By Chuck O’Donnell – Staff Writer NUTLEY, NJ — Hurricane Harvey left a path of destruction through Texas and its neighboring states in August 2017. The people of Rockport, Texas, were still trying to put their lives back together when 44 students and leaders from Nutley arrived at the tiny coastal town northwest of Corpus […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Moody’s Investors Service has awarded Essex County a Aaa Stable bond rating. According to published reports by Moody’s, this is the first time Essex County has received an Aaa rating. “This is great news for Essex County and validates all the hard work we have done for the past 16 years. […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Since taking over the Seton Hall Prep program back in February, first-year head coach Bill Fitzgerald has been quite impressed by the work ethic by the players and coaching staff. That bodes well for the Pirates, who are looking to recover from back-to-back two-win seasons. “I’m imploring everyone to ‘get on […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Seton Hall University’s Walsh Gallery presents “Seeing Red,” an exhibit examining the many artistic, cultural, political and religious connotations of the color red using books, works on paper, religious items, textiles and artworks of various mediums. The exhibit runs from Sept. 4 through Oct. 20, with an opening reception on Thursday, […]
UNION, NJ — Maplewood resident Jenny Li, assistant professor of computer science at Kean University in Union, was recognized by the National Center for Women in Technology for her outstanding research mentorship of women and underrepresented minorities. “This positive feedback and recognition of my research mentoring work of the last several years is super motivating,” […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — East Orange suffered another homicide, two weeks after the shooting death of STEM Academy teacher Kofi Owens on 16th Street on Friday, Aug. 3. On Friday, Aug. 17, acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino and East Orange Police Chief Phyllis Bindi announced the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide-Major Crimes Task […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Manta Rays enjoyed a five-meet season and placed third in championships with the Tri-County Diving League this year. Thunderstorms and inclement weather couldn’t keep this team down! Ben Doubek, new head diving coach, along with assistant coaches, led the Maplewood Manta Rays through a successful season. Season highlights include three […]
SUMMIT, NJ — The Fern Forman Memorial Golf Tournament in support of Daughters of Israel was a huge success. Attracting more than 200 participants, the tournament was held Aug. 6 at Canoe Brook Country Club in Summit. In addition to the golf tournament, the event included a card and game party, tennis round robin, cocktail […]
NEWARK, NJ — PSE&G announced Aug. 22 that John Latka, senior vice president of electric and gas operations, is retiring after 36 years of distinguished service; his retirement will be effective Sept. 7. The company also announced that Kim Hanemann, senior vice president of delivery projects and construction, has been named to an expanded role […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — South Orange has had to begin anew its search for a village administrator after Steve Gallo, who was supposed to assume the position in September, has had to step aside. The village had chosen Gallo to replace Barry Lewis Jr., who had been administrator in South Orange for six years before […]