WEST ORANGE — Nia Fellowship Baptist Church will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of the acquisition of their church building during the 10 a.m. worship experience on July 21. Nia Fellowship is the only African American Baptist Church in West Orange and is led by Pastor Alphonsus Platt. It was founded on Feb. 3, 2002. […]
An investigation is underway into a house fire that claimed the lives of an adult and two of her grandchildren. Shortly after 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, the West Orange Fire Department responded to reports of a fire at a residence on Liberty Street, according to a press release from Essex County Prosecutor Theodore […]
Pre-approval advice from Nutley’s Credit Union Most drivers aren’t motivated to apply for financing before shopping for their first or next ride. What you might not realize is that a pre-approval can be a safety feature. Protective measures of a Pre-approval Know how much you can afford so you don’t overspend Be able […]
Nadine Wright-Arbubakkr has been given a $25,000 Russ Berrie award, recognizing her work with an East Orange based non-profit that helps people with autism and their families in underserved areas. Wright-Arbubakkr said she felt humbled and grateful to be included just among the nominees but to actually win was very special. “I was truly honored […]
Olivia Raymond was awarded a Future Female Leader scholarship by the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). “It feels amazing!” said Raymond, who graduated from West Orange High School last month. The $1,000 NSHSS scholarship recognizes young women who are leaders in the schools and communities, empowering them to become mentors for the young […]
Fourth of July activities in Maplewood included a dog parade and costume contest. The parade included one very brave cat while the dog costume contest was won by Deputy Mayor Jamaine Cripe’s dog. .
It was a festive Independence Day Celebration at Rooney Circle. There were 13 food trucks, live music, a DJ, and a kid’s zone with inflatables and a bubble machine. Carnaby Street Band entertained the crowd with classic rock hits like “Runaway,” “Time of the Season,” “Tuesday Afternoon,” and “It’s So Easy.” Later in the day […]
The winners of the Fourth of July Run Through Maplewood were both township residents. Noah Kaufman, top left, finished first overall with a time of 17:35.06. Izzy Gladstone, upper right, was the first female finisher, completing the course in 18:44.42. She was sixth overall. Constantin Schreiber, of Union, was the second male at 17:58.68 and […]
Bloomfield celebrated Independence Day at Foley Field on Thursday, July 4, and it was scorchingly hot, one in a string of blisters the past week. Gates opened at 5:30 p.m. when the crowd was predominantly young people until evening when older residents showed. Opening ceremonies, at 7:30 p.m., were by Mayor Ted Gamble who thanked […]