The New Jersey Chinese Teachers Association recently presented three Glen Ridge High School students with awards for their volunteer efforts and another award to a GRHS student for leadership. The…
Students are honored for volunteering
Glen Ridge and Bloomfield students are honored for high test scores
Students from Bloomfield and Glen Ridge were honored at Mount St. Dominic Academy for their scores on the Advanced Placement (AP) program exams taken at the independent Catholic college preparatory…
Maplewood village celebrates transformation of Baker Square
A ribbon cutting was held Friday night at Baker Square, celebrating the space’s transformation into a small park that can be used for concerts or for just sitting and watching…
South Orange resident celebrates 100th birthday
MAPLEWOOD — A birthday party was held Sunday for Peter Hirschmann, who turned 100 and was recognized by the township as “a remarkable individual whose life embodies resilience, courage and…
Seton Hall remembers Kreskin
Before he was amazing, Kreskin was a pirate. “The public may have known him as The Amazing Kreskin, but we at Seton Hall celebrate the life of a cherished alumnus…
East Orange City Hall lights up for the holidays
EAST ORANGE — City Hall Plaza was turned into a winter wonderland on Thursday, Dec. 12 for the annual tree lighting ceremony. An ice skating rink was brought in for…
Receive A Free Nutley Goobalini Hat When You Meet With A Representative At A Proponent Member Center
Nutley, NJ — Nutley residents, workers, or worshippers who make an appointment to explore financial services at one of Proponent Federal Credit Union’s Nutley Member Centers in…
BHS robotics team members give back
A robotic pilot program is currently underway at Watsessing and Oak View elementary schools. Oak View Principal Linda Lo said the initiative developed following a visit to her school by…
Irvington man facing sex assault charge in trafficking case
An Irvington man was among seven people caught up in a state-wide human trafficking investigation. Seven defendants were indicted in connection with two separate human trafficking enterprises in North and…
Holidays enjoyed in an old fashioned way
The Durand-Hedden House & Garden recently held its annual Holiday Open House, which included a Gingerbread House Contest, photo opportunities with Jolly Old Saint Nick, live music with harpist Odarka…
Transplant recipient paying it forward
The dictionary says that an experienced and trusted advisor is a mentor and accordingly, resident Bob Silvera, 63, is just that for individuals contemplating a kidney transplant. A recipient himself,…
East Orange High School All Class Reunion
Photo Courtesy of Shirley Hendricks ALL CLASS REUNION: The annual post Thanksgiving all class reunion for graduates of East Orange High School was held in Kenilworth on Friday, Nov. 29. More…
The Magic of Christmas arrives by helicopter in Nutley
I t was a gloomy, overcast day, but a bright light was spotted over the horizon. A helicopter appeared and circled the park where hundreds waited in anticipation. The song…
Union, Board of Education at impasse
EAST ORANGE — The East Orange Board of Education issued a statement last week, announcing that they are “deeply disappointed” in the current status of negotiations with the East Orange…
Santa is sighted in West Orange
Photos by Steve Ellmore By West Orange Public Information Officer Joseph Fagan The holiday season in West Orange became brighter and more joyful on Saturday, Dec. 7 with Mayor…
Seton Hall Prep basketball team wins in debut of head coach Sterling Gibbs
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Seton Hall Prep basketball team opened its 2024-25 season under first-year…
Columbia HS wrestling team optimistic this season
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Columbia High School wrestling team has high hopes for the season.…
West Orange HS’ Sebastian DeSimone selected to Academic All–Area team
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Gwynedd Mercy University junior Sebastian DeSimone, a West Orange native, was recently…
Irvington HS alum Josh Evans to be inducted into the NJSIAA’s Hall of Fame
IRVINGTON, NJ — When it comes to the greatest athletes in Irvington High School history, Joshua…
Glen Ridge HS girls basketball team wins opener in head coach’s debut
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge High School girls basketball team opened the 2024-25 season…
West Orange HS wrestling team repeats as Dover Holiday Tournament champions to begin season
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School boys wrestling team started its 2024-25 season…
Seton Hall Prep swim team wins first two meets of season
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Seton Hall Prep swimming team won its first two meets of…
Bloomfield HS wrestling teams return strong lineup
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School boys and girls wrestling teams have a solid group…
West Orange HS girls basketball team has high hopes for the season
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School girls basketball team defeated Abington Heights (Pennsylvania),…
Bloomfield HS track and field teams hosts ‘Polar Bear’ meets
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield High School boys and girls winter track and field teams hosted…
East Orange Campus HS boys basketball team eyes another strong season
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The East Orange Campus High School boys basketball team hopes to have…
