MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Sporting shirts that encouraged the audience members to “Keep Calm and Aspire,” or asked the question “Why Be a Little When You Can Be A.L.O.T.,” the young women of the Columbia High School Ladies of Leadership club held their end-of-year banquet and awards ceremony at the Newark Waterfront Center on June 23. […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Green Hill celebrates July 4 with the annual barbecue featuring hot dogs and hamburgers, corn on the cob, baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw and a dessert of watermelon and cookies. Photos Courtesy of Amy Simon
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — In new and ongoing work, Bloomfield will continue to improve its potable water system. A section of main along Belleville Avenue will be cleaned and relined in the coming months, according to Bloomfield Township Engineer Paul Lasek. The section is from Woodland Road to the Belleville border. The work will cost the township […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Lynn and John Burza, both residents at Daughters of Israel in West Orange, renewed their wedding vows, celebrating 24 years together, in a beautiful outdoor ceremony on June 28. The happy couple were joined by residents and staff members. All enjoyed the live entertainment, festive decor and a delectable dessert.
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The East Orange Recreation Department has a full slate of summer programs available to children of all ages, now that the public school year has officially ended. “Camp starts Tuesday, June 27, and it runs for six weeks through the fourth of August,” said Vicki Lewis, the East Orange Recreation Department’s […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Heading into summer vacation, many parents and guardians become concerned with how their children will fill their time. Unstructured time can be dangerous, especially for teenagers who may have access to drugs or alcohol. Luckily, Essex County parents and guardians can count on ADAPT to help them steer their children in […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — kSTEM and community service are being highlighted in the reading program for children at the Glen Ridge Public Library this summer. “Build a Better World” is the theme for the program, and as of Friday, June 30, 64 children, ages 2 to 4, had signed up, according to Sydney Young, head […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield Middle School promoted 474 boys and girls on Wednesday, June 21, in ceremonies beginning 15 minutes apart in the gymnasium and the auditorium. The difference between the settings is remarkable. But tying the commencements together were speakers who addressed both audiences with similar words. The welcoming address was delivered by BMS […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Four years ago, then-Mayor Wayne Smith noted the annual “summer spike” in crime that urban municipalities such as Irvington experience, once the weather gets warm and public schools close for summer break. At that time, the town had one of the worst homicide rates ever, one which reached a tragic climax with […]
ORANGE, NJ — The English language arts department of Orange’s public schools hosted an annual Literacy Block Party at Lincoln Avenue Elementary School on Friday, June 2 that featured games, giveaways, puppets and more, with the theme “Every hero has a story.” Students who attended the event participated in a variety of literacy activities and […]