NEWARK, NJ — Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara announced Sept. 14 that their departments are investigating a fatal pedestrian incident. On Sunday, Sept. 12, at approximately 9:17 p.m., Rajon Collins, 42, of Newark was struck in the area of Springfield Avenue and South 18th […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — On Monday, Sept. 13, Bloomfield held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for brand new pickleball and tennis courts located at Memorial Park. In total there are now two full-sized tennis courts, four pickleball courts and a practice wall at the park. “In Bloomfield, we have made it a priority to expand our outdoor spaces […]
NUTLEY, NJ — The Nutley CROP Hunger Walk will be held Sunday, Oct. 17, starting at Vincent Church, 100 Vincent Place in Nutley. Registration will begin at 12:30 p.m. with the walk beginning at 1 p.m. with a welcome and an interfaith prayer. Walkers will walk south through Yanticaw Park to Centre Street over to […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange senior picnic returned to the Ginny Duenkel Pool on Friday, Sept. 10. Summer fun was on full display as sunny blue skies welcomed the seniors back to the annual event that was canceled last year due to COVID. Friendly smiles and good cheer ruled the day as members […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — Manufacturers Village Artist Studios, located in an 1880s industrial complex building in East Orange, will open its doors to the studios of more than 60 different artists Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 16 and 17, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The enclave, just minutes from Thomas Edison’s original workshop, houses […]
IRVINGTON/BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Irvington and Bloomfield high school girls soccer teams played a game on Sept. 15 at Irvington Park. Bloomfield won, 4-0, for its third straight victory to improve to 4-1. Irvington moved to 1-2. Both teams hope to make more progress as their seasons continue. Photos Courtesy of Felicia Laguerre Owens Here […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — For the last 36 years, Phyllis Kalb, wearing pink, has served as program coordinator at the South Orange Public Library, bringing the community notable speakers of all disciplines and more. Kalb recently retired from the SOPL.
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School boys soccer team remained undefeated with a 5-0 road win over Caldwell on Sept. 14. WOHS goals were scored by Nathan Menor, Jared Charles, Tyreese Folkes, Mason Bashkoff and Lucas Andrada. Goalkeeper Justin Scavalla recorded his third straight shutout of the season. The Mountaineers improved to […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School boys soccer team hopes to back from a 2-0 loss to Livingston on Sept. 14. The Bengals moved to 1-2 after their second straight loss. They defeated Nutley, 4-1, in the season opener on Sept. 8 and lost to Newark Academy, 3-0, Sept. 10. Here is the rest […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington High School boys soccer team defeated Newark Collegiate Academy, 2-0, Sept. 13, for its first win of the season. Winner Egnothare scored on an assist by Brian Yupa in the first half and Karl Boucher scored in the second half, also on an assist by Yupa, as the Blue Knights […]