WEST ORANGE, NJ — Hundreds of students stood up against gun violence in a rally held at West Orange High School on April 20. The rally coincided with the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School shootings and thousands of rallies nationwide. Students spent weeks planning the rally, which included short speeches, music, poetry, marching […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – On Saturday night, April 21, before its game against Bayonne, the Bloomfield High School baseball program had a ceremony to honor all of the former All-State baseball players at BHS from 1935-2017. BHS head varsity baseball coach Mike Policastro, a former Bengal, Class of 1989, organized a fundraiser for metal signs that […]
NEWARK, NJ — PSE&G announced on April 23 a $1.875 billion settlement with the staff of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, the New Jersey Division of Rate Counsel and other parties to continue the accelerated replacement of aging gas pipes, supporting a safe, clean and reliable gas system well into the future. The […]
Belleville HS Results at Morris Hills Relays 2nd medals won by Girls 4X100M and 4X200M Relays GIRLS 4X100 METER RELAY 5th place Medal 52.17 Relay Team Sara Manning, Bernice Banks, Camillah Nigatu, and Danielle Sharpe 4X200 METER RELAY 5th place medal 1:49.74 Relay Team 5th Sara Manning, Bernice Banks, Camillah Nigatu, and Danielle Sharpe DISCUS […]
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Camp Marcella, a nonprofit N.J. camp for children with special needs or who are blind or visually impaired, will be hosting its first tricky tray fundraiser on Friday, May 11, at 7:30 p.m. in School of Business Room 140 at Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave. in Montclair. The director, a former […]
VOORHEES, NJ — New Jersey American Water announced on April 19 that Cheryl Naimoli has been named director of operational risk management. In this role, Naimoli will focus on enhancing workplace behaviors, practices and training to achieve the company’s goal of zero incidents. “Safety is one of our core values and I am confident that […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Filmmaker Bob Pusateri will screen his latest production, “Pezzonovante,” or “Big Shot,” on Monday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m. at the Maplewood Memorial Library, 51 Baker St. This short film about a young girl who makes a deal with the mob has been shown at a number of film festivals around the […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — A casual conversation Randi Rievman had with another synagogue member about their children last summer has led to the formation of Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel’s ParenTeen Connection, a group that brings together families of high school students for conversation and connections during social events. Rievman and her husband, Josh, of Short Hills, […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Rachel Coalition Women to Women Luncheon took place April 17 at the Wilshire Grand Hotel in West Orange. Melissa Dohme Hill, a survivor of a brutal attack who is now a domestic violence advocate and speaker, served as the events keynote speaker. More than 150 people came out to hear […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Elks recently purchased personal health supplies for veterans. Boy Scout Troop 60 assisted in putting together 75 gift bags and delivering them to veterans in the East Orange VA Hospital. Pictured with the members of Troop 60 are Veterans Chairperson John Dilley, rear left, and Lodge Elks National […]