WEST ORANGE, NJ — As part of its “Banking for a Cause” grand opening promotion at the newly-opened West Orange branch, Columbia Bank was able to support five local organizations. The special program allows bank customers to choose an organization, to which the bank will donate $10 per account opened and add bonuses for the […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — JCC MetroWest will present all new art exhibits in January and February, including works by 2019 Gaelen Juried Art Show winners Susan Holford and Lori Abrams, as well as painter Felix Aarts. An opening reception for all exhibits will be held Sunday, Jan. 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at […]
Thomas paces Blue Knights with 20 points
HILLSIDE, NJ — The Irvington High School boys basketball team improved to 4-0 on the season after winning the 57th annual Joe Silver Holiday Tournament championship in Hillside for the second year in a row. The Blue Knights defeated Marion P. Charter, East Orange Campus and Hillside to win the tournament. To read the […]
NUTLEY/MAPLEWOOD — The Nutley-Columbia ice hockey team is off to a strong start after moving up to the Kelly Conference following last season’s McMullen Conference championship. The co-op team dropped its season opener and then went on a seven-game unbeaten streak, finally losing the last game of the Essex County Holiday Tournament on the morning […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Area Rotary Clubs are offering an international scholarship for students who are interested in pursuing further study abroad. Applicants must live in Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, Sussex, Union or Warren counties, and must be interested in planning a career in one of the following subject areas: peace and conflict […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Office of the Superintendent will present a symposium on equity in integration on Wednesday, Jan. 8, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Columbia High School Auditorium, 17 Parker Ave. in Maplewood, featuring Elise Boddie, a civil rights expert and legal scholar; Edward Fergus, an author and educational equity expert; and […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School wrestling team started off strong with an impressive showing at the Dover Holiday Wrestling Tournament held Dec. 21-22. The team placed fourth overall out of a field of 12, with a score of 109.5. Junior Capt. Damian Torres (126-pound weight class) and seniors Adonis May (195) […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Area Rotary Clubs are looking for 28 students to represent the region in a cultural exchange with Japan. The Short-Term Youth Exchange with Japan, now in its 42nd year, offers students ages 15 to 18 the opportunity to learn about Japanese culture, interact with Japanese students and form friendships that will […]
