NEWARK, NJ — A high-ranking member of the New Jersey Grape Street Crips was sentenced Oct. 23 to 30 years in federal prison for his role in orchestrating a murder, participating in a separate attempted murder, and conspiring to distribute copious amounts of crack cocaine, all as part of a racketeering conspiracy, U.S. Attorney Craig […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Immigration lawyers Lloyd and Jennifer Bennett will answer questions about immigration status, ICE enforcement priorities, rights and more on Friday, Nov. 2, at 7:30 p.m. This event, held by the West Orange Hispanic Foundation, will be at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 315 Main St. in West Orange.
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — What will happen to the stories of Holocaust survivors and liberators once they are no longer among us? How will the lessons of the Holocaust live on from one generation to the next? The Sister Rose Thering Fund for Education in Jewish-Christian Studies will seek to address these critical questions on […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – Bloomfield High School’s Colyer Samper finished 16th in the boys’ varsity race at the Essex County Cross-Country Championships on October 26 at Brookdale Park in Bloomfield. Samper, a Second Team All-Essex County Cross-Country medal winner, has run his best times at the perfect part of the cross-country schedule. He ran a 16:40.50, […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — SOMA Two Towns for All Ages will present a senior housing forum on Sunday, Nov. 4, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at The Woodland, 60 Woodland Road in Maplewood; the event will feature local speakers addressing important topics for residents who want to age in place, need help to stay in their […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Nutley High School Raider cross-country teams pulled into Brookdale Park on Friday, Oct. 26, for the Essex County Cross-Country Championships. The boys’ team was led by senior Vinny Marinaro, who crossed first for the Raiders with a time of 16:59 to finish 23rd overall. It was the first time Marinaro broke […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Following an extensive analysis of the structural fire suppression delivery system provided by the agency, West Orange Fire Department has been awarded an upgraded Public Protection Classification from Insurance Services Office, according to a release from the township. Scored from 1 to 10 with 1 being the most effective, WOFD had […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange High School art students were busy creating elaborate, carved pumpkins for the “Gardens Aglow” event to be held Friday, Oct. 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Presby Memorial Iris Gardens, 474 Upper Mountain Ave. in Montclair. Art students from high schools across Essex County are donating their artwork […]
The Nutley High School cheerleding team won the championship in its division during the annual “Cheer For The Cure” cheerleading exhibition and competition, sponsored by the Super Essex Conference, October 4 at Foley Field in Bloomfield. Teams from throughout Essex County are scheduled to participate. This annual charity event has donated over $50,000 to charities […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange Arts Council will host its third anniversary fundraiser on Friday, Nov. 9, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at the West Orange Arts Center, 551 Valley Road. The event’s Hollywood theme includes a red carpet entrance, photo booth, door prizes, original artwork, paintings vintage movie posters and Hollywood-themed activities. It […]