Register for Mermaid Camp in Maplewood

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Come learn to swim like a mermaid and learn all about the sea at the Maplewood Mermaid Camp. Mermaids get to keep their tails to continue the fun after camp concludes. This camp will be held at the Maplewood Community Pool, 187 Boyden Ave., from Aug. 6 through 10, from 8 a.m. […]

The Mews entices longtime West Orange resident

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Alexander Howze, a longtime resident of West Orange and the surrounding area, has watched the industrial-to-residential redevelopment of the historic Edison Factory from the very start. Now, as one of the first residents of The Mews at Edison Lofts, Howze is looking forward to participating in the final stages of the […]

NJAW to invest $500,000 in West Orange

WEST ORANGE, NJ — New Jersey American Water is currently replacing approximately 1,400 feet of aging water main in its West Orange service area. The company is replacing main that was installed in the 1950s with new ductile iron main along Old Indian Road, from Pleasant Valley Road to Waddington Avenue, according to a recent […]

Mylar balloons can cause fires and power outages

NEWARK, NJ — A little sparkle and glitz in your party decorations can help make that graduation or Memorial Day celebration memorable but keeping balloons away from power lines is essential to public safety. PSE&G reminds customers that proper handling and disposal of Mylar balloons prevents them from drifting into power lines and causing power […]

Codey announces teen suicide initiative at LMS

WEST ORANGE, NJ — State Sen. Richard Codey held a press conference at Liberty Middle School on May 9 in an effort to address the serious issue of teen suicide and to assist school employees in identifying at-risk students. Codey and his wife Mary Jo — a teacher for more than 40 years, 15 years […]

A dozen arrested following narcotics investigation

NEWARK, NJ — Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino announced May 19 that the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Task Force, which includes detectives from the Newark Police Department, along with local, state and federal agencies, executed seven search warrants during the week of May 13 in Newark, East Orange and Irvington and recovered […]

Celebrating nurses at Green Hill

WEST ORANGE, NJ — National Nursing Week was celebrated at Green Hill Senior Living in West Orange with a week of festivities honoring the nurses who provide care and friendship to the residents. Pictured at the Nursing Week luncheon are, back row, from left, Yolanda English, Rosemarie Nosa, Esther O, Socorro Bumanglag, Jennifer Hickson, Nayna […]