WEST ORANGE, NJ – West Orange Public Schools is proud to announce the launch of the "My ...
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By ELIZABETH A MEYERS
April 5, 2024
NEW JERSEY — During the afternoon of Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will be seen across parts of the United States, Canada, and Mexico. While New Jerseyans will only experience a partial eclipse, thousands of people, including from the state, are expected to travel to see the spectacular ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ – Mountainside Medical Center has achieved a significant advancement in its commitment to meeting the mental health needs of patients and the community by acquiring behavioral health providers from Envision Healthcare, officials announced. This move underscores the hospital's ...
Essex County’s Branch Brook Park boasts 5,300 cherry blossom trees - more than the nation’s capital - and starting Saturday, April 6, it will celebrate with its 48th annual Cherry Blossom Festival. For the record, East Potomac Park, in Washington, D.C., has just 3,800 trees, according to the ...
An earthquake measured at 4.8 on the Richter Scale centered in Hunterdon County was felt in Springfield at 10:23 a.m. Friday. Police departments in Essex County are acknowledging the tremors. Fairfield Police Dept.: "We (as most of you are as well) are aware of what appears to be an ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The United States Elks’ website describes its purpose as "To promote and practice the four cardinal virtues of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members; to quicken the spirit of American Patriotism and cultivate ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Teamsters from Local 863 surprised the Holy Trinity-West Orange Food Pantry with several pallets of donations on March 20, with items ranging from spiral hams to fruit, vegetables, diapers and non-perishables. In 2023, the pantry provided food for approximately 27,000 people.
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- The Rotary Club of West Orange is working on their second annual Flags for Heroes Project. According to the club President, Marlene Karu, "Since 1928, the Rotary Club of West Orange has been involved in serving not only the West Orange community, but also in supporting ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange Scholarship Fund was established in 1923 by a group of dedicated West Orange citizens to provide financial assistance to deserving graduates in the West Orange community who needed it. According to West Orange Scholarship Fund Treasurer Jim Quinn, “Today, the ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - The eighth annual Montclair Literary Festival will take place from Saturday, April 27 to Saturday, May 4, 2024, organizers have announced. According to a release, there will be TWO Festival Days with 90+ authors and 40+ events, with events held at partner Montclair State ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Council members added an amendment to the cannabis ordinance during last week’s meeting. Council President Bill Rutherford stated, “[Attorney] Mr. Moon proposed in the [cannabis] workshop to exempt cultivators from the parking requirements. Rutherford also mentioned that ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – During the recent town council meeting, members talked about charging residents who want to use the dog park a fee of $10 per year and charging $20 for non-residents. They also discussed renewing the geese removal contract. Council Member Asmeret Ghebremicael shared, “I don't ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - A sophomore from Paramus will perform at The Yard on College Avenue during the April 3 COMMchella Music Festival. Rutgers student Jake Thistle is two years away from earning his dual degree in Communication/Journalism and Media Studies. But the 19-year-old is already a decade ...
TRENTON, NJ -- A court decision issued by U.S. District Judge Zahid Quraishi on Friday has effectively upended the decades-long system under which candidates for office compete to receive the "county line" for their respective party's support in a primary election. The court case was initiated ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ - Essex County College (ECC) commemorated the life and impactful legacy of the late New Jersey Senator Ronald L. Rice, Sr. during a poignant ceremony held on March 21. The highlight of the event was the renaming of the college's Public Safety Department in honor of Senator Rice, a ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — A borough man is now charged with murder in the death of his 9-year-old son, whose burned body was found inside a car intentionally set ablaze in a parking lot at Sayreville War Memorial High School, authorities said. Manuel Rivera, 43, is charged with first-degree murder, ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Mayor Susan McCartney read a proclamation honoring the work of the Nikhil Badlani Youth Advisory Board at this week’s town council meeting. Sangeeta Badlani, Founder of the Nikhil Badlani Foundation, spoke briefly, “Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death in teens. Just ...
KEARNY, NJ – West Orange residents Shavonn Stewart-Oliver and Rhakeem Oliver died from injuries sustained in a five-car accident on March 16 on the Newark-Jersey City Turnpike in Kearny at 7 a.m. Their daughter Khameryn was airlifted to the hospital and is in a medically induced coma at Jersey ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - The West Orange High School Wind Ensemble continued their award-winning ways, earning a Gold Rating in the North Jersey School Music Association/Region I Concert Band Festival held at Hanover Park Regional High School on March 19. Under the direction of Lewis Kelly, the Wind ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Elizabeth Tartakovsky, a Livingston High School Class of 2018 graduate and recent Harvard alumna, is heading to Paris this summer after qualifying to represent Team USA at the 2024 Olympic Games as a fencer in the Women’s Saber Individual & Team event. According to USA ...
Fisher-Price is recalling about 204,000 Little People Mickey and Friends Figures due to a choking hazard, announced the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The heads of the Donald Duck and Daisy Duck figures can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children, said the ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Apologize and resign. That was the message from many individuals who said they were offended by Councilwoman Paula Gilligan's meme she recently posted on Instagram. The meme: "Easter eggs are aborted chicken babies that are painted in drag for small children to worship. Happy ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Elizabeth Tartakovsky, a Livingston High School Class of 2018 graduate and recent Harvard alumna, is heading to Paris this summer after qualifying to represent Team USA at the 2024 Olympic Games as a fencer in the Women’s Saber Individual & Team event. According to USA ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Members of the town council interviewed the Nishuane Group to plan and manage the Downtown redevelopment area project. During the March 26 town council meeting, Nishuane Group Principal and Managing Partner Michele Delisfort and Economic & Development Specialist Craig Sawyer ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - Yesterday's Mega Millions $1.13 billion jackpot was won by a single ticket sold in New Jersey, and it confirmed by NJ Lottery that the lucky winner bought it here in Neptune Township. At today's press conference at ShopRite Liquor #781 (2200 Rt 66, Neptune Township) New Jersey ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - The March 18 West Orange Board of Education meeting recognized this year's Governor's Award Education recipients, swore in Dr. Dia Bryant as the newest board member, honored West Orange High School alumna Sandy Guerrero as a national wrestling champion, saw a presentation by the ...
CARTERET, NJ — Savnoor Kaur’s keen artistic vision turned trash into treasure. This 17-year-old Carteret High School junior’s art class creation – a stunning gown made entirely of recyclable “junk” – took Savnor all the way to the French Riviera. That’s where this smart, lovely teen made her ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Gavin Cohn’s younger brother, Jordan, won two gold metals at the 2024 Winter Special Olympics New Jersey (SONJ). While Jordan was skiing, Gavin was fundraising for the SONJ. This year’s annual SONJ Snow Bowl tag football fundraiser was played on March 1 at MetLife Stadium.
CHATHAM, NJ -- The Chatham Borough Historical Society set out to recreate the 1930 photo commemorating the first time an electric-powered train stopped at the Chatham Train Station, and the organizers were blessed with picture-perfect weather for the event on Sunday. Chatham residents love their ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- The township committee meeting is Tuesday, March 26 at town hall and also on Zoom. Some of the agenda topics include: Accepting public improvements, including the rights of way at Colonial Woods North and extension of Nance Road and public easements Revised tree ...
