Community gathers to discuss bias and insensitivity in the school system, brainstorm solutions
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Hundreds of South Orange and Maplewood residents made it clear during a March 29 town hall meeting that they want to see changes within the school district to prevent incidents involving race and religion like those seen in recent weeks at the schools, and they want to start by focusing on curriculum. […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The RSVP Center of Essex & Hudson Counties, which is sponsored by Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ, was pleased to meet with West Orange Mayor Robert Parisi and Superintendent of Schools Jeffrey Rutzky at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School on April 5, which was Mayor’s Day. RSVP Reading Buddies volunteers visit […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — South Mountain YMCA had a banner 2016, boosting enrollment in child care and summer camps, exceeding expectations for the annual Memorial Day duck race in Maplewood, and extending its reach far beyond its walls. “South Mountain YMCA is a powerhouse, creating innovative opportunities across Maplewood and South Orange for children, families and […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Former Bloomfield Mayor John Crecco died Saturday, April 1, at the Halcyon Hospice House, in Atlanta, Ga., at the age of 96. Crecco, a Republican and former resident of Bloomfield and Verona, was first elected Bloomfield mayor in 1986; he served one term and was later re-elected for another term in 1992, then […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — A petition signed by 501 residents to declare Glen Ridge a “sanctuary city” has prompted the borough council into writing a resolution to provide some protection for undocumented immigrants. Two members of the council say the resolution is now being prepared. In a telephone interview earlier this week, Councilman Peter Hughes said […]
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NEWARK, NJ — Residents are reminded that the city of Newark’s 2017 Mayor’s Basketball Tournament for adult men and women, boys aged 18 and younger, and girls aged 18 and younger is rolling today, Friday, April 7, through Monday, April 10, with the championship game on Saturday, April 15, at the John F. Kennedy Recreation […]
Teachers' contract remains unresolved, though both sides hope for an equitable resolution soon
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Education Association and the West Orange Board of Education did not agree upon a new contract by April 1, which was the start of the 91-day time period that district insurance provider Horizon has set to roll into the 10/20 plan being offered by the BOE. WOEA President […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — East Orange 5th Ward Councilman Mustafa Brent recently joined forces with several other people for a “One United” rally on Saturday, March 18, to repudiate what he called President Donald Trump’s anti-Islamic, anti-Muslim and anti-immigration rhetoric and policies. Inclement weather, however, postponed the event until Saturday, April 8, when it is […]
ORANGE, NJ — The results of the Orange Board of Education’s special election on Tuesday, March 28, are in, with Derrick Henry and Tyrone Tarver winning the eight-month and 20-month seats on the board with 177 and 160 votes, respectively. Essex County Clerk Chris Durkin said he will wait to certify the results until Superior […]