MAPLEWOOD, NJ – A “Painted Stone Path Art Circle” now graces the Gazebo at DeHart Park. Roberta Melzl, the head artist of this project, working with the Maplewood Community Coalition On Race, led the project which completed its work on Sunday, March 26. “I applied to do one of the art circles and was accepted […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – A Bloomfield Boy Scout who has constructed raised garden beds for disabled seniors says he hopes to receive the rank of Eagle Scout for an effort he undertook in the memory of his great-grandfather, a Polish Army corporal who served in World War II. The garden beds, ADA-compliant so that the soil […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – The annual river clean up returns for its 13th year on Sunday, May 7. Last year volunteers removed bottles, cans, bicycles, street signs, banners, ladders, gutters, rugs, and even parts of a signature South Orange gas lamp from the river, according to Walter Clarke of the South Orange Environmental Commission. The […]
IRVINGTON, NJ – Irvington National Action Network President Dr. October Hudley hosted a Covid-19 vaccine and food giveaway, in collaboration with the Crazy Faith Riders of New Jersey and the North Jersey Community Research Initiative on April 2. The NJCRI collaborated with the NAN to provide medical services to residents who are most in need. […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ – NJ Transit will takeover bus service for DeCamp bus customers beginning Monday, April 10. NJ Transit will be modifying four existing bus routes during weekday peak periods only to/from Port Authority Bus Terminal. These routes will not entirely duplicate current DeCamp routes. The plan includes extending four existing NJ Transit bus […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ – Mayor Ted Green hosted a “Revive the Village” community event at Cicely Tyson Community School of Performing and Fine Arts. The event was highlighted by special guest, Dr. Chris T. Parnell, who is a noted public health expert and public change agent. Parnell spoke about understanding what it means to be […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – The Friends of the South Orange Public Library will be holding a Spring Jewelry Sale in May. The sale will feature fine jewelry, designer jewelry, sterling silver pieces, brand names, precious stones, vintage pieces, earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets, pendants, brooches, men’s cuff links, watches and accessories. The sale will also feature […]
ESSEX COUNTY – Alixon Collazos-Gill has announced her candidacy for the state Assembly in the 27th District, which includes West Orange, Livingston, Millburn, Montclair, Roseland and Clifton. If elected, Collazos-Gill — who migrated to the United States from Colombia at age 14 — will make history as the first woman and Latina to represent the […]
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The night was about bowling but it was more than that for members of the autistic community who got a chance to meet one another, share stories and possibly make friends. The event at Hanover Lanes in East Hanover on March 13 was hosted by Pat Miller and Pam Foley, who […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield elected officials were in attendance at the Saturday, March 25, memorial service for State Senator Ronald L. Rice, D-28th District, who represented Bloomfield, Glen Ridge, Irvington, Nutley and Newark. Rice died March 15 and was the longest-serving black state legislator in NJ history, having served 36 years. The memorial service was […]