SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Seton Hall University celebrated its 167th Baccalaureate Commencement at the Prudential Center with Borys Gudziak, the Metropolitan-Archbishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia giving the main address. The university graduated 1,386 students with baccalaureate degrees, 804 with honors. In addition, 951 graduate students received master’s and doctorate degrees this commencement […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — Sixth-graders at Cicely Tyson Middle School wrote more than 100 letters to East Orange Mayor Ted Green, expressing their concerns about ocean pollution and sea level rise in the hopes he would respond. The letter writing was a culminating activity for the semester’s topic of study in English Language Arts and […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Sunday, May 21, was perfect weather for Glen Ridge to enjoy its rescheduled Arts & Eco Fair along Ridgewood Avenue. There were three attractions: Glen Ridge High School art, borough organizations and 72 vendors. The theme of the event was sustainability. “We’re doing a lot today,” said LoriJean Moody, a co-chairperson […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The township is planning a dedication ceremony for a memorial stone honoring the bravery and dedication of firefighters. The ceremony is scheduled to take place this Memorial Day, May 29, at 8 a.m. at the Franklin firehouse, and the entire community is invited to attend, according to a press release from the […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, archbishop of Newark, and auxiliary bishops and archdiocesan priests, will celebrate Memorial DayMasses at seven cemeteries throughout Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union counties. The Memorial Day Masses on Monday, May 29, at 11 a.m. will honor the memory of fallen heroes, acknowledge the service of veterans and […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange Flag Raising Committee and Human Relations Commission hosted the third annual Haitian Flag Raising on Tuesday, May 16 on the 220th anniversary of Haitian Flag Day. “As the mayor and as an educator, we are fortunate to live in a town that honors and recognizes our people and […]
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – Members of the Writers Guild of America have been protesting at Columbia High School, where a production company is filming an FX Network show called “American Horror Story.” “I would like to extend my apologies to anybody at Columbia High School who had their day disrupted,” said Chris Gethard, a writer […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – Township residents had the opportunity Saturday, May 13, to provide their input about Bloomfield’s future during a master plan workshop which was held at Town Hall. Thirty-three people attended including the six council members. The workshop was managed by Paul Phillips, a planning and real estate consultant for Phillips Preiss. Everyone seemed […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ – After 28 years in the Glen Ridge School District, Charlene Reilly, a nurse at Forest Avenue School, is retiring. Reilly was born and raised in the coal mining town of Gilberton, Pa. and attended Mahanoy High School. She co-captained its cheerleader team, wrote for the school newspaper, was president of the […]
ORANGE, NJ – Orange Councilwoman Adrienne Wooten hosted a “Coffee and Conversations” event on Saturday, May 6 at Inner City Café. Residents were able to enjoy food, drinks and address municipal issues with guests Mayor Dwayne Warren and Assemblywoman Britnee Timberlake. “What a privilege it was to be hosted by Councilwoman Adrienne Wooten, the council, […]