SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — NCJW/Essex is sponsoring a Lunch and Learn, “Opioids in New Jersey, a Tragic Reality,” featuring Jay Lassiter, writer, political consultant, and social justice advocate, and the host/author of the podcast “Heroin Uncut.” The program will take place on Thursday, April 19, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel in […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Seton Hall University’s Africana Studies program in the College of Arts and Sciences will host award-winning author Nicole Dennis-Benn, author of the debut novel “Here Comes the Sun,” on Wednesday, April 11, at 6 p.m. in the Beck Rooms in the Walsh Library. The University’s Africana Studies program was established in […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — For the first time ever, three Seton Hall students have been selected to join the Class of 2017-2019 in the HASTAC Scholars fellowship program: Luis Raul Alicea of Jersey City, Robert A. Del Mauro of Montville and Ashley Wilson of Parsippany. Seton Hall joins the ranks of more than 200 colleges […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — At the 2018 Montclair Emerging Filmmaker Competition, Columbia High student filmmakers and animators won in the following categories: In Narrative, Aidan Romanaux and graduate Ralph Ravix won the grand prize with the film “Choice”; In Animation, Sophie Goodman-Merel won the grand prize with the film “SuperHero Convention,” which had already won another […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — FAMILYConnections’ “A Taste of NJ’s Best” will be Wednesday, May 2, at the Wilshire Grand Hotel, 350 Pleasant Valley Way in West Orange. This popular evening of music and delicious food will benefit more than 4,000 area children, adults and families. This year’s event honorees include Short Hills’ Beth Berns, a […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Gallery at 1978 Maplewood Arts Center and NJ Photographers Forum presents a new exhibit, “Post No Bills,” curated by Charlann Meluso, which opened March 31. There will be an opening reception on Sunday, April 8, from 2 to 5 p.m. and the show will run through May 12. The phrase “Post […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Women’s History Month Film Festival comes to 1978 Maplewood Arts Center on Thursday, April 5, at 5 p.m. for the screenings of three films, which combined equal approximately two hours. Admission is free. “Tale of Four” is inspired by Nina Simone’s song “Four Women”; “Rhoda” is a 75-year-old woman’s look back […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — On March 14, South Orange Middle School students participated in the National School Walkout, marching around the building, then gathering for a student-organized program. The students spoke about gun violence and read the names of those who were killed on Feb. 14 at the Parkland, Fla., school shooting.
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Effective April 1, the rate charged for water in South Orange increased by 2 percent from $5.92 per 100 cubic feet to $6.03 per 100 cubic feet. The rate increase reflects the basic cost of living increase of 2 percent and will help pay for the debt service associated with the […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Police Department appointed its first police chaplains this month. On March 20, the Maplewood Township Committee unanimously approved a resolution appointing six clergy members from Maplewood and South Orange and police chaplains. Resolution No. 72-18 appointed to this new position Rev. Rick Boyer of Prospect Presbyterian Church in Maplewood, Rev. […]