Love You Girl supports victims of domestic violence

Love You Girl supports victims of domestic violence

The Love You Girl Foundation was created after the founder’s best friend was shot and killed by her own husband.  The foundation, which honors Alice M. Jenkins, was created by Betty Neal Mantion with other friends of Jenkins, Mattie Crowley and Delores Mae, who are also executive board members of the organization. “The number one […]

Pastor looks back at 10 years

Pastor looks back at 10 years

The Rev. Susan Dorward, of the Brookdale Reformed Church, celebrated her 10th anniversary as its pastor July 1. On Sunday, Sept. 22, on a Zoom call, together with a member of her congregation, Marjorie Tiedemann, she shared thoughts about her Bloomfield experience with this newspaper. Dorward was chaplain for the Eastern Christian Children’s Retreat, in […]

Two local groups condemn attacks on Haitian immigrants

Two local groups condemn attacks on Haitian immigrants

EAST ORANGE – Faith in New Jersey and Resistencia en Accíon New Jersey have released a statement condemning the false and dangerous allegations against Haitian migrants spread by Senator JD Vance and echoed by former President Donald Trump. “We urgently call on all New Jersey members of Congress to stand up and champion the dignity […]

Glen Ridge’s Alex Provost is solid in net, leads Montclair Kimberley Academy boys soccer team to 7-0

Glen Ridge’s Alex Provost is solid in net, leads Montclair Kimberley Academy boys soccer team to 7-0

GLEN RIDGE/MONTCLAIR — Senior goalkeeper Alex Provost, a Glen Ridge resident, has helped the Montclair Kimberley Academy boys soccer team to a stellar 7-0 start to the season. MKA’s starters have allowed just one goal in the first seven matches and with superb play in the back by Provost (eight saves vs. West Orange) and […]

Court dedicated to native sons

Court dedicated to native sons

Keir Lamont Gist, known professionally as Kay Gee, stood on the basketball court bearing the logo of his hip hop group in the center circle and marveled at how far he had come. “This is the greatest feeling ever, who would have thought? I’m from 18th Street, right over there,” KayGee said, pointing in the […]

Maplewood residents lead Montclair Kimberley Academy teams

Maplewood residents lead Montclair Kimberley Academy teams

MAPLEWOOD/MONTCLAIR — Maplewood residents Gustavo Rosen, Nate Chou and Ben Morganstein have been key contributors at Montclair Kimberley Academy. Rosen is a sophomore midfielder on the boys soccer team that had a recent 7-0 record. Chou is a junior wide receiver/defensive back and Morganstein is a senior left offensive tackle and a quad captain for […]

Montclair Kimberley Academy’s Aria Nina Abalos still a force as reigning state girls tennis champ

Montclair Kimberley Academy’s Aria Nina Abalos still a force as reigning state girls tennis champ

BLOOMFIELD/ORANGE, NJ — She may not have quite the experienced group around her as last fall, but Bloomfield’s Aria Nina Abalos remains a force to be reckoned with as one of the state’s elite first singles tennis players as a junior tri-captain at Montclair Kimberley Academy. The reigning New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s state […]