Track stars Tozduman, Cruz-Fletcher medal at Meet of Champions

Julia Tozduman had accomplished just about every goal she had for her high school track career.…

Belleville Historical Society cleans graves of several Black Civil War veterans in Bloomfield

On June 13, while doing restoration work in Bloomfield Cemetery, the Belleville Historical Society came across…

Belleville Historical Society honors forgotten fallen Vietnam veterans

Stunning scene as Belleville Historical Society remembers the fallen

The bright sunshine and brilliant blue skies made for an emotional scene above the flags draped…

Nutley-Columbia-Bloomfield ice hockey set to make strides this year

As Nutley-Bloomfield-Columbia hockey coach Dave Macri looks around the ice this preseason, the difference a year…

Local stars Martinez, Stern sign to play Division I softball

For the last two seasons Naya Martinez and Gianna Stern have shared an infield together at…

Former Newark cop from Bloomfield sentenced to five years in prison: ECPO

A former Newark cop from Bloomfield who police say struck and killed a pedestrian in 2021…

Lyndhurst Girls Basketball Summer League returns with heavy local flavor

Opportunities for local girls basketball players aren’t as plentiful as they are for their male counterparts.…

Belleville Historical Society restores Bloomfield cemetery monument

Local track stars conclude season at Nationals in Philadelphia

After a long, and often tense, track and field season, Bloomfield head coach Terry Iavarone looks…

1 under arrest, 2 sought in Nutley attempted burglary: police

One person is in custody but other suspects are still being sought by the Nutley Police…

Harrison, Bloomfield advance to boys volleyball sectional finals

At a time when most teams are in the physical and mental grind of the state…

ECSO offering reward for information on Bloomfield synagogue vandalism

The Essex County Sheriff is offering up to a $10,000 reward for information that leads to…

Bloomfield wins first track championship of any kind

Terry Iavarone knows that his Bloomfield track teams don’t have the luxury of depth the way…

Bloomfield man killed in Glen Ridge motorcycle crash: ECPO

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Crime Scene Investigations Bureau is investigating a fatal car and motorcycle collision…

Numerous local teens graduate from the Prep

St. Peter’s Preparatory School in Jersey City recently celebrated its 144th Commencement at Keenan Field. 

In Memoriam: Nutley’s Gerard ‘Jerry’ Tolve — 1962-2022

Eight months ago, we brought you the story of Nutley’s Gerard “Jerry” Tolve, a well-known singer…

Could local university shut its doors for good?

The state’s only Predominantly Black Institution (college) is in danger of closing its doors for good…

Man who was charged with Nutley assaults also charged in Belleville, police say

The same man arrested and charged in Nutley on a slew of assault charges following a…

East Orange man arrested, charged after assaulting 4 women in Nutley: PD

A 22-year-old East Orange man is behind bars after he reportedly committed a spree of assaults…

OUT FOR BLOOD

There’s a huge need for blood. And it’s been very hard to get donations since all…

STATE V. HIGHER ED?

In the weeks leading up to now, we’ve seen on TV and even on the pages…

Archdiocese of Newark will close 10 schools at academic year’s end; pandemic not a major factor in decision, officials say

The Archdiocese of Newark has announced the consolidation of its school community and the closure of…

YOU ARE NOT ALONE

For this story, you’re going to need to do a short meditation.

Essex Sheriff Armando B. Fontoura tests positive for COVID-19

Essex County Sheriff Armando B. Fontoura, who also serves as a commissioner on the New Jersey…

Archdiocese of Newark institutes strictest-in-the-nation funeral directives

The Archdiocese of Newark and Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin have issued new directives for funerals, weddings…

Essex County COVID-19 testing center opening Thursday, March 26

Essex County will open a drive-thru testing site for Essex County residents who are symptomatic of…

Funerals & wakes in a Coronavirus world

One of the areas where there’s been a little more grey area than elsewhere is how…

Mass suspended this weekend, Catholic schools to close all next week 

Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, archbishop of Newark, announced today he has dispensed the faithful of the…

We are fortunate to have so many great local women leaders

Welcome to Women’s History Month, celebrated each and every March. We are at a point in…