WEST ORANGE, NJ — The 14th annual OSPAC Jazz and Brew Fest returns Saturday, Sept. 16, from noon to 9 p.m. at the Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center, 4 Boland Drive in West Orange. The event will feature, in addition to some finely crafted beer, music from Oscar Perez, Bill Charlap, Alyson Williams, Jeff Bradshaw, […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Lyric Performing Arts Center in West Orange will host a five-week self-defense class for women, beginning Saturday, Sept. 9. All women, aged 13 and older, can participate in these sessions on Saturdays, Sept. 9, 16 and 23 and Oct. 7 and 14, from 9 to 10 a.m. at 106 Harrison Ave. […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ – The Montclair State University field hockey team and head coach Eileen O’Reilly, along with assistant coach Hannah Weitzmann, ran a clinic for the Glen Ridge High School field hockey team on Tuesday, August 22, at George Washington field in Glen Ridge. It was a great success. GRHS Athletic Director Tim Liddy, […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Board of Education recently announced that its members have finalized a lease agreement with The Life Christian Church on Northfield Avenue and will be moving the school district’s pre-school program from Kelly Elementary School to the new facility. “For many years, and through several boards, the West Orange […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood Recreation’s newest offering, Mermaid Camp, launched at the Maplewood Community Pool on Aug. 14. Program creator and coach Kayla Spinelli shared her love for the ocean and the dive tank with community youth. Participants enjoyed five days of learning and crafting, and were fitted with custom fins that they got to […]
IRVINGTON, NJ – Irvington High School hosted perennial powerhouse Bergen Catholic in a JV football scrimmage on Monday night, August 21. The photos are from the game. Photos by Dr. John Taylor/IHS Athletic Director.
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Green Hill will hold a senior safety seminar on Thursday, Sept. 21, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 103 Pleasant Valley Way in West Orange. Topics will include scams and fraud, home and personal security, pedestrian and driver safety, and more, including a question-and-answer session. This event is open to the […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — “I got the coolest stuff!” said one young boy running up to greet his father after attending the ninth annual NCJW/Essex Back 2 School Store on Sunday, July 30. “My new backpack makes me feel smart and important!” said another child. With walls completely lined with coats, rows of new sneakers, […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — On Friday, Aug. 18, at approximately 10 p.m., the Maplewood Fire Department responded to 1753 Springfield Ave. after Maplewood police observed smoke and fire resulting from a motor vehicle collision. Upon arrival, Maplewood firefighters observed significant damage on the side of the building with visible fire around the electrical service and a […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Registration is now open for September computer classes at the Linda & Rudy Slucker NCJW/Essex Center for Women. Basic Excel has six classes scheduled on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning Sept. 11 from 9 to 11 a.m., and Intro to Word has five classes scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Sept. 12 from […]