NJBPU signs agreement lowering PSE&G transmission rates

NJBPU signs agreement lowering PSE&G transmission rates

TRENTON, NJ — On July 14, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities authorized board staff to sign a settlement agreement between NJBPU, Division of Rate Counsel and PSE&G to substantially lower PSE&G’s existing transmission services Return on Equity. PSE&G will file the request for the new rate with the Federal Emergency Regulatory Commission, which […]

Pipkins places 16th at national wrestling tournament

Pipkins places 16th at national wrestling tournament

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield High School wrestler Kira Pipkins competed in the USA Wrestling National Championship Tournament this past weekend in Fargo, N.D. As always, she gave a great account of herself — going 2-2 and placing 16th overall.  The two girls who defeated Pipkins ultimately finished first and fifth, so she faced the best […]

$1.4 million federal grant launches NJIT Forensic Science Initiative

$1.4 million federal grant launches NJIT Forensic Science Initiative

NEWARK, NJ — Federal funding supporting New Jersey’s “Opportunity Meets Innovation” higher education challenge will introduce Newark high school students to forensic science as a pathway to college — and a STEM education — under a new program from New Jersey Institute of Technology. The NJIT Forensic Science Initiative is backed by $1.4 million in […]

New acting attorney general announces leadership team

New acting attorney general announces leadership team

TRENTON, NJ — Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck has announced the membership of his executive leadership team, retaining or elevating a number of career public servants who worked under former Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal. Grewal resigned July 17 in order to become director of the Enforcement Division at the Securities and Exchange Commission. […]

Upcoming vegetation control in Glen Ridge

GLEN RIDGE, NJ — On Monday, July 26, with a rain date of July 27 and July 28, vegetation control will be applied to various cobble stone gutters throughout Glen Ridge. The application will be completed by TruGreen of Randolph, spreading glufosinate ammonium, aka Cheetah Pro Herbicide, with a handheld sprayer. The local representative of […]

Teenagers to enjoy ‘Days in the Diocese’ this summer

Teenagers to enjoy ‘Days in the Diocese’ this summer

NEWARK, NJ — The Office for Youth & Young Adult Ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark recently launched its new “Days in the Diocese” program, which offers one-day service immersion experiences to archdiocesan teens throughout Bergen, Essex, Hudson and Union counties. High school students enrolled in a parish youth group or Confirmation program will volunteer […]

27-year-old man shot to death in Newark

NEWARK, NJ — The Newark Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force are investigating the fatal shooting of Altarik F. Rushing, 27, of Newark, according to a July 15 press release from the ECPO. On Tuesday, July 13, shortly before 11 p.m., Rushing was shot on Van Vechten Street in […]

Newark School of Fashion & Design inaugural class goes on week-long field trip

Newark School of Fashion & Design inaugural class goes on week-long field trip

NEWARK, NJ — Before the Newark School of Fashion & Design opens its doors in September, the inaugural class will already have made its introduction into the world of fashion. On Monday, July 12, and continuing through the rest of the week, 21 NSFD students attended the Misa Hylton Fashion Academy Jr. Fashion Camp, where […]