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A New Era For VHS Football
On January 2, the Verona High School football team entered a new era: a new weight room calendar, a new coach, a new playbook–and a new mentality. With the first game approaching on August 29 against Jefferson Township High School, Verona enters this season with months worth of meticulous preparation and resolve.
Third Ward Meeting: Vision Zero, Crime Prevention, Sustainability
Third Ward Councilor Rahum Williams hosted a community meeting Thursday where residents heard three presentations focused on Montclair’s Vision Zero Task Force, tips on keeping homes safe from the Police Department, and developments from the Office of Sustainability. Norma Tassy, director of administration for the township, gave the first...
Glen Rock Police Issue Back-to-School Safety Message
GLEN ROCK, NJ - One of the most critical elements in school safety is getting our community’s children to and from school safely. While the primary role of a school crossing guard is to guide children safely across the street, each guard plays another key function — a role model helping children develop the skills necessary to cross streets safely at all times. The position of crossing guard is one of the most dangerous of municipal jobs due to uncooperative motorists and accidents. The Glen Rock Police Department assigns Crossing Guards at 22 key locations to assist school...
JAZZ HOUSE KiDS Announces Kenny Garrett as Headliner for MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL Downtown Jamboree
Today, JAZZ HOUSE KiDS announced GRAMMY winning saxophonist Kenny Garrett has been added as a headliner of the 15th Annual MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL Downtown Jamboree. Taking place September 14th on Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair, NJ, other artists performing this year’s milestone celebration include vocalist Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton, drummer Jerome Jennings & ill Philosophy, Colombian harpist Edmar Castañeda Quartet, seashellist and veteran trombonist Steve Turre Sextet, rising star Brianna Thomas, Montclair State University Jazz Ensemble directed by Oscar Perez, and the JAZZ HOUSE Collective Celebrating Sarah Vaughan featuring vocalist and JAZZ HOUSE KiDS founder Melissa Walker. Nine-time GRAMMY-winning bassist, and the festival’s music director, Christian McBride will also perform with his acclaimed quintet, Inside Straight.
Jersey City’s Pet Project gets Boost from NBCUni “Clear the Shelters” Campaign, Helping Shelter Animals Find Forever Homes & $100k in Matching Donations
Jersey City Animal Care and Control (JCACC) has joined NBCUniversal Local’s 10th annual Clear the Shelters pet adoption and donation campaign from August 10 through September 10. Since its inception in 2015, Clear the Shelters has helped more than one million pets find new homes and raised millions of dollars for participating shelters and rescues.? Animal shelters and rescues across the country are facing economic hardships due to a historically high number of pet surrenders and feral overpopulation.
Graham sidesteps question on whether Trump should attend Jan. 6 award gala
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) sidestepped a question Sunday about whether former President Trump should attend a Jan. 6 award gala that will be hosted at his golf club in New Jersey next month. The Stand in the Gap Foundation will be hosting the event, dubbed the “J6 Awards Gala,” on Sept. 5 at Trump’s golf…
Library of The Chathams Hosts Career Carnival for Kids: Explore STEAM Careers
MORRIS COUNTY – The Library of The Chathams is set to host an exciting event to inspire the next generation of innovators and problem solvers. On Saturday, September 14, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., children and families are invited to the Career Carnival for Kids: STEAM Careers That Create Change. This event will provide a hands-on, interactive experience where children can explore diverse and exciting careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM).
Morris County to Host 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on September 8th
PARSIPPANY, NJ - On Sunday, September 8th, the Morris County Board of County Commissioners will be holding the 23rd annual Morris County 9/11 Remembrance ceremony at the Morris County 9/11 Memorial located at 460 West Hanover Avenue in Parsippany. The Morris County Board of County Commissioners will conduct the remembrance, joined by U.S. Reps. Tom Kean Jr. and Mikie Sherill, as well as Sheriff James Gannon. The event will take place at 6pm and will begin with a march of area police, fire, rescue and emergency personnel, accompanied by a color guard, up West Hanover Avenue as music is...
Stop & Shop to kick the habit, ending all tobacco sales. There will be a buyback day, too
QUINCY ‒ Consumers can no longer purchase cigarettes and other tobacco products at Stop & Shop, according to a press release issued by the Quincy-based grocery retailer on Monday. The company is promoting the move as part of its "commitment to community wellness." All 360 Stop & Shop locations across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and New Jersey will end tobacco sales Aug. 31, according to the press release. ...
Dog trainers in NJ don’t have to be certified — should that change?
Just say you're a dog trainer, and voila, you're a dog trainer. There's no legal requirement that one be certified in order to be hired to teach a dog behaviors and skills. But advocates say it's time for that to change. And a bill introduced in Trenton paves the way for New Jersey to become the first state in the U.S. to make the move.
Smoke advisory issued for parts of NJ
🔥 Two NJ counties are under a smoke advisory, state forest fire service officials say. 🔥 The smoke condition stems from a wildfire last month that's fully contained. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service has issued a smoke advisory for parts of the state because of a wildfire that started almost two months ago.
Here are 5 places to visit this week to take advantage of free NJ Transit
New Jersey commuters can look forward to a free ride starting Monday, as Gov. Phil Murphy announced a fare holiday on NJ Transit from Aug. 26 through Sept. 2. The move comes as a gesture of appreciation after a summer marred by service disruptions across the state’s transit system. “We know it’s been...
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