NEWARK, NJ — Forbes has named NJ Transit to its prestigious America’s Best Employers 2018 list, which was released earlier this month. Only 20 New Jersey-based organizations were included in the annual rankings which, according to Forbes, measure leading companies from around the world to identify those best-liked by employees. “This honor is a reflection […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Jewish Family Service of MetroWest will hold its annual “An Evening of Laughter” on Thursday, June 7, at Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael, 60 Temple Drive in Springfield. The program will benefit Jewish Family Service of MetroWest’s programs and services. JFS MetroWest is honoring two couples for their outstanding partnership with JFS and […]
NEWARK, NJ — As the weather gets warmer and people prepare swimming pools, sprinkler systems and other summer activities, PSE&G reminds customers to pay attention to common hazards that could cause electrocution. May is National Electrical Safety Month. “Safety is always our top priority. We hope people enjoy all of the comforts and convenience of […]
TRENTON, NJ — One employee of an Essex County tax preparation business pleaded guilty and three others were arraigned in federal court for their roles in a false income tax return conspiracy that caused tax losses of more than $900,000, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced May 10 in a press release. Rudolph Sanders, 41, of […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood resident Paul Daugherty, the chief technology and innovation officer of Accenture, will be at Words Bookstore, 179 Maplewood Ave., on Saturday, May 19, at 5 p.m. to introduce his new book “Human + Machine: Reimagining Work in the Age of AI.” The book discusses how organizations can “raise” artificial intelligence to […]
GLEN RIDGE (updated Friday May 11, 1:32 p.m.) – The Glen Ridge High School Athletic Hall of Fame 2018 induction ceremony will be held at The Glen Ridge Country Club, 555 Ridgewood Ave. in Glen Ridge, on Friday, May 18. The program will begin at 7 p.m. Dinner will be served. There will be a […]
Photos by Felicia Laguerre Owens: Irvington Hall of Fame induction ceremony IRVINGTON, NJ – The Irvington High School Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony took place Thursday, May 10, at IHS. The following were inducted in these categories: MODERN PLAYER • Ramadan Brunson, boys’ basketball, 1990-93. He was an All-State point guard. HISTORICAL PLAYER • […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Families are invited to a special One Family Shabbat service on Friday, May 18, at Temple B’nai Abraham, 300 East Northfield Road, Livingston. This service will be geared for children 5 and older. Participants will share in songs, prayers and stories. A fun pizza dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and […]
The Bloomfield High School Class of 2020 is sponsoring a comedy and pasta night with Uncle Floyd. The event is on Friday, May 18, 2018, at VFW Post 711, 369 Broughton Ave., Bloomfield. Admission includes all the salad, pasta and meatballs you can eat. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with dinner being served at 7 […]
NEWARK, NJ — The New Jersey Transit Police Department’s Office of Emergency Management, together with federal, state, county and local partners, will conduct a training exercise on Saturday, May 12, near the Newark Light Rail Atlantic Street station beginning at 8 a.m. The drill, which will gauge responses to a simulated transportation incident, will take […]