Learn more about Glen Ridge’s borough administrator

GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Kiwanis Club of Glen Ridge invites every resident to a virtual presentation by borough administrator Michael Zichelli on Monday, June 20, at 7 p.m. Zichelli will discuss the borough’s form of government and his role within it. He will also review the past two years and upcoming highlights and challenges. […]

Vanguard Theater presents the rock musical ‘Rent’

Vanguard Theater presents the rock musical ‘Rent’

MONTCLAIR, NJ — Vanguard Theater will present the rock musical “Rent” from June 17 through July 3. Leading the artistic team are Vanguard’s producing artistic director Janeece Freeman Clark, who recently directed Vanguard’s critically acclaimed production of “Next to Normal,” and music director Matt DeMaria, who served as music supervisor for the “Rent 25th Anniversary […]

Essex County commissioners to host Juneteenth Jam

NEWARK, NJ — The Essex County Board of County Commissioners will host its inaugural Juneteenth Jam, celebrating Juneteenth as a national holiday, on Thursday, June 16, at noon at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Justice Building, 495 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Newark. This event will celebrate the traditions and recognize the […]

Nutley farmers market returns for 13th season

Nutley farmers market returns for 13th season

NUTLEY, NJ — Mayor Joseph P. Scarpelli and the Greenutley Committee invite everyone to enjoy the 13th season of the Nutley farmers market. The 2022 market runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday from June 19 through Oct. 30 in Municipal Lot 7, 507 Franklin Ave. in Nutley. Parking is available in Lots […]

West Orange HS Senior Awards Night distributes scholarships totaling nearly $400,000

West Orange HS Senior Awards Night distributes scholarships totaling nearly $400,000

WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange High School held its annual Senior Awards Night on June 2, recognizing students for academic successes, athletic achievements, community service and more, and distributing scholarships totaling nearly $400,000. The West Orange Scholarship Fund, overseeing several community scholarships, distributed a record $140,900 to 142 students. Formed in 1923, the fund […]

Glen Ridge seeks RFPs for fire suppression services

Glen Ridge seeks RFPs for fire suppression services

GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The borough of Glen Ridge’s 10-year contract with the township of Montclair for fire suppression services and the use of George Washington Field is coming to an end this year, according to a recent press release from the borough. Similar to the process Glen Ridge followed 10 years ago, the borough […]

County to construct a new athletic complex at Vailsburg Park

County to construct a new athletic complex at Vailsburg Park

NEWARK, NJ — Construction is underway for a new athletic complex at Vailsburg Park in Newark. The facilities at the complex will become the home fields for the Essex County Schools of Technology athletic teams and will also be open to the public.  “Updating Vailsburg Park with a state-of-the-art complex will provide our student-athletes with […]

Nutley scientists team up to discover new drugs in fight against viruses

Nutley scientists team up to discover new drugs in fight against viruses

NUTLEY, NJ — A unique collaborative enterprise of academic and pharmaceutical experts in New York City and Northern New Jersey have formed a regional drug accelerator to address the urgent need to develop novel antiviral treatments for SARS-CoV-2, its variants, and other coronaviruses and pandemic viruses, as well as future viral threats. The Metropolitan AntiViral […]

‘Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom’ to be held at Durand-Hedden House in Maplewood

‘Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom’ to be held at Durand-Hedden House in Maplewood

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Durand-Hedden House & Garden Association and the South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race will once again co-host “Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom” at Durand-Hedden House and the surrounding Grasmere Park, 523 Ridgewood Road in Maplewood, on Sunday, June 19, from 1 to 5 p.m. Activities will take place primarily outdoors and […]

Irvington native premieres new short film

Irvington native premieres new short film

MONTCLAIR, NJ — The most recent short film that Damon “Abwon” Clindinin’s production company released wasn’t actually supposed to be a short film. It was going to be a music video, until at the last possible second the artists fell through. “We had the Airbnb booked and we had cast members coming,” Clindinin said in […]