LIVINGSTON, NJ — Thousands of viewers took advantage of an online forum that featured two out of four Livingston Board of Education (LBOE) candidates last week through a live Q&A-format discussion that was broadcast on the Livingston BOE Online Forums Facebook page as well as other outlets. After ironing out some details that initially discouraged the opposing candidates from ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ — In response to inquiries by both community members and Livingston Public Schools teachers and staff, members of the Livingston Board of Education (LBOE) assured the community on Monday that when the time comes to select a permanent superintendent, the opinions of all stakeholders will be taken into account.

On behalf of the Livingston Education Association (LEA), which ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ — The details surrounding the recent resignation of Christina Steffner, former Livingston Superintendent of Schools, and the search and selection process of a permanent superintendent, became a focal point of Monday’s Livingston Board of Education (LBOE).

On July 25, the board voted 3-2 in favor of accepting Steffner’s resignation and approving the ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ – Fifteen Livingston High School (LHS) students were inducted into the National Honor Society (NHS) in a ceremony marked by the lighting of candles for the service, leadership, character and scholarship that characterizes these LHS students. The ceremony was held in the LHS media center and was attended by parents and school administrators.

Pictured above ...

WEST ORANGE/LIVINGSTON, NJ - (Updated at 4:40 p.m.) A jackknifed tractor-trailer Thursday afternoon was causing massive delays on I-280 in West Orange. Two other local accidents in Livingston were adding to the congestion in the area.

According to BNN (Breaking News Network) and 511nj.org, the accident, which happened shortly before 4 p.m., occurred on the eastbound side of the highway, in the ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ — In order to promote fire safety and spread the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) message to "Look, Listen and Learn," the Livingston Fire Department held its annual open house on Sunday at fire headquarters to kick off Fire Prevention Week and also raise funds for the Saint Barnabas Medical Center Burn Unit. 

Livingston ...

ESSEX COUNTY AREA, NJ - Top-seeded West Orange remained undefeated with a 3-0 victory over eighth-seeded Millburn in the quarterfinal round of the Essex County Tournament on Saturday.

In another Essex County Tournament quarterfinal, fifth-seeded Livingston and Montclair-Kimberley Academy played 100 scoreless minutes before going to a shootout, where Livingston advanced in penalty ...

MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Livingston football team's playoff aspirations were dealt a blow with a 51-0 loss on the road to Montclair on Saturday.

Montclair (5-3) intercepted three Livingston passes and played havoc with the Lancers' passing game, which finished with eight completions in 25 attempts.

Joe Cullen finished with 55 yards on eight carries to lead Livingston (4-3) offensively.

LIVINGSTON, NJ – The Livingston High School cross country team recently achieved its first team goal of taking sixth place in the American division of the conference as a team. After placing second at the annual Lancer Invitational last week, the Livingston team is working toward placing sixth in the upcoming Essex County Championships.

“I would like to say that we could have been ...

LAVALLETTE, NJ — A New Jersey State Police helicopter flew overhead and members of the United States Coast Guard floated nearby as hundreds celebrated the grand opening of a playground recently built in Lavallette Beach in memory of Livingston resident Brendan Tevlin a little more than four years after he was fatally shot in West Orange.

Firefighters and other volunteers from across the ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ — In addition to celebrating the 90th anniversary of the West Orange Rotary Club, members and supporters will also enjoy a particularly rare public appearance from Rotary International (RI) President Barry Rassin at the club’s Oct. 20 fundraiser to support the eradication of polio, a vaccine-preventable disease that still threatens children in parts of the world ...

LOIZA, PUERTO RICO — RWJBarnabas Health and the Lakewood BlueClaws minor league baseball team recently brought baseball back to young athletes in Puerto Rico by hosting an equipment drive at First Energy Park after collecting dozens of baseball bats, balls, gloves, helmets, hats and clothing.

Over a span of several weeks, the equipment was brought to the small ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Following a second public meeting held in Livingston last week to discuss the current plans for how to spend the $1 million currently allotted toward the revitalization of Riker Hill Art Park (RHAP) in Livingston, some of the priorities, such as improving the safety and accessibility of the entrance at the intersection of Beaufort Avenue and Homestead Drive, are ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ — In recognition of the impact that SAMS Fine Men’s Clothing has had on the Livingston community over the last several decades, members of the Livingston Township Council, many of whom shopped at SAMS as early as the 1970s, honored co-owners Jeffrey and Maurice Cohen on Monday in the wake of their retirement and the store’s closing.

The Cohen cousins, who ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange Chamber of Commerce (WOCC), in collaboration with the Essex County Office of Small Business Development and Affirmative Action, will host a lunch and learn workshop for small business owners from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25 at the Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange.

Attendees will hear from several speakers, including Joseph DiVincenzo, Jr., ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Mixology Clothing Company, a boutique established in 2009 with the goal of offering “moderately priced designer brands for the Intermix look and shopping experience at Zara prices,” according to its website, held a grand opening celebration on Monday at its new Livingston Town Center location. Mayor Ed Meinhardt cut the commemorative red ribbon as members ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ — In recognition of the impact that SAMS Fine Men’s Clothing has had on the Livingston community over the last several decades, members of the Livingston Township Council, many of whom shopped at SAMS as early as the 1970s, honored co-owners Jeffrey and Maurice Cohen on Monday in the wake of their retirement and the store’s closing.

The Cohen cousins, who ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Following a second public meeting held in Livingston last week to discuss the current plans for how to spend the $1 million currently allotted toward the revitalization of Riker Hill Art Park (RHAP) in Livingston, some of the priorities, such as improving the safety and accessibility of the entrance at the intersection of Beaufort Avenue and Homestead Drive, are ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Arts Council of Livingston (ACL) hosted its 18th annual Art at the Oval on Saturday, featuring a juried, outdoor, fine art and fine craft exhibit showcasing many well-known area artists.

The Livingston event draws artists from the entire tri-state area who for ribbons and cash prizes with their paintings, multimedia pieces, photography, artistic jewelry, ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ — In addition to celebrating the 90th anniversary of the West Orange Rotary Club, members and supporters will also enjoy a particularly rare public appearance from Rotary International (RI) President Barry Rassin at the club’s Oct. 20 fundraiser to support the eradication of polio, a vaccine-preventable disease that still threatens children in parts of the world ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ — During the weekend of Oct. 6 and Oct. 7, Livingston's Trinity Covenant Church will celebrate its 125th anniversary with service activities to benefit the Livingston Public Library, Livingston Neighbors Helping Neighbors and Renew Life Center in Paterson as well as a worship service with denominational conference superintendent Rev. Howard ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ — The local Jewish community came out in spades earlier this month to celebrate the opening of the new Chabad at Short Hills Center for Jewish Life, located at 650 South Orange Avenue where Livingston and Short Hills meet.

Among the local dignitaries at the grand opening event and ribbon cutting ceremony were the mayors and some council members from both Livingston ...