MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Columbia High School senior Madison Stevens recently has given a verbal commitment to continue her track and field career at Rutgers University. Stevens is one of the top shot putters in the state. She won the Group 4 state championship in the shot put in June and took second place in the […]
WEST ORANGE — Two new executive leaders have been appointed to the management team at RWJBarnabas Health, including Gov. Phil Murphy’s former chief of staff. George Helmy joins the system as executive vice president, chief external affairs and policy officer, and Marcie Ordowich joins as chief operating officer for the RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group. “You […]
About 1,000 people turned out on Saturday, Sept. 30, for the fourth edition of SOMA Brewing Co. Oktoberfest. “It’s a very family friendly event,” said Bianca Froelich, one of the owners of SOMA Brewing. “People bring their children. We had a kids club upstairs, with arts and crafts. There was face painting.” The event raises […]
NEWARK, NJ — The Golda Och Academy boys cross-country team competed Wednesday, Sept. 27, at Branch Brook Park in Newark in week 3 of the Super Essex Conference dual meet. The Roadrunners won three dual meets with 15-50 scores versus Bard, Shabazz and West Side. None of the latter three schools had runners in GOA’s […]
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Villanova University men’s basketball star player Mark Armstrong, a South Orange native, visited Olney Elementary School in Philadelphia on Friday, Sept. 22, delivering school supplies to 12 select students and also donated a check of $1,500. Armstrong spoke to several classes about the importance of education and staying in school, signed autographs […]
MONTCLAIR — People want Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to be happy. At least that’s what a team of faculty at Montclair State University determined after analyzing social media data during Sunday’s NFL primetime game between the host New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs. The early season game took on added significance due to […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Glen Ridge native and defender Matt McMahon experienced the ultimate thrill as a professional lacrosse player. The Archers, led by Glen Ridge native and defender Matt McMahon, defeated the Waterdogs, 15-14, in the championship game of the Premier Lacrosse League on Sunday, Sept. 24, at Subaru Park in Philadelphia. McMahon, a […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School boys soccer team defeated Montclair Kimberley Academy, 1-0, Thursday, Sept. 28, at Watsessing Park. Justin Gomez scored on an assist from Jake Buccieri in the second half. Christopher House made eight saves for the shutout. Bloomfield improved to 7-3 with the win. Photos Courtesy of Jerry Simon
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School girls soccer team defeated Science Park, 7-0, Wednesday, Sept. 27, at Foley Field. Isabella Rose Alves and Catherine Parelli each had two goals to lead the Bengals. The Bengals defeated Caldwell, 3-2, Friday, Sept. 29, at Caldwell for their fourth straight win to improve to 4-5. Parelli, Alves […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington High School football team hopes to bounce back after losing to Union City, 7-0, at home on Saturday, Sept. 30, for its second straight defeat to fall to 2-4. The Blue Knights will visit Montclair on Saturday, Oct. 7, at 2:30 p.m. Montclair defeated East Orange, 42-27, Sept. 30, to […]