EAST ORANGE, NJ — The Darren Clark Jr. Memorial, a nonprofit organization that serves as a bridge between education and positive mental health, will host a back-to-school mental health day on Saturday, Aug. 27, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Watsessing Park in East Orange. This free event will include fun and food, and […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — On Sunday, Aug. 28, Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia and the Bloomfield Township Council will host their annual back-to-school party and book bag giveaway. The afternoon will feature food, games, a DJ playing music, and a book bag giveaway for students in Pre-K through 8th grade. It will take place at Felton Field, […]
NEWARK, NJ — Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced a call to action, asking Newark business owners to close their businesses by 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20, to join in a citywide peace walk. The march will support collective efforts to create a safer city and end gun violence in Newark and other municipalities across […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — On Aug. 4, East Orange held a closeout event for its 2022 Summer Work Experience Program, which teaches area youths about entrepreneurship and leadership, while paying them to create their own businesses and maintain internships. “We are so proud of all of you for the outstanding job that you did this […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — A collection of three one-act plays about a group of Jersey guys, which their author, Linden resident Bill Mesce Jr., said fit nicely together into a single play titled “A Jersey Cantata,” will be staged at Burgdorff Cultural Center in Maplewood for eight shows, starting Thursday, Aug. 18. Mesce, who was born […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — More than 500 registered nurses at Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville voted to unite in 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East. In a mail-ballot election, nearly 8 in 10 nurses voted in favor of unionization, joining a growing movement of front-line caregivers organizing to improve patient care and working conditions, according to […]
MAPLEWOOD / SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange–Maplewood School District will host a virtual town hall forum on school safety and security on Monday, Aug. 29, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. During this forum, representatives from the school district will share general information regarding safety and security practices within the district with a more […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — The Nutley-Belleville Columbus Day & Italian Heritage Month Parade Committee will celebrate its 40th annual honoree dinner on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at Nanina’s in the Park, 540 Mill St. in Belleville. The Cocktail Hour will begin at 6:30 p.m.; tickets are charged. The committee will present the 2022 Grand Marshal Award to […]
NEWARK, NJ — The New Jersey Performing Arts Center is still accepting entries for the 11th annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. The search is on for the next great jazz singer! Solo vocalists from around the world are encouraged to submit their entries before Tuesday, Sept. 6, by visiting www.SarahVaughanCompetition.com. In the fall, […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — At West Orange Town Hall on Thursday, Aug. 4, Democratic Sen. Richard J. Codey, who represents parts of Essex and Morris counties, and Republican Sen. Anthony M. Bucco, who represents parts of Morris and Somerset counties, announced bipartisan support for legislation to better combat the recent wave of car thefts in […]