Nutley Male Athlete of the Month

Kevin Zhang – NHS junior Boys’ cross-country How did you get interested in cross-country? A few of my friends were on the cross- country team freshman year and they really liked it. Because of that, I decided I’d give cross-country a try sophomore year. What’s going through your head when you are running? When I’m running, […]

JCC MetroWest dedicates Littman Memory Center

WEST ORANGE, NJ — JCC MetroWest celebrated the dedication of its memory center on Monday, Nov. 20. The newly named Jonathan and Nancy Littman Memory Center is an innovative program serving adults who have mild-to-moderate cognitive impairment. The program is uniquely designed to enhance the physical, cognitive and social well-being of each participant while providing […]

West Orange students garner top scores at FCCLA state competition

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Students from West Orange High School attended the Family, Community and Career Leaders of America state conference in Cherry Hill on Nov. 20 and returned with one gold, two silver and two bronze medals. The annual conference brings together high school FCCLA students for competitions and information sessions in various areas […]

Don’t miss the WOAC’s holiday boutique

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Arts Council’s annual Holiday Boutique will be open for business on Saturday, Dec. 2, and Sunday, Dec. 3, with vendors filling the West Orange Arts Center on Valley Road. Residents will be able to get a jump on their holiday shopping, while also getting a chance to browse […]

NHS Patriot Club salutes Nutley veterans

NUTLEY, NJ — Nutley High students, led by the Patriot Club, held the fifth annual tribute to veterans on Nov. 8 during an evening event in the auditorium. It was a red, white and blue program of patriotism and gratitude to about 40 veterans who were in attendance. The night included music, speeches and fanfare, […]

Community First U9 soccer teams enjoy successful seasons

MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – The Community First Sports Club U9 boys soccer teams, both consisting of players from Maplewood and South Orange, completed winning fall campaigns over the weekend. The Dragons compiled a 12-4-1 record this season, finishing in second place in the Mid-New Jersey Youth Soccer Association first division and winning the Parsippany Pride […]