NEWARK, NJ — Following the success of last year’s reorganization and consolidation of services within the Port Authority Bus Terminal, NJ Transit is again partnering with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey for Phase Two of improvements to the quality of commute, according to an Aug. 23 press release. Beginning Sept. 3, […]
NEWARK, NJ — NJ Transit has announced its support of a joint letter released by the Federal Railroad Administration and the Association of American Railroads urging safe behaviors in or near railroad tracks, stations and railyard facilities in light of the popular Pokemon Go game. Last week, the national railroad organizations sent the letter to […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — If you’re a guy who likes to sing, whether seriously or in the shower, the Maplewood Glee Club has an invitation for you. The group is hosting its first-ever “open sing” on Monday, Sept. 12, at 7:45 p.m. at the DeHart Community Center, 120 Burnett St. in Maplewood. “It’s an open invitation. […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The RSVP Center of Essex and Hudson Counties is planning a disaster kit packing and distribution event where volunteers ages 55 and older will assemble disaster kits to assist seniors in the MetroWest communities in case of an emergency. RSVP is currently recruiting volunteers to participate in the event. The event […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Hosted by the Clara Maass Medical Center Foundation, the “Life is Better Healthy 5K Fun Run and Walk” returns to picturesque Turtle Back Zoo at the South Mountain Recreation Complex in West Orange, according to a recent release. Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. will serve as event honorary chairman and […]
TRENTON, NJ — Assembly Deputy Speaker Gary S. Schaer and Assembly Higher Education Committee Chairwoman Mila Jasey announced on Aug. 16 plans to introduce a comprehensive legislative package aimed at helping New Jersey residents better navigate the college process before, during and after their time on campus. “Too many students today are unprepared (for) entering […]
CALDWELL, NJ — Essex Photo Club will initiate its new season on Thursday, Sept. 8, at 7:30 p.m. with speaker Joseph Thomas of Verona presenting a workshop titled “Self-Assignments: A Challenge to Creativity.” The club meets at the Caldwell United Methodist Church, 8 Academy St. in Caldwell. Thomas, a member of the club, a judge […]
NEW JERSEY — In its updated 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasts a higher likelihood of a near-normal or above-normal season, and decreases the chance of a below-normal season to only 15 percent, from the initial outlook issued in May, according to an NOAA release dated Aug. 11. The […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — With temperatures forecasted to remain above 90 degrees Fahrenheit, Codey Arena will be available to the public as a cooling center. It will remain open today, Friday, Aug. 12, until 10 p.m. and will be open on Saturday, Aug. 13, and Sunday, Aug. 14, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. No […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Walls completely lined with new patterned backpacks, rows of brand new sneakers, and racks and racks of clothing — this was the scene at the National Council of Jewish Women, Essex County Section’s Back 2 School Store on Sunday, July 31, at B’nai Shalom in West Orange. The Back 2 School […]