ORANGE, NJ — The police department’s Street Crimes Gang and Narcotics Task Force arrested an Orange resident on Central Avenue and found him in possession of a loaded handgun. On Wednesday, June 7, detectives belonging to the Orange Street Crimes Gang and Narcotics Task Force, operating under the Special Operations Division, apprehended Khalil Stewart in […]
SOUTH ORANGE — A party is planned for the Saturday before the Fourth of July in Meadowlands Park that will include live music by a local orchestra, a Sloppy Joe eating contest and the viewing of a classic movie. “This will be our first large-scale event on Floods Hill,” said Matt Glass, chair of the […]
By Lilly Berman Correspondent It is important to organizers that young people are involved in the annual North Jersey Pride Festival in Maplewood. “This pride is special because it’s family-friendly, it’s family-focused and so there’s a lot of families and parents and allies who show up for this,” North Jersey Pride’s Executive Director C.J. Prince […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield residents Jaelyn Alexander, second from left, and Claire Bishop, second from far right, were members of the Montclair Kimberley Academy girls track and field team which repeated as prep B team champions during the annual prep B meet held Monday, May 22, at Newark Academy in Livingston. “We are very proud […]
ORANGE, NJ — Orange residents Dillyn Kim, third from left back row, and Odelia Akaho, far right, back row, are members of the Montclair Kimberley Academy girls track and field team which repeated as prep B team champions during the annual prep B meet held Monday, May 22, at Newark Academy in Livingston. “We are […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — A school district employee for 20 years, paraprofessional Arleen Zalewski is retiring after 15 years at Glen Ridge High School. Zalewski grew up in Clifton and attended Stockton State College where she received a bachelor of arts in fine arts. Like others holding that degree, she did not know what direction […]
EAST ORANGE — A “Gospel in the City” Community Festival is planned for Saturday, June 10, at East Orange Campus High School Field. “Gospel music is an integral part of our community’s culture and has influenced music of all genres, including House, R&B, Hip-Hop, Neo-Soul and Contemporary Pop. Music is one of life’s great connectors […]
WEST ORANGE — The Rotary Club has awarded a total of $8,000 to 10 local organizations. The club gives out funds annually from money that is raised during events held throughout the year. This year, financial support is being given to the following organizations: • The West Orange Police Athletic League, which for more than […]
ORANGE, NJ — Marty Mayes was the first person to jump in the newly renovated community pool in Colgate Park. “I grew up two blocks from the pool,” said Mayes, who is the director of Public Works for Orange. “This is the one I used to come to as a kid. That made it even […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Four deacons, including three from Essex County churches, officially became priests on May 27 at Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart. “This year’s ordinandi are a great bunch of guys, and they represent a great diversity of backgrounds and experiences that will help them in their ministry,” said the Rev. […]