’s what motivates me now. […]
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has announced the imminent reopening of the Delaney Hall Facility in Newark after reaching an agreement with the facility’s owner to reestablish the federal immigration processing and detention center at the 1,000-bed facility. “This detention center is the first to open under the new administration,” said acting ICE Director Caleb […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield spring boys and girls flag football will have tryouts on Wednesday, March 12, at Foley Field at 5:30 p.m.. The boys traveling team tryouts are for grades 6-7. Games are played on Saturdays or Sundays. New players must purchase game jerseys. Tackle players from this past season will use their tackle […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Under the leadership of head coach Nhemie Theodore and assistant coach Matthew Anthony, the Irvington High School boys freshman basketball team captured the Essex County Freshman Tournament championship, defeating Newark Collegiate, 65-55, in the title game on Saturday, Feb. 22, at Bloomfield High School. The team was led by standout performances from […]
Art from residents of Maplewood is being featured at Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport. “The digital art program brings the state’s creative heartbeat to life, offering millions of travelers a glimpse into the artistry of our community and creating a sense of place brimming with New Jersey pride,” said Aidan O’Donnell, general manager […]
The Sons of The American Legion Squadron 105 of Belleville held their first Flag Education and Etiquette Course on Feb. 3 at the Post Hall on Washington Avenue. The class participants were from the Post 105 Family – veterans, Sons, and Auxiliary members – as well as from the Wolf Den of Nutley’s Pack 141 […]
WEST ORANGE/NUTLEY, NJ — Senior Nicholas Adams (138 pounds) and junior Aedan Lopez (157) each finished in second place, while junior Adam Barakat (144) finished in third place to lead the West Orange High School boys wrestling team at the New Jersey State Interscholastic Association’s District 11 tournament at Nutley High School on Saturday, Feb. […]
A Belleville native, who has written extensively about the township, has his photographic work on display as part of a library’s popular art and photography series. Anthony Buccino is a writer, editor, and photographer who began his photography journey by shooting film for the stories he produced while working for local newspapers. “Photography challenges me […]
IRVINGTON/LINCROFT, NJ — Veleria Brown-Garner, who has served as the head cheerleading coach at Irvington High School for 40 years, was honored at the New Jersey Cheerleading and Dance State Championships on Sunday, Feb. 23, at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft. Brown-Garner received the prestigious New Jersey Cheer and Dance Coaches Association Coach Legacy […]