WEST ORANGE, NJ — Graduating seniors from the West Orange High School football team, cheerleading team and Marching Mountaineers were recognized in a pre-game ceremony on Oct. 27 that featured an enthusiastic appearance by Police Athletic League football players and a tie score with Livingston High School. Seniors and their families were greeted by Superintendent […]
By Carol DeMicco Pobanz Correspondent NUTLEY, NJ — A group of students crowd around the computer screen in the Nutley High School art room, introducing themselves to their student counterparts in Honduras, Central America. This group of students is working on a cooperative design for the second sawdust tapestry being created by Nutley High School […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — On Sunday, Nov. 12, from noon to 4 p.m., West Orange will host a grand opening for its new skatepark, located at the end of Rose Terrace off of Valley Road. The event will include a ribbon cutting, free giveaways and prizes, and live music.
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — On Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 11:55 a.m., Seton Hall University will conduct a live test of its emergency siren and PirateAlert systems. The systems are designed to alert the campus community of an emergency situation that requires them to seek shelter indoors for their safety. The siren is centrally located on […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County recently announced that it will be providing Essex County College with an additional $1.5 million allocation to cover shortfalls in the college’s budget. “I have wholeheartedly supported Essex County College for the last 28 years as a freeholder, freeholder president and now as county executive,” County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The second “BARKtoberfest” pet adoption event recently took place in the Berson Learning Center parking lot at Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange. The event raised funds for participating animal shelters and rescue groups, and resulted in a number of pet adoptions with additional applications pending. Donating their time to make […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — JCC MetroWest presents “Creativity and Continuity: A Celebration of 140 Years of JCC Arts Programming” in the Gaelen Gallery East at the Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC, Ross Family Campus, 760 Northfield Ave., West Orange. The exhibit will be on view Nov. 11 through Dec. 28. A reception will be held […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Elks recently presented a $1,000 check to South Orange Middle School for its orchestra and band programs. The men and women of the Elks support local schools, food pantries, scouts, veterans and children with special needs. The South Orange Elks have been part of the community since 1909.
NUTLEY, NJ — Three Nutley residents, Theresa Juffo, Anthony J. Andolino Sr., and Nina R. Del Collo, were blue ribbon winners in the 2017 Essex County Senior Citizens Juried Art Show. Ruffo received first place in the professional watercolor category for ‘Summer Bliss,’ Andolino received first place in the non-professional acrylic category for ‘Lemonade’ and […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Come out and support Maplewood Rotary in its fight against hunger in Maplewood and surrounding communities. Maplewood Rotary is hosting an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner on Saturday, Nov. 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Prospect Presbyterian Church, 646 Prospect St. in Maplewood. Tickets are charged and include a delicious spaghetti dinner, with […]