Special to Essex News Daily WEST ORANGE, NJ — Colin Joshua Len Morgan, a national champion in boxing and brother of a West Point cadet who died in a training exercise, graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point on May 27. A 2019 West Orange High School graduate, Morgan concentrated in life […]
Bengals assistant coach Capozzi will be part of Essex County Football Coaches Hall of Fame induction class
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The 29th Paul Robeson High School Football Classic will be held at Belleville High School on Tuesday, June 13, at 7 p.m. This is the first time that the game will not be played at Paul Robeson Stadium in East Orange. The East team consists of seniors from Essex, Union and Hudson […]
MAPLEWOOD, N.J. — The township is offering a “CarFit” program to help mature drivers find the safest “fit” in their cars. The program is scheduled for Thursday, June 22, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in DeHart Park, 120 Burnett Ave., Maplewood. The announcement of the program says that as people age, changes in the […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield Seventh & Eighth Grade 7-on-7 spring football team had a great season, finishing 7-1. The team played Elizabeth, Montclair, Union and Rahway, playing each opponent twice. The purpose of the season was to team-build and learn the Bloomfield High School passing game more. Both the eighth grade team and the […]
By Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta Correspondent BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Joyce Sun grew up watching “Jeopardy” in the 1980s, along with other game shows like “Family Feud” and “The Price is Right.” But once she became a lawyer, working long hours and always coming home late, Sun was unable to watch the show. During retirement, her interest was […]
NUTLEY, NJ — A Nutley woman’s story about the early days of the AIDS epidemic was one of the winners of the 2023 Essex County Senior Citizen Legacies Writing Contest. Linda Ann Buset of Nutley was among eight people celebrated during an awards luncheon at the Robert O’Toole Community Center in Cedar Grove Park on […]
MAPLEWOOD, N.J. — Juneteenth will be celebrated with historical reenactors, musical performances, and children’s activities at the Durand-Hedden House on Sunday, June 18. The Durand-Hedden House & Garden Association and The South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race invite all community members to celebrate from 1 to 5 p.m., on the grounds surrounding Durand-Hedden House, 523 […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge High School boys and girls track and field teams competed at the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s North Jersey, Section 2, Group 1 state championships on Friday and Saturday, June 2-3, at Ridge High School in Basking Ridge. The girls 4×100-meter relay team finished in fifth place […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — In the world of high school sports, there are exceptional individuals who not only excel on the field but also make a profound impact off it. This week, the West Orange High School Sports Media Association is thrilled to introduce its latest Scholar Athlete of the Week, Breanna Smith, a remarkable […]
The Belleville Police Department Community Relations Unit teamed up with EZ-Ride and hosted a free Bike Rodeo at School No. 7 for children. The day featured a class on Safe Bike Skills and Learn to Ride lessons. Police also gave away water bottles, bike lights and helmets. Bill Quick from Borderline Bikes helped out and […]