NEWARK, NJ — Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino announced Jan. 18 that three of the men responsible for the carjacking and murder of Dustin Friedland, the 30-year-old Hoboken lawyer killed leaving The Mall at Short Hills, were sentenced to lengthy prison terms by Superior Court Judge Michael L. Ravin. “These sentencings end the […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Parkinson’ s community, and the Jewish population in particular, are playing a vital role in the progress for Parkinson’s disease through clinical trial involvement, education and community building. On Thursday, Feb. 1, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, the Linda & Rudy Slucker NCJW/Essex Center for Women is having a workshop on […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The South Mountain YMCA’s supporters, members and staff will assemble Monday, Jan. 22, to kick off “Calling All Superheroes,” this year’s campaign to raise $175,000 to address pressing community concerns and open access to services for those who cannot afford it. “You don’t need to wear a cape to be a superhero. […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Chabad of West Orange will celebrate Yud Shevat on Friday, Jan. 26, with a traditional Shabbat dinner at 6 p.m. with Kiddush wine, homemade challah, a hot meal and an inviting atmosphere. A candle-lighting ceremony for women and girls will begin at 4:45 p.m. Yud Shevat is a significant date on […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Incoming freshman and their families had the opportunity to meet with district supervisors, learn about freshman curriculum and course choices, and ask questions of guidance department personnel at the “Transition to West Orange High School” event on Jan. 9. The evening was a new approach to the “Curriculum Night” previously offered […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ – Pictured are participants of the the second annual Glen Ridge High School Boys Basketball Alumni Game that took place on Saturday, Jan. 13, at GRHS. Joining them are a few little fans. At far left is GRHS head boys’ basketball coach and GRHS alumnus Liam Carr, who had coached the Ridgers […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Overlook Van will visit the Maplewood library’s Hilton Branch, 1688 Springfield Ave., throughout the year to provide free health screenings, educational materials and individual counseling. Receive a body mass index screening and cervical health materials on Thursday, Jan. 25, from 2 to 4 p.m.; blood pressure and blood glucose screenings and […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Living well means different things to different people but all would agree that loving what you do adds to the magic. “Carved, Painted, Stitched: The Folk Art Collection of Barbara Cate” on view at the Pierro Gallery, 5 Mead St. in South Orange, from Jan. 25 through March 3 features one […]