SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — One of Lily Forman’s first forays into video production was a successful one — on May 8, it was announced that the Columbia High School freshman is a winner of the “World of 7 Billion” student video contest, helmed by Population Connection, a nonprofit organization that educates young people and advocates […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The grassroots and defunct “Ice and Iron” proposal, which sought to rehabilitate the unused track bed of the former Boonton train line into a pedestrian and bicycle pathway, has resurfaced with some clout. The old line runs from Montclair, through Glen Ridge and Bloomfield, Belleville, Newark, to Jersey City. On May 1, […]
NEWARK, NJ — Two detectives from the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office will be participating in the annual Police Unity Tour this year. The Unity Tour, which departs on Wednesday, May 9, and arrives in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, May 12, is an annual event commemorating fallen law enforcement officers in the United States. Essex County […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Tom Glenn, Maplewood’s code inspector, will speak at the Hilton Neighborhood Association’s Thursday, May 17, meeting at 7:30 p.m. at DeHart Community Center, 120 Burnett Ave. in Maplewood. Among other topics that may arise, Glenn will discuss construction and zoning codes, property maintenance enforcement, and rental registration and inspection. Following his talk, […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — On Thursday, May 17, at 11:30 a.m., the Temple B’nai Abraham Congregational Learning program continues its monthly Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Faith Joy Dantowitz at the temple, 300 East Northfield Road, Livingston. TBA’s Lunch & Learn explores “Women of the Bible: Supporters, Victims, Leaders, Warriors, Rabble Rousers!” This is the last […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Performing Arts Center’s Herb & Milly Iris Gallery, at 1 SOPAC Way, will host its annual Inspired Minds: Young Artist Exhibition, featuring 50 of the most talented Essex County high school artists, from May 17 through Aug. 17. This year’s exhibition, opening with a special reception on Thursday, […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — People for Animals, in partnership with West Orange Trap Neuter Vaccinate Return, is offering low-cost, same-day spay and neuter surgery for dogs and cats at the Essex Green Shopping Center on Tuesday, May 15. Pre-registration is required and availability is limited. Appointments must be made in advance and will be accepted […]
NEWARK, NJ — The Essex County Department of Economic Development, Training & Employment will hold a job fair, featuring more than 150 employers and service providers for the public on Thursday, May 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Essex County College Gymnasium, 303 University Ave. in Newark. Members of the public who […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Although mostly unheralded, Alice Neel was one of the great American painters of the 20th century and a pioneer among women artists. A painter of people, landscape and still life, Neel was never fashionable or in step with avant-garde movements; when abstract expressionism and pop art were all the rage, she painted […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — The unofficial results are in and, to no one’s surprise, Tony Vauss has been elected mayor again. Although Vauss has been campaigning as though he faced stiff opposition, he was running unopposed. He unofficially tallied 3,377 votes, or 99.15 percent, vs. 29 write-in votes, or 0.85 percent, as of 10 p.m. on […]