Montclair State University has announced the appointment of Theodorea Regina Berry as the new dean of Bloomfield College of Montclair State University effective Monday, Sept. 2. Following a national search, Berry will lead academic programs that align with the University’s strategic plan and advance teaching excellence and innovation, according to a press release from Montclair […]
A student from Orange was one of four New Jersey’s high school students to be named 2024 Student Leaders by Bank of America . The students, all rising seniors, will have the opportunity to gain valuable workforce skills through an eight-week paid internship at a nonprofit organization in their immediate community, while earning competitive wages, […]
IRVINGTON — Experience the Legacy is set to host its fourth annual HBCU College Fair on Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Irvington High School Gymnasium. The fair will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and provide students the opportunity to network with current Historically Black Colleges and Universities students and alumni, speak with […]
Maplewood and South Orange were among the 15 Essex County police departments reporting no major disciplinary actions taken against their police officers during 2023. The state Attorney General’s Office recently released its annual report that details action taken against law enforcement officers who faced “major discipline” from their agencies during the previous calendar year. Major […]
It was Adult Swim Night at the South Orange Pool on Friday, Aug. 16. No children were allowed for the evening swim and adults were allowed to bring floats and guests. A live band, The Ricardo Grilli Trio, featuring Matt Baranello on drums, Jeong Park on bass and Ricardo Grilli playing guitar, entertained the […]
MAPLEWOOD — The Gazebo on Springfield Avenue hosted a reggae concert on Friday, Aug. 16. The band, The Brooklyners, played before a crowd gathered on blankets and chairs in the grass. Many in the audience took advantage of the food truck, Jerkin’ Chicken, on site and on theme for the performance. Next up in the […]
Brendan Thomas Byrne, a “West Orange boy” at heart, was remembered at a recent ceremony held to unveil an historical marker in his memory at the Thomas Edison National Historical Park. Byrne served as the 47th governor of New Jersey from 1974 to 1982. He died Jan. 4, 2018, at the age of 93. This […]
West Orange Mayor Susan McCartney was on hand Friday, Aug. 9, as members of the West Orange Rotary Club welcomed Japanese exchange students to West Orange. The club hosted a brief luncheon ceremony at Turtle Back Zoo, following their visit to the Thomas Edison National Historical Park earlier in the day. McCartney greeted each student, […]
Hikaru Wakeel Hayakawa, a climate justice activist from Maplewood, is feeling “incredible.” The history and environmental studies student who recently graduated from Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts, has been included in the top 50 shortlist for a Chegg.org Global Student Prize 2024. Hayakawa was selected from more than 11,000 nominations and applications from 176 countries. […]
School district rooms and hallways continue to be busy places this summer as the custodial staff of Robert Gomes, the schools’ supervisor of buildings and grounds, prepares for September and the arrival of students. Five buildings have work being done. At the high school, a new drop ceiling is in place in anticipation of the […]