IRVINGTON, NJ — Irvington hosted its annual Veterans Day parade and wreath-laying ceremony at the war memorial in Memorial Park on Springfield Avenue on Monday, Nov. 12, with support and cooperation from the Irvington School District, Public Safety Department and the Police and Fire divisions. “As you can see, we’re having a celebration out here. […]
Dockery family continues legacy of serving our country
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Dockery Drive in West Orange is more than just another street near Degnan Park. It is one of many streets in the community that is named after a veteran who died while serving in the military. And it is personal for Diane Allen and her family. Dockery Drive is named after […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The most traditional form of art was taken and expanded upon in the Pierro Gallery’s new show, “What Is A Drawing?” on display at the gallery until Dec. 15. Curated by Director of Cultural Affairs Sandy Martiny and artist Greg Leshe, the exhibit explores the way artists use drawing to create […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Welcome in any season and in a tradition going back more than 15 years, singer and storyteller Bobaloo made an annual visit to South Orange Public Library recently, delighting audiences, irrespective of age. Photos Courtesy of Melissa Kopecky
WEST ORANGE, NJ — “The Assignment,” a new play by Camilo Almonacid, begins a limited engagement at Luna Stage on Thursday, Nov. 29. On the heels of Luna’s critically-acclaimed “Pirira,” “The Assignment” is the second play in Luna’s 2018-19 MainStage season, which features four new plays exploring how people can bridge ideological divides and create […]
Daring swordfights, illicit love and more at Columbia High School
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The members of Columbia High School’s Parnassian Society are traveling back in time to the 16th century when they stage “Shakespeare in Love,” from Nov. 15 to Dec. 1. The drama club is putting on the theater version of the 1998 film that won seven Academy Awards and was nominated for another […]
ORANGE, NJ — Siaka Sherif, Brenda Daughtry and Derrick Henry were the winners of the Orange Board of Education election on Tuesday, Nov. 6, according to the Essex County Clerk’s Office. Sherif received 2,779 votes, Daughtry got 2,445 votes and Henry came in third with 2,413 votes. Incumbent appointed board member Rhoda Irodia finished fourth […]
NUTLEY, NJ – Six Nutley High School senior student-athletes signed National Letters of Intent to continue their athletic careers in college. Of the six, four will be attending Rutgers University. A ceremony was held in the Nutley High School library, attended by parents, coaches and administrators, on Nov. 14, which was National Signing Day. Three […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield activist Ted Glick will be undertaking a 14-day “climate fast” in Trenton in an effort to have Gov. Phil Murphy stop all construction permits for natural gas facilities. Glick’s fast was scheduled to begin yesterday, Wednesday, Nov. 7. He intends to only consume water. Preparing for the ordeal, Glick said last […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — South Orange Police Sergeant Adrian Acevedo spoke at South Orange Public Library’s Thursday lecture series, eliciting interest and follow-up questions on a range of topics from the audience.