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, […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Dogs and their owners are gearing up for Regal Bank’s eighth annual Livingston Dog Pawrade. The community event and fundraiser will take place from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18, in the parking lot of Regal Bank, 570 West Mt. Pleasant Ave. in Livingston. The Dog Pawrade is filled with […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Graphic Design USA has awarded the National Council of Jewish Women, Essex County Section and Lobello Design of Kenilworth with an American Web Design Award for its newly redesigned NCJW/Essex website. From more than 1,250 entries worldwide, the NCJW Essex website was one of the projects selected as a winner. In announcing […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — September is the perfect month to start your child off with a good approach to homework. On Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Rachel Kandel, who has a doctorate in clinical psychology and a private practice in New York, will discuss the purpose of homework, common homework problems and how […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Daughters of Israel will host a benefit Casino Night on Thursday, Sept. 15, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Crystal Plaza, 305 West Northfield Road in Livingston. Admission is charged. For more information or to sign up, visit http://daughtersofisrael.org/CasinoNight/.
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Author Lisa Cocca will lead a discussion about her first published novel, “Providence,” on Thursday, Sept. 15, at the “Books and Bites” discussion group hosted by the National Council of Jewish Women, Essex County. “Providence” — the story of four generations of females forging a relationship built on need, love and respect […]
MONTCLAIR, NJ — The “Concert for Brendan” returns for its third year on Friday, Nov. 25, at 8 p.m. at the Wellmont Theatre, 5 Seymour St. in Montclair. This year, Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes will headline, with band Suyat as the opener. As in the past, the evening will be kicked off with […]
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 […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Housed in the Louis and Emily Slater Youth and Education Center of Temple B’nai Abraham, 300 E. Northfield Road in Livingston, the temple’s Early School, preschool program and Jewish Learning Program, for grades K through 12, are widely acknowledged to be among the finest in New Jersey, according to a release. The […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — A 57-year-old Maplewood bicyclist was seriously injured in a crash with a vehicle at a Livingston intersection on the morning of Aug. 6, authorities said. The woman was riding at South Orange Avenue and Hobart Gap Road when the bike collided with a vehicle, according to Chief Assistant Essex County Prosecutor Thomas […]