Volunteers want to create cultural hub at Presbyterian Church on the Green

BLOOMFIELD — The Sanctuary on the Green Arts, Cultural and Community Alliance (SOTG Alliance), a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the greater Bloomfield community, is looking for board members and volunteers to join their organization. With a vision to preserve, restore, and renew the iconic sanctuary of the Bloomfield Presbyterian Church on the Green, the […]

Flying kites to raise awareness

Flying kites to raise awareness

EAST ORANGE — The Precious Little Ladies kite flying event is meant to be fun but it is also designed to raise awareness, empower families and foster community bonds with a goal of combating child sexual abuse and gender-based violence. Precious Little Ladies (PLL) is again having their Awareness Raising Kite Flight (ARK) that will […]

Glen Ridge HS wrestlers and swimmers earn Super Essex Conference accolades

Glen Ridge HS wrestlers and swimmers earn Super Essex Conference accolades

GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The following Glen Ridge High School wrestlers and swimmers earned all–Super Essex Conference honors: Wrestling SEC–Liberty Division First team Sebastian Kristal, senior, 120 pounds. Jesse Gibbs, senior, 215 pounds. Second team Narito Radomski, sophomore, 113 pounds. Aaron Amici, junior, 138 pounds. Honorable mention Nico Frazier, sophomore. Boy swimming Second team Koji […]

South Orange man charged in Linden warehouse shooting

A South Orange man was arrested Friday, March 29, in connection with a shooting inside a Linden warehouse. Daniel Corprew, 53, is charged with first-degree attempted murder, second-degree aggravated assault and associated weapons related crimes. Corprew is also charged as a certain persons prohibited from possessing a weapon, a crime of the second-degree. At approximately […]

Bloomfield student in South Africa for conference

Bloomfield student in South Africa for conference

By Trey Williams and Jocelyn Moody Special to The Independent Press   Bloomfield is 8,180 miles from Makhanda, South Africa. Daisha Robinson traveled all those miles recently as part of her studies as a media communications student at Bloomfield College of Montclair State University. Robinson set out in January for the town that is in […]

West Orange HS softball team primed to make its mark

West Orange HS softball team primed to make its mark

WEST ORANGE, NJ — As the spring season dawns upon West Orange High School, the softball team stands poised for a season of excellence under the guidance of head coach Michael Marini. With a roster brimming with talent and a culture of dedication and teamwork, the Mountaineers are primed to make their mark on the […]

Cougar Soccer Club teams capture titles

Cougar Soccer Club teams capture titles

MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Cougar Soccer Club had a strong start to the spring season with two teams winning preseason tournaments and several others performing well in their tournaments. Boys U11 Premier team wins Saddle Brook tournament The boys U11 Premier team won the Four Annual Falcons Spring Tournament with two wins and a tie […]

West Orange HS girls flag football poised to make waves

West Orange HS girls flag football poised to make waves

WEST ORANGE, NJ — As the spring season unfolds, the West Orange High School flag football team is gearing up for an exhilarating journey on the gridiron. With an influx of new talent and a solid core of experienced players, the team is poised to make waves in the competitive landscape of North Jersey flag […]