Section of South Avenue in Hawthorne Remains Closed

HAWTHORNE, NJ - Bill Cunningham is the new principal of Hawthorne High School and brings with him a wealth of instructional experience.  The 39-year-old family man is a graduate of St. Peter's Prep, attended the University of New Haven, and graduated from New Jersey City University.  It was there he earned his bachelors in history and political science, then continued to get his masters in ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Rutgers University President Robert Barchi has agreed to continue in that position for two more years, university officials said.

Members of the university board of governors asked him to remain at least two more years, and he agreed, officials said.

“Bob Barchi has been a remarkable leader for Rutgers,” board president Sandy Stewart said.  He said Barchi's efforts ...

MAPLEWOOD, NJ - "A membership in the Maplewood Chamber of Commerce is a gift that a small business can give to itself," said the Executive Director of the Maplewood Chamber of Commerce, Lorraine Labonne-Storch.

The Maplewood Chamber brings business owners together into a supportive community, she said. "You have like-minded individuals with common purpose getting together, sharing ideas for ...

TRENTON, NJ - Lawmakers on a joint Senate-Assembly education committee expressed concerns and questioned Gov. Phil Murphy’s rush to phase out a statewide standardized exam, calling for meetings to be held and more data to be provided.

State education commissioner Lamont Repollet appeared before a joint hearing of the Senate and Assembly Education committees on Monday to testify and answer ...

HAWTHORNE, NJ - Hot and sunny, the Green Fair enjoyed better weather than previously when rain forced a rescheduling of the Hawthorne Environmental Commission/Green Team's annual event with the Farmer's Market.  The Green Fair, which featured music from Men of Horses, brought together a number of organizations and entities which relate to the natural aspects of Hawthorne.

The Green Fair was ...

PATERSON, NJ- On the same day that Paterson hosted its first ever ceremonial raising of the Mexican flag, city officials led by Mayor Andre Sayegh, officially cut the ribbon on Mexico Bar & Grill located at 246 McBride Avenue.

Already developing a reputation for its authentic Mexican cooking, as well as margaritas, festive decor, and friendly staff,  the restaurant and bar is open seven ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Daffodils have a cheery presence in the spring garden and are a surefire way to chase away the winter blues. These fall-planted bulbs are also reliable perennials that require no maintenance and are not bothered by deer or other pests. The National Garden Bureau has declared 2017 the Year of the Daffodil, and with the fall planting season right around the corner, now is the ...

PATERSON, NJ - Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Troy Oswald have appealed to the public in a statement for assistance in finding Qualil Moore, also known as "Kupz", a man charged with relation to a shooting incident near Park Avenue and East 22nd in Paterson on June 22, 2018.

"Mr. Moore is a 25 year old male from Paterson.  He is approximately 5'10", 160 ...

HAWTHORNE, NJ - On Friday evening, a garbage truck passing through town on the way to the Lafayette Hills Townhome Association left its mark en route.  The oily streak, however, was quickly seen to.  "The truck was leaking hydraulic fluid all over," said Hawthorne Fire Chief Joseph Speranza.  "It's been cleaned up now."

Members of the Hawthorne Fire Department and contractors from the garbage ...

HAWTHORNE, NJ – Efforts to reduce litter through Passaic County got a boost with the award of $76,917.79 by the NJ Clean Communities Council.

According to a statement by Freeholder Director Sandi Lazzara, the funds will be used for litter cleanup efforts, educational programs, and enforcement of anti-littering laws.

“Of all the programs and grants for environmental cleanup, this is the only ...