Maplewood code inspector to speak at HNA
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Tom Glenn, Maplewood’s code inspector, will speak at the Hilton Neighborhood Association’s Thursday, May 17, meeting at 7:30 p.m. at DeHart Community Center, 120 Burnett Ave. in Maplewood. Among other topics that may arise, Glenn will discuss construction and zoning codes, property maintenance enforcement, and rental registration and inspection. Following his talk, […]
Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Dantowitz
LIVINGSTON, NJ — On Thursday, May 17, at 11:30 a.m., the Temple B’nai Abraham Congregational Learning program continues its monthly Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Faith Joy Dantowitz at the temple, 300 East Northfield Road, Livingston. TBA’s Lunch & Learn explores “Women of the Bible: Supporters, Victims, Leaders, Warriors, Rabble Rousers!” This is the last […]
Bloomfield Photos – May 10th
‘Inspired Minds’ at work in SOPAC gallery
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Performing Arts Center’s Herb & Milly Iris Gallery, at 1 SOPAC Way, will host its annual Inspired Minds: Young Artist Exhibition, featuring 50 of the most talented Essex County high school artists, from May 17 through Aug. 17. This year’s exhibition, opening with a special reception on Thursday, […]
$7,000 in drugs, proceeds seized
NEWARK, NJ — More than $7,000 in narcotics and cash from alleged drug sales was seized during the arrests of three suspects on May 8 by Essex County sheriff’s detectives. Sheriff Armando Fontoura said that officers from his department’s Bureau of Narcotics conducted a surveillance operation at South 12th Street and Gould Avenue in Newark […]
Spay or neuter your pet
WEST ORANGE, NJ — People for Animals, in partnership with West Orange Trap Neuter Vaccinate Return, is offering low-cost, same-day spay and neuter surgery for dogs and cats at the Essex Green Shopping Center on Tuesday, May 15. Pre-registration is required and availability is limited. Appointments must be made in advance and will be accepted […]
Bloomfield Babe Ruth League opens 50th season
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Bloomfield Babe Ruth League opened its 50th baseball season on Saturday, April 14, at Wright’s Field. Joining in the opening day ceremonies were Bloomfield’s town dignitaries Ralph Caputo, Ted Gamble, Nick Joanow, Carlos Pomares, and Mathew Watkins, and throwing out the annual First Pitch was Councilwoman Wartyna Davis. Aside from the […]
Free Essex County job fair
NEWARK, NJ — The Essex County Department of Economic Development, Training & Employment will hold a job fair, featuring more than 150 employers and service providers for the public on Thursday, May 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Essex County College Gymnasium, 303 University Ave. in Newark. Members of the public who […]
Alice Neel’s influence
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Although mostly unheralded, Alice Neel was one of the great American painters of the 20th century and a pioneer among women artists. A painter of people, landscape and still life, Neel was never fashionable or in step with avant-garde movements; when abstract expressionism and pop art were all the rage, she painted […]