MAPLEWOOD, NJ — In 1919, the pop-up toaster and shortwave radio had just been invented; the name Dorothy was included among the most popular choices for baby girls; the Treaty of Versailles was signed in Paris ending World War I; the first rotary-dial telephone was introduced to the American public; the 18th Amendment authorizing Prohibition […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force are investigating a fatal hit-in-run that resulted in the death of Maria F. Pastuizaca-Yauri, 67, of West Orange, according to an Oct. 7 press release. On Thursday, Sept. 30, at approximately 7:17 p.m., the victim was […]
NUTLEY, NJ — Nutley residents Michael Zaccheo and Anthony J. Andolino received awards in the annual Essex County Senior Citizens Juried Art Show. Zaccheo was awarded first place in the professional watercolor category for “Spring Snow” and Andolino was awarded first place in the nonprofessional mixed media category for “Calle Flora.” The artists were recognized […]
NEWARK, NJ — Sept. 28 marked yet another historic day for the Newark Board of Education as Newark Superintendent of Schools Roger Leon officially opened the doors of the Michelle Obama Elementary School, named in honor of the former first lady. The school services students in prekindergarten to second grade and will grow one grade […]
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Montclair State University has launched the new Global Center on Human Trafficking, creating one of the few comprehensive university-based efforts devoted to ending the hidden crime of human trafficking in New Jersey and around the world. The center is a multidisciplinary effort focused on developing innovative solutions to the global problem. Beginning […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — Among the 1,000 or so residents who attended the township’s inaugural Green Fair on Sept. 18 was one young man who scraped his leg. Help arrived quickly despite the heavy crowds, and the boy’s wounds were soon cleaned and dressed. It didn’t take long for the Belleville Fire Department’s new bike patrol […]
NUTLEY / BELLEVILLE, NJ — A Sept. 21 dinner was held to recognize the honorees and committee members for the 2021 Nutley–Belleville Columbus Day Parade. More than 200 people came to the event at Nanina’s in the Park to celebrate the honorees, as well as Italian heritage, culture and traditions. Photos Courtesy of Susan R. […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — A year after the pandemic forced the West Orange High School marching band to scrap its 2020 show in favor of something easier to perform with less time to rehearse, the Mountaineers are back in uniform and on the field, debuting their 2021 show during a season that looks much closer […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — After Tropical Storm Ida ravaged the township of Irvington, flooding streets and buildings, causing massive property damage throughout the town, the township spent weeks recovering from the deadly storm. While many residents have endured the pain of losing valued items in the storm, one resident has endured a pain like no other. […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield College has been recognized among the 2021 rankings of the “Best Prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing Programs in New Jersey” by Nursing School Almanac. Specifically, the Bloomfield College nursing program was ranked No. 4 in the state. “Bloomfield College nursing graduates consistently place well in the NCLEX-RN exam with a […]