Glen Ridge Photos – August 30th
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Nutley teens help Texas storm victims rebuild
By Chuck O’Donnell – Staff Writer NUTLEY, NJ — Hurricane Harvey left a path of destruction through Texas and its neighboring states in August 2017. The people of Rockport, Texas, were still trying to put their lives back together when 44 students and leaders from Nutley arrived at the tiny coastal town northwest of Corpus […]
Essex County earns Aaa rating from Moody’s Investors Service
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Moody’s Investors Service has awarded Essex County a Aaa Stable bond rating. According to published reports by Moody’s, this is the first time Essex County has received an Aaa rating. “This is great news for Essex County and validates all the hard work we have done for the past 16 years. […]
Color red examined in interdisciplinary exhibition at Walsh Gallery
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Seton Hall University’s Walsh Gallery presents “Seeing Red,” an exhibit examining the many artistic, cultural, political and religious connotations of the color red using books, works on paper, religious items, textiles and artworks of various mediums. The exhibit runs from Sept. 4 through Oct. 20, with an opening reception on Thursday, […]
Irvington coaches honored by Essex County Freeholders
Fro IRVINGTON, NJ – The Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders honored Irvington coaches Marvin Hawkins, Jenna Weiss, and Jessica Ragone during the Irvington Council meeting on August 22. Hawkins, who is the cross country head coach, indoor track and field head coach and boys’ outdoor track and field coach at IHS, was the first […]
Professor from Maplewood recognized nationally
UNION, NJ — Maplewood resident Jenny Li, assistant professor of computer science at Kean University in Union, was recognized by the National Center for Women in Technology for her outstanding research mentorship of women and underrepresented minorities. “This positive feedback and recognition of my research mentoring work of the last several years is super motivating,” […]
Maplewood Manta Rays end season on high note
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Manta Rays enjoyed a five-meet season and placed third in championships with the Tri-County Diving League this year. Thunderstorms and inclement weather couldn’t keep this team down! Ben Doubek, new head diving coach, along with assistant coaches, led the Maplewood Manta Rays through a successful season. Season highlights include three […]
Orange homicide being investigated
ORANGE, NJ — The Orange Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force are investigating a fatal shooting. On Sunday, Aug. 26, at approximately 10:35 a.m., the body of Michael S. Boyd, 46, of Orange was discovered in a vacant lot in the 100 block of Matthews Street in Orange, suffering […]