WEST ORANGE, NJ — Liberty Middle School held a 17-minute walkout on March 14 in memory of the 17 students and teachers killed in the Parkland, Fla., shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Feb. 14. Teachers and staff felt the walkout was powerful for those who participated. The student-led safety team that was […]
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy’s first proposed budget increases state “formula” aid that goes directly to school districts by $283.6 million, the initial step toward fulfilling the state’s school-funding obligation, according to a March 15 press release from the NJ Department of Education. The budget also increases aid for expanded preschool, STEM programs and […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Circle of Rainbow Sisters Seeking Spiritual and Wellness Connection is holding its annual fundraiser, “Women Who Rock the Kitchen,” on Sunday, March 25, from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Tarnoff Cafeteria at West Orange High School, 51 Conforti Ave. Monies raised will go toward the organization’s Financial Readiness Academic Scholarship Award Program. The […]
VOORHEES, NJ — New Jersey American Water and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are reaching out to promote Fix a Leak Week, which runs from March 19 through 25. The national campaign, part of the EPA’s WaterSense program, helps to raise awareness about small leaks and other water that may be inadvertently wasted within homes. […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — An armed robbery occurred in the area of 51 Orchard Road in Maplewood at approximately 2 p.m. on Friday, March 16, according to a press release from the Maplewood Police Department. A female victim was walking alone when she was grabbed from behind by a male, who had exited a silver vehicle. […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Special Education Parent Advisory Council will hold a special needs egg hunt on Sunday, March 25, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Degnan Park, 650 Pleasant Valley Way. The event will include face painting, a sensory craft table and other fun activities. Also, from 4 to 5 p.m., […]
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ –Youth wrestling in Maplewood and South Orange continues to grow, with the MSO Cougar Wrestling Club increasing its membership from under 30 wrestlers in 2013 to more than 75 wrestlers this year. The club also reached new heights of success in competitions state-wide. Three of the club’s wrestlers qualified to wrestle among […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The students of the Early School of Temple B’nai Abraham enjoyed learning about the upcoming holiday of Passover. They particularly delighted in the hands-on experience of making matzo, unleavened bread, one of the key symbols of this significant Jewish holiday. The students were involved in the entire process from culling the wheat […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Chamber of Commerce will host its annual business card exchange on Monday, March 26, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Winchester Gardens, 333 Elmwood Ave. in Maplewood. Don’t miss the chamber’s largest, networking event of the year. Meet chamber members and local business people. Network and exchange information and learn […]
MONTCLAIR, NJ – Two swimmers were crowned state champions, two others qualified for the upcoming national championships, and two team relay records were smashed, as the YMCA of Montclair Dolphins swim team reached new heights at recent state championships meets. At the New Jersey YMCA State Championships for swimmers ages 12 and under in Toms […]