EAST ORANGE, NJ — From barbecues, block parties and swimming to children’s games, movies in the park and lots of community love, East Orange showed up in a big way for National Night Out on Aug. 3. This townwide event helped neighbors connect with one another and first responders. To report a crime — either […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — As usual, South Orange’s annual National Night Out even on Aug. 3 proved to be a great time for all. In addition to games and activities, community members were able to meet with first responders and learn more about their jobs. Photos Courtesy of Sheena Collum
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Sally Reaves charged through a barrier in the South Orange Police Department when she became the department’s first female sergeant this month, after 14 years as an officer. She started as a police officer in neighboring Orange in 2003, and it was a career change. Reaves previously worked in the medical […]
NEWARK, NJ — As part of NJPAC’s ongoing virtual programming, NJPAC will host its first-ever “Virtual Open Mic Night Series: Jersey Fresh.” The open mic night will provide an opportunity for those 16 years and older an opportunity to display their talent. Aspiring rappers, singers, comedians, dancers and others with unique talent can register at […]
MAPLEWOOD / SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — When a group of Columbia High School senior parents signed on to help coordinate Midnight Madness, the annual substance-and-phone-free mystery trip held on the night of graduation, they thought they’d be following in the footsteps of their predecessors. Midnight Madness is a more than 30-year tradition at Columbia, and […]
MAPLEWOOD / SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — As the number of positive cases of COVID-19 around the world continues to rise, South Orange and Maplewood’s totals have risen as well. As of the morning of April 2, according to the county, of the 2,607 cases in Essex County, 26 are in South Orange and 59 are […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — The second-seeded Irvington High School boys basketball team defeated 15th-seeded Orange High School, 79-75, in the first round of the North Jersey Section 2, Group 3 tournament on March 2 at IHS. Senior guard Karriem Thomas had 23 points and four rebounds, senior forward Moses Pierre scored 21 points and grabbed 15 […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The wrestling team at Army West Point honored Co-capt. Christopher “CJ” Morgan posthumously at a touching Senior Night for Army, held at West Orange High School on Jan. 31. Army chose West Orange High School to hold its match against Lehigh at Morgan’s alma mater, where he graduated in 2015 as […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington High School football team would not be denied. Down by 13 points heading into the fourth quarter, the fourth-seeded Blue Knights rallied for two touchdowns and defeated Cranford, 22-21, in a thrilling North Jersey Section 1, Group 4 playoff first-round game on Saturday, Nov. 9, at IHS. Al-Jay Henderson scored […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington High School football team would not be denied. Down by 13 points heading into the fourth quarter, the fourth-seeded Blue Knights rallied for two touchdowns and defeated fifth-seeded Cranford, 22-21, in a thrilling North Jersey Section 1, Group 4 playoff first-round game on Saturday, Nov. 9, at IHS. Al-Jay Henderson […]