NUTLEY, NJ — A Nutley woman’s story about the early days of the AIDS epidemic was one of the winners of the 2023 Essex County Senior Citizen Legacies Writing Contest. Linda Ann Buset of Nutley was among eight people celebrated during an awards luncheon at the Robert O’Toole Community Center in Cedar Grove Park on […]
MAPLEWOOD, N.J. — Juneteenth will be celebrated with historical reenactors, musical performances, and children’s activities at the Durand-Hedden House on Sunday, June 18. The Durand-Hedden House & Garden Association and The South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race invite all community members to celebrate from 1 to 5 p.m., on the grounds surrounding Durand-Hedden House, 523 […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington Public School District has received a $100,000 grant from the federal government to train and support energy managers, who will lead air quality projects and identify funding for improvements with a particular eye twoards improving the HVAC system in district buildings. “Energy improvements for schools create healthier learning environments for […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Mary Beth Walsh is the mother of Ben Hack, who is 24-years-old and autistic. Walsh was trying to find something in the local area that Ben could enjoy, as he was getting older and aging out of his programs for young adults. Walsh approached Gerry O’Connor, St. Joseph’s Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) […]
The Belleville Police Department Community Relations Unit teamed up with EZ-Ride and hosted a free Bike Rodeo at School No. 7 for children. The day featured a class on Safe Bike Skills and Learn to Ride lessons. Police also gave away water bottles, bike lights and helmets. Bill Quick from Borderline Bikes helped out and […]
MAPLEWOOD, N.J. — The shuttered movie theater on Maplewood Avenue is still waiting for a new occupant. Closed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the theater never reopened to the public and is available for lease. The building is owned by Vinnie Loffredo, who is also the owner of next-door neighbor pizza restaurant Roman […]
ORANGE, NJ — Kalvin Thomas of Orange, a sophomore at Montclair Kimberley Academy, won three events for the Cougars in the 2023 prep B championship track and field meet on Monday, May 22, at Newark Academy in Livingston. Thomas won the 100-meter dash (11.39 seconds), the 200 (23.77) and also the triple jump (43 feet, […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Burgeoning filmmakers were in the spotlight at West Orange High School as their movies premiered on May 15 at the school’s second Film Festival. “These movies were made while the students went to school, took tests, played on varsity teams, turned in projects, and participated in other clubs. It’s hard to […]
NUTLEY, NJ — More than $66,000 was raised at the 17th Annual Relay For Life held in DeMuro Park to benefit the American Cancer Society. “We had a big crowd,” said Halle Baker of the American Cancer Society. “It was an amazing event. A lot of teams showed up this year. It was our first […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — The third annual Belleville Community Bike Ride is an opportunity to get some exercise, reconnect or meet neighbors and talk with police officers in a casual, non-stressful situation. It is also part of a larger plan. “The bike ride is another opportunity in which to meet our police officers and get to […]