EAST ORANGE, NJ — Mayme Robinson is working both sides of the table at the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 7. She will be supporting East Orange Councilman Ted Green in his run for mayor, while opposing his Green Team running mate, East Orange Board of Education President Bergson Leneus, as the two vie for […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Township Council approved on second reading an ordinance to create a municipal identification program at its Oct. 3 meeting, with Councilwoman Michelle Casalino again casting the only opposing vote. The ordinance had been through several rounds of revisions before passing on first reading at the Sept. 19 meeting, […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewoodians came out on Saturday, Oct. 7, for the annual Maplewood Health and HarvestFest in Maplecrest Park, where there were fun activities, music and health information, as well as a rabies clinic for pets. Photos by Amanda Valentovic
IRVINGTON, NJ — Louise Ryanes didn’t let being the last walker to participate in seventh annual Breast Cancer Walk on Sunday, Oct. 8, phase her one bit. The walk was organized by Irvington Fire Division FMBA Local 14 Union Vice President Mike Scott, the Public Safety Department’s Fire and Police divisions, Mayor Tony Vauss and […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — A 2001 Audi A6 caught fire Friday afternoon on Ward Street and two Bloomfield residents escaped with their 3-year-old girl before the vehicle exploded. According to the car owner, Eric Medina, 24, the original trouble began when the car had to be towed after the engine stopped running at a light in Bloomfield. […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Luna Stage opens its 25th season on Nov. 2 with a production of “Paradise,” by Laura Maria Censabella, a co-production with Passage Theatre in Trenton. The season will include the world premiere of “Razorhurst,” a musical commissioned by Luna, with book and lyrics by Kate Mulley and music by Andy Peterson. […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Part of a nationwide movement of kindness, keep your eyes peeled for happy rocks throughout Maplewood. Painted and decorated rocks are being left for residents to find and either keep or re-hide, just to bring some happiness to their day. The idea has been spreading across the country, and Maplewood Recreation Director […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — As the annual “Week of Respect” began Oct. 2 in the West Orange School District, Kelly Elementary School kicked off its week with a special “Omega Man” assembly featuring feats of strength and serious anti-bullying messages meant to teach students about becoming a true H.E.R.O. — Helping Everyone Respect Others. Principal […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Columbia High School has 12 beautiful new benches — seven made of mahogany — for students to use for outdoor seating as a result of an Eagle Scout project by CHS senior Robert Bryant. Bryant saw a need for the additional outdoor seating and approached the school’s Home and School Association board […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — When Ramesh Nuthi was looking for a permanent location for his manufacturing business in 2015, he turned to the New Jersey Economic Development Authority for support. With a little more than $645,000 in EDA direct loan funds in hand, Nuthi was able to establish Flame Cut Steel’s new home in an 18,291-square-foot […]