NEWARK, NJ — A high-ranking member of the New Jersey Grape Street Crips was sentenced Dec. 4 to two concurrent terms of life, plus 35 years, in federal prison for committing a murder, participating in a separate attempted murder, and conspiring to distribute heroin, all as part of a racketeering conspiracy, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Saint Barnabas Medical Center’s Department of Radiation Oncology is the first in New Jersey to offer the Halcyon system for image-guided radiotherapy to deliver advanced high-quality cancer treatment. This new technology can be used to treat a wide range of cancers including prostate, breast, head and neck, and more, according to a […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange Arts Council invites the public to visit its annual Holiday Boutique and Small Works Show at the West Orange Arts Center, 551 Valley Road in West Orange. The Holiday Boutique will be Saturday, Dec. 15, and Sunday, Dec. 16, from noon to 5 p.m. The Small Works Members Show, […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The holiday season in West Orange kicked off Friday, Nov. 30, and continued throughout the weekend with the help of the township, school district and community members. Toys were donated for Mayor Robert Parisi’s annual toy drive, and will be wrapped and delivered to needy families, thanks to the Mayor’s Sunshine […]
NUTLEY, NJ – The Nutley High School bowling team defeated Bloomfield and Belleville to improve to 2-0, while the NHS girls’ team defeated Belleville in the season opener this week at Brunswick Zone in Belleville. DEC. 4 Boys Nutley 7, Bloomfield 0 Nutley scores Jordan Zarro 149 216 171 536 Lorenzo Cozzolino 182 146 182 […]
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Pleasant Valley Productions will stage “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair, 67 Church St. in Montclair, on Friday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 15, at 1 and 5 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 16, at 3 p.m. Just in time for the holidays, this widely […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – Last month at Bloomfield’s Wright’s Field, the 2018 Bloomfield Babe Ruth League came to another season finale. The league was very fortunate this past year to have seven Bloomfield pizza shops sponsor teams. Zi Zia Pizza, known for their mussles fra diavolo, were spring-season champs. Calabrese Pizza, known for their broccoli rabe […]
IRVINGTON, NJ – The Irvington High School indoor track & field teams, under head coach Marvin Hawkins, hope to achieve a successful season this winter. The top returning athletes for the boys’ team are junior Dwight Henry, senior Desmond Marfo, and sophomore Devin Seward. Henry currently is ranked No. 1 in the 55-meters and No. […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Join Temple B’nai Abraham’s Men’s Club for its annual Texas Hold’em Tournament on Thursday, Dec. 13, at 6 p.m. with a catered dinner and then “First Deal” at 7:30 p.m. at the temple, 300 E. Northfield Road, Livingston. Proceeds will benefit TBA Men’s Club. There are a limited number of tables. RSVP […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Tom Kerns witnessed the benefits of mindfulness in teenagers and wanted younger children to learn it. Looking for ways to prevent bullying, Mike Summersgill believed character development would build resilience in children. Both turned to the South Mountain YMCA to set their vision in motion. Kerns and Summersgill became the South Mountain […]