EAST ORANGE, NJ — The first of a two-part public safety forum to recognize members of the East Orange Police Department and other emergency care providers for the good job they are doing was hosted Tuesday, July 19, in Council Chambers by East Orange City Council Chairman Ted Green and 5th Ward Councilwoman Alicia Holman. […]
Zoning Board approves amendments to Seton Hall Prep expansion plan after work is done without permission
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Zoning Board approved 19 amendments to the site plan of Seton Hall Preparatory School’s Kelly Athletic Complex expansion during its July 21 meeting, although some of the work had already been completed without its consent. The board voted 6-1 to pass all of the amendments except for two […]
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Memorial Library and the South Orange Public Library each received $2,500 in grants from the New Jersey State Library to expand their adult literacy collections. Both libraries became eligible for the awards last year after sending representatives to the NJSL’s first Literacy Boot Camp, a four-part seminar […]
Cardens display a century of family art at WOAC show
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Most family members have a lot in common — a striking resemblance, similar mannerisms, a distinctive laugh — but Jan and Jann Carden’s familial connection goes much deeper. Indeed, the West Orange husband and wife both come from long lines of talented artists who left behind a rich history of paintings, […]
Maplewood divers to get a splash course in the sport
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — For anyone who’s ever dreamed of diving off an Olympic Games platform as a competitor or talking to someone who has, Maplewood Community Pool will host the Scott Donie Dive Camp in August with Olympic silver medalist Scott Donie. Donie, who competed in both the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games, took home […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Emmy Award-winning musician Hunter Hayes headlined the second installment of the three-part Taste of Irvington Jazz in the Square concert series on Thursday, July 21, and attendees agreed he’s still “got it.” “I have seven Emmy Awards. I wrote a TV theme song for a show called ‘Due Process’ that comes on […]
NJDEP urges residents to conserve water as dry conditions persist
TRENTON, NJ — As a result of continued dry weather, the Department of Environmental Protection has issued a water supply drought watch for most of northern New Jersey, Commissioner Bob Martin announced July 25. The DEP is urging residents in the affected areas to conserve water; residents elsewhere in the state are asked to practice […]
NEWARK, NJ — Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced July 28 that Superior Court Judge Michael L. Ravin sentenced Krisla Rezierkyson Kris, also known as Venette Ovilde, to 45 years in New Jersey state prison yesterday for starving her three children, causing the death of one, in May of 2011. Rezierkyson Kris, 34, […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange is already well-known as the former home of Thomas Edison in addition to a host of other significant figures, but it may soon be recognized as a residence of a future president. The township’s own James Gonmiah is currently readying his campaign for a presidential run in his native Liberia, […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed a new executive director, who is expected to make big strides for the local business community. Lorraine Labonne-Storch, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Maplewood Village and a member of the MCC for the last 10 years, has taken over the role from […]