East Orange community shows its love for first responders

East Orange community shows its love for first responders

EAST ORANGE, NJ — From barbecues, block parties and swimming to children’s games, movies in the park and lots of community love, East Orange showed up in a big way for National Night Out on Aug. 3. This townwide event helped neighbors connect with one another and first responders. To report a crime — either […]

Hurrell Field reopens with track renovations

Hurrell Field reopens with track renovations

GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Glen Ridge Mayor Stuart Patrick and the Glen Ridge Borough Council announced Aug. 4 the reopening of Hurrell Field. Thanks in part to a grant from the Essex County Recreation and Open Trust Local Aid Program, Glen Ridge has renovated the running/walking track at the facility. 

Bloomfield National Night Out draws large crowds

Bloomfield National Night Out draws large crowds

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — National Night Out in Bloomfield was a huge success thanks to the many Bloomfield residents who came out to show support and enjoy the fun, free activities and food. The fire department took the trophy in the police vs. fire softball game, an annual display of camaraderie. Additionally, the hot air balloon […]

Studio Montclair and the WAE Center collaborate on ‘Student Portrait Project’

MONTCLAIR / WEST ORANGE, NJ — Studio Montclair and the WAE Center have collaborated to present “Student Portrait Project,” an exhibit that grew out of a joint desire to use portrait drawing as a tool to connect adults with developmental disabilities to one another and to the community, especially during the isolation of the COVID-19 […]

UCC to host ‘BBQ for a Cause’ on Aug. 14 to give back to community

NEWARK, NJ — United Community Corporation and more than 20 partners will celebrate Newark and the greater Essex County community on Saturday, Aug. 14, as UCC hosts a “BBQ for a Cause.” The event will be held at West Side Park, 600 S. 17th St in Newark, from noon to 6 p.m. and is designed […]

Judiciary employees to be vaccinated or tested weekly for COVID-19

Judiciary employees to be vaccinated or tested weekly for COVID-19

TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Judiciary is requiring all staff and state court judges either to provide proof that they have been vaccinated against COVID-19 or to submit results of a weekly COVID-19 test, according to an Aug. 6 press release from the Judiciary. The new policy is being implemented to support a safe […]

Belleville school officials celebrate federal ADA compliance

Belleville school officials celebrate federal ADA compliance

BELLEVILLE, NJ — For decades, the Belleville Public Schools had to regretfully mark “no” on the state Comprehensive Equity Plan where it asks if all school buildings comply with the federal American with Disabilities Act. That officially changed Aug. 2 as Superintendent of Schools Richard Tomko, Board of Education President Christine Lamparello, business administrator and […]