A “See Something, Say Something” public safety campaign is underway along the state’s major interstates to remind people to remain vigilant and report potential threats and suspicious activity related to terrorism or other criminal activity. The campaign was launched by the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, in partnership with the New Jersey […]
Affordable housing non-profit Monarch Housing Associates released its annual point in time count, a statewide count of households experiencing homelessness in New Jersey. Broken down by county, the report was released on Aug. 14 and breaks down the population and reasons that people included in the report are experiencing homelessness. In Essex County, the report […]
A former Yiddish theater performer sang, reminiscenced and taught a little history during a 60-minute program at the Bloomfield Public Library titled, “While You’re Away: The Love Songs of WWII.” Diane Cypkin, a professor at Pace and Hofstra universities, was accompanied by pianist Nina Panfilova during the Aug. 19 concert. “Whenever anyone wants to do […]
A stylish glass-paneled staircase combines charm and functionality, connecting two floors of open and spacious common areas at the new West Orange Public Library. Patrons will be greeted at a large circulating desk showcasing historic pictures of West Orange adding to the inviting ambiance of free-flowing natural light. The opening at 10 Rooney Circle in […]
A Community Violence Intervention Summit with U.S. Sen. Cory Booker and U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr. was held at the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark. East Orange Mayor Ted R. Green and Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka, who is president of the New Jersey Urban Mayors Association, were among those at the meeting […]
Seton Hall University welcomed 1,565 freshmen to campus this year, an increase of 50 students over last year’s freshman class. More than 24,000 students applied to Seton Hall this year, marking the second largest total in Seton Hall history. The average GPA of the incoming students was 3.68, the average SAT score was 1310 and […]
A house undergoing renovation was severely damaged in a fire on Aug. 31. A Maplewood Police Department officer on patrol driving in the area noticed significant smoke and flames coming from the second floor of 39 South Pierson Road. After notifying police dispatch of the condition, officers approached the residence and noticed a construction sign […]
MAPLEWOOD — A community meditation is planned for Saturday, Sept. 23 in Maplewood Memorial Park. This community meditation is an opportunity to come see what this calming practice is all about, according to organizers, who quoted Deepak Chopra saying; “Even though meditation is an individual practice at heart, the resonance effect of doing it in […]
The Nutley Belleville Columbus Day Parade, which is the largest Italian American event in Essex County, is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 8 at 1:30 p.m. The parade route starts at Belleville High School proceeds north on Franklin Avenue and ends at Nutley High School. More than 3,000 spectators are expected to attend the parade that […]
A Nutley sailor returned home this summer, nearly 80 years after he died in the service of his country. People gathered at the World War II Memorial to pay their respects to the fallen Nutley resident, Ordnanceman First Class Anthony Di Petta, whose remains were recovered decades after he was killed in a World War […]