UNION, NJ — On Sunday, Jan. 29, students, parents, visual art educators and arts administrators from across New Jersey gathered at Kean University’s James Howe Gallery, located on the Union campus, to celebrate the 35th Emerging Artist Exhibition, sponsored by the Art Administrators of New Jersey. This exhibit presents artwork produced by high school art […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — On Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 11:55 a.m., Seton Hall University in South Orange will conduct a live test of its emergency siren and PirateAlert system. If needed, a retest of the systems will take place on Thursday, Feb. 9, at 11:55 a.m. The emergency siren system is designed to alert the […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Mayor Michael Venezia wants Bloomfield residents to be aware of a recent major change to NJ FamilyCare, which ensures all children will be eligible to apply for health insurance. “As of Jan. 1, 2023, all children under the age of 19 may now apply for NJ FamilyCare regardless of their immigration status. […]
ORANGE, NJ — On Jan. 27, Lincoln Avenue School in Orange held an uplifting forum, Boys to Men Brunch, for male students, bringing together respected community members, including members of the Orange Fire and Police departments and city council. Their presence acknowledged students’ growth and development into upstanding men. The event was orchestrated by community […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange Mayor Susan McCartney, assisted by members of the West Orange Township Council, welcomes the Primrose School on Northfield Avenue to town with a ribbon cutting on Jan. 28.
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Mental Health Association in New Jersey’s Community Education Department will offer a free virtual webinar series in celebration of Black History Month in February. The topics include four specific presentations highlighting different aspects of support around mental health in the black community. Each interactive, one-hour session will be offered twice each […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — In honor of Black History Month this February, Durand-Hedden House & Garden and the South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race will hold two events dedicated to African American genealogy. On Sunday, Feb. 5, at 2 p.m., join Barbara Velazquez at Durand-Hedden, 523 Ridgewood Road in Maplewood, as she shares her journey of […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — In a recent press release, the West Orange Police Department reaffirmed its commitment to public safety and, specifically in this case, pedestrian safety. Recently, as many residents have surely noticed, there is a shortage of crossing guards, who are all trained and paid by the WOPD. To fill that deficit, police […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — As tax season is fast approaching, the East Orange Department of Tax Collection reminds East Orange residents about the various tax relief programs available through the state of New Jersey’s Division of Taxation. The Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters, or ANCHOR, Program provides property tax relief to New […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — In its new national survey of online graduate education programs, U.S. News and World Report has recognized Seton Hall University’s Online Graduate Education Leadership Program as one of the top in the nation, rising significantly from its ranking last year. For 2023, the program was ranked 58 out of 338 programs […]