TRENTON, NJ — Legislation Assembly Democrats Jamel Holley, Mila Jasey and Angela McKnight sponsored to enhance security in New Jersey’s schools and better protect students and teachers from potential threats was recently signed into law. “We’ve learned some hard lessons over the years about the dangers facing our schools and our students,” Holley, who represents […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — East Orange Mayor Lester E. Taylor III was awarded an Outstanding Achievement Award at the 2017 City Livability Awards Program during The U.S. Conference of Mayors’ 85th annual meeting in Miami Beach in June. The award recognizes mayoral leadership in developing and implementing programs that improve the quality of life in […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood Mayor Vic DeLuca and Township Committeeman Frank McGehee honored the local businesses that participate in the Maplewood Green Business Program on Saturday, July 29, with a green ribbon cutting and a certificate presentation. The Maplewood Green Business Program recognizes businesses that are striving to use sustainable practices in their business operations […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Office of Cultural Affairs in conjunction with the Maplewood Village Alliance has scheduled two late summer concerts in the Memorial Park amphitheater. Sunday, Aug. 13, will feature a performance of classical Indian music featuring a quartet of musicians playing traditional Indian instruments. This will be followed three weeks later on […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — “Be prepared” is the motto of every Boy Scout and the principle of Eagle Scout candidate Liam Cunningham. Cunningham, a member of the West Orange High School Class of 2017 and West Orange’s Boy Scout Troop 6, is currently finishing a fence-renewal project at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in West […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ – The Glen Ridge Seventh and Eighth Grade Boys basketball team made great progress while competing in the West Orange Recreation Summer League. Glen Ridge struggled early but played better at the end of the season. They beat West Orange in the playoffs before being knocked out by a tough team from […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — Elmwood Park is currently undergoing a $2.5 million renovation project that will bring the city of East Orange with its first outdoor fitness circuit area, city officials announced. East Orange Mayor Lester E. Taylor III, the East Orange City Council and the East Orange Open Space Committee recently broke ground on […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – The Maplewood Mantas, a summer seasonal competitive springboard diving team, for children ages 5-18, finished their season 3-2 in the Tri County Diving League. The Mantas finished fourth in the Championships. Ben Doubek finished second in 15-18 age group; and Melinda Lituchy finished second in the 13-14 age group. Matthew Morales finished […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Thomas Rzeznik, associate professor and chairman of the Department of History in the College of Arts and Sciences at Seton Hall University, received national recognition — including top honors for scholarly excellence — from the Catholic Press Association for American Catholic Studies, the journal he co-edits with Rodger Van Allen of […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The days are getting warmer and refreshment is offered right in Maplewood at the community pool. If you are not a member, it’s not too late to join in the prime of the season. “August Only” memberships are available at www.maplewood.recdesk.com for reduced rates. August events include storytime with crafts at the […]