InterACT presents ‘Black Nativity’ this weekend

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — InterACT Theatre Productions presents the holiday classic “Black Nativity” for one weekend only at the Baird Theatre on Three, in partnership with the South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race. The musical opens Friday, Dec. 15, and closes Sunday, Dec. 17, for four performances total. All of the proceeds will go to […]

Coach Duke Mendez steps down after 26 seasons

GLEN RIDGE, NJ — In two stints that totaled close to three decades, Duke Mendez has roamed the sideline as the Glen Ridge High School head football coach. Under his tutelage, the Ridgers have enjoyed many memorable seasons. Indeed, the program will miss Mendez, who recently announced his resignation. In all, Mendez coached the Ridgers […]

Lunch & Learn at TBA

LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Temple B’nai Abraham Congregational Learning program continues its monthly Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Faith Joy Dantowitz at the temple, 300 East Northfield Road, Livingston. TBA’s Lunch and Learn explores “Women of the Bible: Supporters, Victims, Leaders, Warriors, Rabble Rousers!” Each month the group explores women in the Bible — familiar […]

Seth Boyden journalists describe recent activities at their school

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Nov. 6 and 8 were special days at Seth Boyden. On Nov. 6, Seth Boyden held its second Cardboard Challenge. The students took the entire morning to design a game, structure or costume out of cardboard. Then, in the afternoon, they rotated and experienced/observed each other’s designs. Seth Boyden students demonstrated their […]

Open houses at Village Apts.

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Village Apartments of the Jewish Federation, a senior living community in South Orange, will hold two open house events for its new luxury one-bedroom, one-bath apartments for adults 62 and older. Area residents interested in viewing the apartments are invited to come to the community on Thursday, Dec. 21, from 3 […]

WOFD honors exception firefighters

WEST ORANGE, NJ — At its annual awards dinner on Dec. 8, the West Orange Fire Department swore in five new firefighters and presented 22 awards to fire department personnel in recognition of their service and commitment to the residents of West Orange. Fire Capt. Abdur Yasin was awarded a Life Saving Commendation; Fire Capt. […]

CHS filmmakers take top honors at film festival

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Columbia High School film and animation teacher Paul Marigliano’s students recently swept the 2017 Ramapo College of New Jersey High School Film Festival. Several of Marigliano’s students took top honors. CHS student Max Goldstein won Best Documentary for directing his film, “Village to Village.” The film can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGSvq9gilxo. Sophie […]