Four Essex County schools achieve sustainability certification in 2016
EWING, NJ — Sustainable Jersey for Schools announced Sept. 6 that 83 schools achieved the Sustainable Jersey for Schools certification in 2016, though many others are working toward it. The 83 schools...
View ArticleSeton Village Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival returns
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Seton Village Committee will be kicking fall into high gear with the return of its Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival on Irvington Avenue. Back for its third year, the festival...
View ArticlePrevent break-ins, use common-sense measures
NEWARK, NJ — On Sept. 7, Essex County Sheriff Armando Fontoura issued a reminder to local motorists that statistics reveal a car is broken into every 30 seconds somewhere across the country. Fontoura...
View ArticleJLOSH to hold intro meetings for prospective members
MILLBURN, NJ — Women interested in making a difference in their communities, creating new friendships and having fun are invited to attend an informational meeting with the Junior League of the Oranges...
View ArticleDancing through life, thanks to SOMA
Click to view slideshow. MAPLEWOOD, NJ — To many, dancing is as essential as breathing. This is certainly true for Karen Eriksson-Lee, the Columbia High School graduate who recently opened a dance...
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Residents invited to register for Metro YMCA’s 22nd annual golf tournament
WEST ORANGE, NJ — To help neighbors in need, all local residents are invited to register for the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges’ 22nd annual golf tournament on Monday, Sept. 19. Admission is charged...
View ArticlePierro Gallery explores influence of Egyptian culture on today’s artists
Click to view slideshow. SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Civilizations may come and go, but ancient Egyptian culture, one of the earliest and greatest, has left an indelible impression throughout world history....
View ArticleNewark police arrest 4 for prostitution, 9 for soliciting
NEWARK, NJ — In response to quality of life complaints, Newark Police arrested four women and nine men for prostitution in the area of Clinton Avenue and 20th Street to Hawthorne Avenue and Birks Place...
View ArticleBudhos to launch new book at Words Bookstore
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Award-winning Maplewood author Marina Budhos will be celebrating the publication launch of her latest young adult novel, “Watched,” at Words Bookstore on Saturday, Sept. 17, at 5 p.m....
View ArticleVillage celebrates Pet Wants’ ‘leash-cutting’ ceremony
Click to view slideshow. SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The village and the South Orange Village Center Alliance celebrated the grand opening of Pet Wants in South Orange, the first store of this national...
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Touché Amoré visits WSOU
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The staff of student-run WSOU 89.5 FM at Seton Hall University got a Labor Day treat when Touché Amoré dropped by the station for a visit. The band spoke at length with WSOU DJ Ryan...
View ArticleBlood drive at Oheb Shalom
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Oheb Shalom Congregation will host a Red Cross blood drive on Sunday, Sept. 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 170 Scotland Road in South Orange. Save lives in New Jersey by donating blood...
View ArticleIbtihaj Muhammad is celebrated by township
Click to view slideshow. MAPLEWOOD, NJ — On Saturday, Sept. 10, Maplewood held a motorcade, parade and meet-and-greet to celebrate hometown hero Ibtihaj Muhammad, who earned a bronze medal for fencing...
View ArticleSOPAC and JCC to host Amsellem’s Israeli film series
Click to view slideshow. SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The opportunity to experience a handpicked series of foreign films about Israeli culture, all directed by Israeli filmmakers, is now available to cinema...
View ArticleBlood drives in Essex County
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — New Jersey Blood Services will hold several blood drives in the area which are open to the public. Sunday, Sept. 18, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Mantena Global Care, 294 Ferry St....
View Article15 years later, community remembers Sept. 11
Click to view slideshow. WEST ORANGE, NJ — It has been 15 years since terrorists attacked the United States on Sept. 11, 2001, ending the lives of nearly 3,000 innocent people. In that time a lot has...
View ArticleTalking about race with the CCR
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race will host “Talking about Race and Culture: The Construction of Race” with Khyati Joshi on Monday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m. at the...
View ArticleNJ Transit urges customers not to use Galaxy Note7 on trains
NEWARK, NJ — Following safety concerns raised by Samsung about its Galaxy Note7, NJ Transit is strongly urging all customers not to use or charge the mobile device on board trains, buses, light rail...
View Article‘Un-Common-Place’ at CHS’ Domareki Gallery
Click to view slideshow. MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Columbia High School Domareki Gallery is currently showing the exhibit “Un-Common-Place,” featuring the works of Sybil Archibald, Terry Boddie and Russell...
View ArticlePlay Day South Orange rescheduled due to rain forecast
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Play Day South Orange was originally scheduled to be held Sunday, Sept. 18, but, due to the forecast of rain, it has been postponed until Sunday, Sept. 25. As previously planned, the...
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