NUTLEY, NJ — At the Dec. 20 Nutley Board of Commissioners meeting, Nutley Police Lt. Mike Padilla was acknowledged for his years of dedication in helping to steer today’s youth away from the dangers of drugs and alcohol. A Nutley resident for more than 30 years, Padilla, who has been with the Nutley Police Department […]
NEWARK, NJ — Jan. 1 marked the 40th anniversary of NJ Transit assuming control and management of the operations of New Jersey’s commuter rail network, previously operated by Conrail under contract to NJ Transit and the state of New Jersey. Shortly after midnight on Jan. 1, 1983, the first NJ Transit trains departed Hoboken and […]
CALDWELL, NJ — The Mueller Gallery at Caldwell University will present “Katrina Bello: 40,000 Tons,” opening Feb. 1 and running through Feb. 28. An artist’s talk will be held Wednesday, Feb. 1, from 5 to 6 p.m. with the opening reception to follow from 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibit and events are free and […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — JFS and Rachel Coalition, the domestic violence division of JFS, will host its next book club discussion virtually on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 7 p.m. Many popular books raise issues connected to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating abuse and stalking; the book club’s goal is to engage community members in Rachel Coalition’s […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Five West Orange High School students who perform in the honors chamber choir were accepted into the Region I Choir following auditions during the weekend of Jan. 7. James Tibang, Ezra Simon, Paige Palent, Elena Hause and Chris Pierre were selected from a large field of talented students across northern New […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — On Thursday, Jan. 12, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. announced that the project to replace the Locust Avenue Bridge in Bloomfield with a new structure has been completed. The bridge modernization was included in a larger project to replace four culverts and bridges throughout Essex County to modernize infrastructure and […]
NEWARK, NJ — The Devils Youth Foundation, which serves as the charitable arm for the New Jersey Devils and Prudential Center, announced a partnership program with Newark Public High School Leadership Team on Jan. 10 to help students who struggle with attendance or are chronically absent from the city’s high schools. The primary focus is […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange Mayor Susan McCartney recently requested that Fire Chief Anthony Vecchio reevaluate the need and working order of all automated external defibrillator devices throughout township buildings. AEDs recently entered the national conversation because an AED is credited with saving the life of Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills during a […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange High School musicians Owen Butler, left, and Andrew Strom have been named to the Region I North Jersey Symphonic Band. The WOHS seniors, Butler, a percussionist, and Strom, a trumpeter, are also both members of the school’s award-winning wind ensemble and marching band.
EAST ORANGE, NJ — A group of East Orange police officers recently formed the inaugural chapter of the East Orange Bronze Shields, a nonprofit organization that supports positive police-community interactions and provides advocacy for minority officers within the department. This is the third Bronze Shields chapter in New Jersey. Newark Police Department founded the first […]