ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Jewish Family Service of MetroWest has been awarded a grant by the Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey to administer a Wise Aging initiative in the MetroWest communities. The program, which is a partnership with 12 local synagogue groups plus the JCC MetroWest, will help Jewish people in their second adulthoods, their […]
BLOOMFIELD – The Bloomfield High School cross-country program hosted the Brookdale Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 10, at Brookdale Park. The following are the winning teams: Frosh Small School Boys- St. Rose HS Frosh Small School Girls- Bernards HS Frosh Large School Boys- Montclair HS Frosh Large School Girls- Bloomfield HS Varsity Boys Large School -Montclair […]
EWING, NJ — Sustainable Jersey for Schools announced Sept. 6 that 83 schools achieved the Sustainable Jersey for Schools certification in 2016, though many others are working toward it. The 83 schools come from 24 different school districts across 13 New Jersey counties. In two years, 118 schools have achieved Sustainable Jersey for Schools certification. […]
MONTCLAIR, NJ — What better way to learn about your local history than through a historic walking tour? Join the Montclair Historical Society on Saturday, Sept. 24, for a stroll from the Van Vleck House at 21 Van Vleck St. to the Crane House and Historic YWCA at 108 Orange Road and discover the rich […]
CEDAR GROVE, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. congratulated 28 Essex County artists who received awards in the annual Essex County Senior Citizens Juried Art Show on Aug. 29 at an awards ceremony at the Essex County Hospital Center in Cedar Grove. “I congratulate the winners and all the artists who participated in […]
MONTCLAIR, NJ — The Montclair Historical Society is an independent not-for-profit organization that has been dedicated to preserving, sharing and educating others about Montclair’s history since 1965. For additional information, visit www.montclairhistorical.org. Throughout the month of September, the society will hold the following events. On Friday, Sept. 9, from 3 to 7 p.m., attend the […]
MONTCLAIR, NJ — On Sunday, Sept. 18, the Montclair Historical Society will open its historic sites for tours. Discover the “many voices” of the Crane House and Historic YWCA at 108 Orange Road. Learn about the important role each person had who lived, worked and relaxed in that house. Bring your children along with you […]
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, […]
CEDAR GROVE, NJ — Each week, approximately 30 local residents show up at the Cedar Grove Public Library to practice qigong, which is described by livescience.com as “an ancient Chinese exercise and healing technique that involves meditation, controlled breathing and movement exercises.” Their teacher, Verona resident Miriam Shankman, also provides classes through the Montclair Adult […]
MONTCLAIR, NJ — On Sunday, Sept. 10, the public is invited to join the Montclair Historical Society for a day of community service at the Crane House and Historic YWCA. Staff will host outdoor service activities such as gardening, chicken care and cleaning the gazebo for painting. The Montclair Historical Society is an independent not-for-profit […]