Mount St. Dominic softball team captures Non-Public A state championship

Mount St. Dominic softball team captures Non-Public A state championship

By Edward Kensik CALDWELL, NJ — The Mount St. Dominic Academy softball team captured the 2025 Non-Public A state championship with a thrilling 4–3 victory over Donovan Catholic, ending an 11-year title drought and delivering a long-awaited triumph for the program. The Lions had fallen short in five straight Non-Public A title games since their […]

Student art on display at train station

Student art on display at train station

A “Selected Works” art exhibit by Glen Ridge High School students is currently on display at the Ridgewood Avenue Train Station. There are 29 works in the show, all commendable but two blue ribbons were awarded. One blue ribbon went, and rightly so, to Emilia White’s “Castle in Ireland.” It is a narrow oil, maybe […]

Glen Ridge High School junior is recognized by U.S. Congress

Glen Ridge High School junior is recognized by U.S. Congress

A 17-year-old junior at Glen Ridge High School, has been awarded the U.S. Congressional Bronze Medal, one of the highest civilian honors for youth presented by the United States Congress. John Leone earned this national recognition through his volunteer work, including efforts with Athletes for Good, a student-led organization he co-founded with fellow student Kieran […]

Robotics teams come to grade schools

Robotics teams come to grade schools

Bringing the challenge and excitement of robotics to all grade levels has been on the mind of Bloomfield High School teacher Michael Warholak for some time. Starting off as an Industrial Arts teacher who transitioned into Technology Education and eventually became the BHS Robotics Team coach, his vision closed in on reality this spring when, […]

The water has to go somewhere

The water has to go somewhere

WEST ORANGE — About 30 people turned out for a Planning Board meeting last week to hear a consultant talk about the stormwater plan for a nearly 500 unit residential development proposed for land on the Second Watchung Mountain Ridge. A presentation was given by Mark Gallagher of Princeton Hydro on the Wetlands Impact of […]

North Jersey Pride Festival brings music, food, fun to Maplewood

North Jersey Pride Festival brings music, food, fun to Maplewood

MAPLEWOOD — The North Jersey Pride Festival was held on Sunday in Memorial Park. The event, one of the largest family-friendly LGBTQ Pride celebrations in the tristate area, is a free community celebration. The event included music and performances on a stage in the park’s natural amphitheater, a vendor court with a wide range of […]

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