MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Words Bookstore is hosting a back-to-school celebration with bestselling author Brad Meltzer and illustrator Chris Eliopoulos on Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 7 p.m. to celebrate the release of the newest titles in their children’s book series “Ordinary People Change the World.” The first 100 children to arrive at the store will receive […]
ORANGE, NJ — Orange public schools are gearing up for the new school year by hosting a series of early childhood education registration events leading up to opening day in September. Preschool registration will be Tuesday, Sept. 6, from 1 to 6 p.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Friday, Sept. […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — An oral health clinic for children and at-risk pregnant women will open in Bloomfield on Monday, Aug. 29. The clinic is the KinderSmile Oral Health Center. It will be located at 10 Broad Street, on the ground floor of the Leo Building, at the corner of Bloomfield Avenue. The center will provide dental services […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — On a Tuesday morning almost 15 years ago, Patricia “Pat” Schoeler sat in her kitchen in West Orange, enjoying a cup of coffee after breakfast. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary as the newscasters on TV reported the events of the day. Then, suddenly, it happened. Terrorists had attacked the United […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Some girls have to wait until their high school’s homecoming or prom for their chance to win a sash and crown, but 13-year-old Maplewood resident Nyla Edwards has a jumpstart on that experience after being awarded the title of 2016 National American Miss New Jersey at the state pageant held Aug. 14. […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Playin’ Around South Orange kicks off for the fourth year in a row on Saturday, Aug. 27, at noon, bringing live music and art in the form of hand-painted pianos and outdoor performances to seven separate South Orange locations. The SOPAC-presented project runs from Aug. 27 through Sept. 25 with Wednesday-night […]
NEWARK, NJ — NJ Transit has announced its support of a joint letter released by the Federal Railroad Administration and the Association of American Railroads urging safe behaviors in or near railroad tracks, stations and railyard facilities in light of the popular Pokemon Go game. Last week, the national railroad organizations sent the letter to […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Local artist Russell Christian held puppet workshops at South Orange Public Library. Working with simple supplies, children of all ages created characters to participate in the parade that kicks off the library’s 150th Birthday Bash at 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 17. Photos Courtesy of Melissa Kopecky
NEWARK, N.J. — The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office will host its fall Citizens and Clergy Academy, a six-week training program for members of the community. The deadline for registering is Friday, Sept. 16. The Citizens and Clergy Academy is a training program designed to familiarize clergy and other members of the community with the day-to-day […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Frank “Paco” Rodino of South Orange and Manny “Manolo” Rey of Cranford will be among the 35 teams from around the world competing for the title of the “world’s best paella chef.” Organized by the prestigious “Concurs Internacional de Paella Valenciana,” the 56th annual competition will take place in Sueca, Valencia, […]