ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Rachel Coalition, a division of Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ, providing services and support programs for victims of domestic violence in Essex and Morris counties, is seeking volunteers for its Court Advocate Program. This 40-hour, hands-on training program educates participants to assist domestic violence victims with emotional and administrative support […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Verona–Glen Ridge high school ice hockey team defeated Montclair and Cranford to improve to an 11-3-2 overall record on the season. Glen Ridge junior Rowan Brennan had two goals and one assist, GR senior Zach Gold had one goal and two assists, and GR junior Evan Twitchell and GR sophomore […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Verona–Glen Ridge high school ice hockey team won four straight games before tying Ridgewood to move to a 4-1-1 record on the season. After losing to Livingston, 4-1, on Dec. 27, to start the season, Verona–Glen Ridge defeated Oratory, 5-1, Nov. 29; Millburn, 10-0, Dec. 1; Hillsborough, 6-2, Dec. 3; […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. invites Essex County residents to participate in an Essex County Community Health Assessment Survey. The results of the survey will help the Essex County Public Health Office identify health issues affecting the Essex County community and create a public health plan to raise awareness […]
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey Blood Services has announced a blood emergency due in large part to fears of the omicron variant and the holiday season. Currently, the region’s blood supply stands at a one- to two-day level, well below the ideal inventory of five to seven days. Blood centers across the country are and […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — After a hiatus last year because of the pandemic, this year’s Essex County Historic Holiday House Tour includes 10 Essex County historic sites, which will be decorated for the holidays and open to the public for a weekend tour. The tour includes Essex County Kip’s Castle and the Walther House at […]
VERONA/GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Verona–Glen Ridge high school ice hockey team fell to Livingston, 5-1, in the season opener on Saturday, Nov. 27, at Richard J. Codey Arena in West Orange. Glen Ridge junior Rowan Bennett scored a power-play goal in the third period on an assist from Glen Ridge senior Zach Gold for […]
VERONA, NJ — Pushcart Players, New Jersey’s Emmy-nominated and award-winning touring theater for young audiences, will present “Holiday Tales: A Season of Miracles” in virtual online presentations in late November and December. This magical musical warms the hearts of family audiences with the true spirit of the December holidays of Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, and […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. welcomed dog owners and their pets to the county’s annual Strut Your Mutt Canine Costume Parades and Contests at Brookdale Dog Park in Bloomfield and Montclair and Grover Cleveland Park in Caldwell and Essex Fells on Saturday, Oct. 23, and the Branch Brook Dog […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County’s 2021 leaf collection schedule for county roads has been announced. Residents whose properties are on county roads may place their leaves in biodegradable bags or sweep the loose leaves into piles at the curb. To organize leaf collection on county roads, Essex County is divided into four sectors. There […]