WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange High School technology and engineering teacher Debra Coen has been appointed executive director of the New Jersey Technology and Engineering Educators Association. The NJTEEA is the state organization that represents all technology and engineering teachers. Coen has been employed by the West Orange School District since September 2000, teaching […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — On Monday, April 16, Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. and the Essex County Division of Community Health joined with the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration, the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Team, the Essex County Police Chiefs Association and the Essex County Crime Prevention Officers Association to announce plans for Drug […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange High School took first place in the New Jersey 10 Day Film Challenge with Best Overall Film and Best Performances for “Deadlines.” Students in teacher Wendy Mapes acting principles class received their award on April 13 in Burlington and will head to the national competition in Philadelphia on June […]
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 […]