Writing contest is looking for G.R. contestants

Writing contest is looking for G.R. contestants

GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The second annual Folkwise Summer Writing Contest is accepting entries until July 21. The contest, which last year was open to sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders residing in Glen Ridge, has been expanded to include students in those same grades, but also residing in Bloomfield, Verona and Montclair. Amanda Staab, the founder […]

Gas Lamp players learn while they act

Gas Lamp players learn while they act

GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Gas Lamp Junior Summer Camp is currently underway with a variety of activities for elementary school children with the highlight being a two-show presentation of the youth edition of “The SpongeBob Musical” at Ridgewood Avenue School. Originally titled, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical, the show opened on Broadway in December, […]

Grads will always know what a ‘Ridger’ is

Grads will always know what a ‘Ridger’ is

GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Despite an afternoon rain which threatened a change of venue, the Friday, June 16, commencement ceremony, for the Glen Ridge High School class of 2023, was held on Hurrell Field, at six o’clock. One hundred and thirty-seven seniors were awarded diplomas. The welcoming address was given by Colin Pennington, the class […]

Parents get ready for Project Graduation 2023

GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Project Graduation 2023, the generation-spanning June party produced by parents of graduating Glen Ridge High School seniors will be Friday, June 17. As in every year, GRHS seniors choose a theme for their bash and this time the animated movie “Rio” was selected. The party is at the home of a […]

GRHS paraprofessional ready to retire

GRHS paraprofessional ready to retire

GLEN RIDGE, NJ — A school district employee for 20 years, paraprofessional Arleen Zalewski is retiring after 15 years at Glen Ridge High School. Zalewski grew up in Clifton and attended Stockton State College where she received a bachelor of arts in fine arts. Like others holding that degree, she did not know what direction […]

GR Band Kids holds benefit concert for earthquake victims

GR Band Kids holds benefit concert for earthquake victims

By Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta Correspondent GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The devastating earthquakes that battered both Turkey and Syria earlier this year was upsetting to Glen Ridge High School senior, Yasmin Ayan. She knew people who were affected – no one in her immediate family, but friends, cousins, and distant relatives. “It really hit home,” she said. […]

Remembering each and every one of the fallen

Remembering each and every one of the fallen

GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Glen Ridge families and friends gathered Monday, May 29, at Ridgewood and Bloomfield avenues, for their Memorial Day of Remembrance. For the small community, it was possible for the names of the dead from every war to be read aloud. Paul Weissenberger, the program coordinator for the day’s events, read the […]

Sustainability is at core of Art & Eco Fair

Sustainability is at core of Art & Eco Fair

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 […]

Forest Avenue School nurse is retiring

Forest Avenue School nurse is retiring

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 […]

‘Turkish Night’ helps quake victims

‘Turkish Night’ helps quake victims

GLEN RIDGE, NJ — In response to the devastating, Feb. 6 earthquake in their native country, members of the borough’s Turkish community held a fundraiser and were uplifted by its success. Their effort, “A Turkish Night,” occurred April 22, at the Glen Ridge Congregational Church. More than 200 people attended and $42,000 was raised for […]

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