Press Releases
By ROBERT RINKLIN
June 7, 2026
When local, not-for-profit groups form alliances to preserve their community’s historic landmarks, good things always happen. Recently, the Rotary Club of Montclair received the Preservation Service Award from Montclair Township’s Historic Preservation Commission for "Restoration of the Howe ...
MILLBURN, NJ —Paper Mill Playhouse is bringing the flavor and energy of West Side Story to the table with a special theater-inspired dining experience at the F.M. Kirby Carriage House beginning May 28.Created to complement the iconic musical’s highly anticipated run, the limited-time pre-theatre ...
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan New Jersey (PPMNJ) is proud to announce the first round of culinary and beverage partners confirmed for In Good Taste! its reinvigorated community tasting experience benefiting reproductive health care across the region.Taking place on Wednesday, ...
Montclair, NJ — On Sunday, June 7, an anticipated 1,200+ runners, walkers, volunteers, and spectators from across Essex County and beyond will gather at the YMCA of Montclair for the 43rd Annual Montclair Run. The event features a Grand Prix 10K and a family-friendly 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk. The ...
The Winston School of Short Hills Offers “Summer on the Hill” Day Camp for 2026Open to Winston families and the broader community, Summer on the Hill is a great way to keep your child ready for the fallThe Winston School of Short Hills, an independent school serving students grades 1-8 with ...
SOUTH ORANGE – As clouds held back the rain, JESPY House proudly celebrated the groundbreaking of The Hub on the Cooperman Family Campus on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, marking an exciting and historic milestone in the organization’s mission to support young adults with Intellectual and Developmental ...
SOUTH ORANGE - JESPY House announces its anticipated Spring Gala 2026: The JESPY Journey. The annual fundraiser will take place on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 6:30pm at the historic Orange Lawn Tennis Club, which is located in South Orange, NJ.The evening will celebrate JESPY clients and their ...
SOUTH ORANGE - The New Jersey Association of Community Providers (NJACP) recently held its Annual Statewide Conference in Atlantic City. The event, titled ‘Meeting the Challenge, Seizing Opportunities, & Moving Forward’, brought together providers and professionals in the Intellectual and ...
On May 19, 2026 at 9am, The Winston School of Short Hills will be hosting an open house for prospective parents to learn more about Winston’s specialized program for students with language-based learning differences. The Winston School of Short Hills is a grades 1 through 8 school that specializes ...
Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan New Jersey (PPMNJ) is bringing back a beloved culinary tradition—reimagined for a new era—with the launch of In Good Taste, an elevated tasting event set for Wednesday, June 10 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Women’s Club of Glen Ridge (219 Ridgewood Avenue).A ...
SOUTH ORANGE - In conjunction with Rabbi Matt Gewirtz of Temple B’Nai Jeshurun (Short Hills) and Father Brian Needles of Our Lady of Sorrows Church (South Orange), JESPY House recently hosted “Coffee and Conversation with JESPY House.” The interfaith breakfast brought together members of the ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, is proud to announce its 88th season of world-class shows to be presented during the theater’s 2026-2027 season in Millburn, New ...
On March 6, 2026 The Winston School of Short Hills held their annual Spring “Casino Royale” Gala at The Park Avenue Club in Florham Park, underwritten by Peerless Beverage Co. Over 120 Winston parents, alumni, faculty, and staff came together to raise funds for professional development, speech ...
MILLBURN, NJ - Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, is pleased to announce complete casting and the creative team for West Side Story, the final production of Paper Mill’s 2025-2026 ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Mike Stotts, Executive Director) proudly announces the Grand Opening of the newly renovated Carriage House restaurant and event space on May 6, 2026, unveiling an exciting new culinary direction centered on elevated ...
Every spring, families across the country celebrate graduations — the tossing of caps, the tearful hugs, the sense that a new chapter is beginning. For most young adults, that chapter comes with open doors: college, careers, independence. For the roughly 50,000 Americans with autism spectrum ...
As America marks its 250th birthday, what better way to celebrate than a rousing concert of choral voices raised in song? On Sunday, April 26 at 3 pm, the Glen Ridge Choral Society, under the direction of Thomas Mustachio, presents "America Sings at 250," a celebration of American music of the 20th ...
Hosted by University Hospital Foundation, Toast & Tribute is a cocktail party fundraiser benefiting University Hospital taking place on April 16 at the Avenue A Club in Newark. The evening brings together University Hospital leadership, physicians, and community partners to celebrate impact and ...
Who says summer camp isn't for grown-ups? Don’t miss our 3rd Annual Y Camp Canteen — a camp-inspired night out benefiting the YMCA of Montclair’s Camp Scholarship Fund!Enjoy bites, open bar, live music, and some friendly competition inspired by our Y camp “Color Wars” tradition.Starts: 05/29/2026 ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ – The YMCA of Montclair is launching the Veterans Wellness Initiative, a widely recognized YMCA program designed for military veterans and their families. Starting this April, participants will connect weekly over the course of 12 weeks, for in-person guided workouts paired with ...
Montclair Story Salon proudly presents The Summer That Changed Me, an evening of storytelling, music, and live art on Thursday, April 23 at 7:00 PM at the Women’s Club on Union St. in Montclair. This inspiring event raises funds to support neighbors in need with financial assistance so that every ...
NEWARK, NJ — Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan New Jersey (PPMNJ) is proud to announce the launch of its Impact Giving Campaign, a bold, community-powered effort to raise $500,000 in new, unrestricted funding to safeguard reproductive health care access across Essex, Hudson, and Passaic Counties ...
Shoresh Preschool is excited to announce that enrollment is open for the 2026-2027 school year, welcoming families with preschool-aged children, 15 months -4 years-old to discover a nurturing, play-based environment where learning and community come together.Located in Bloomfield, Shoresh Preschool ...
MILLBURN, NJ – March 10, 2026 – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, began rehearsals this week for 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical next up in Paper Mill’s 2025-2026 season. 1776 ...
Belleville, NJ — Nevaeh Verde Dispensary, Belleville’s premier cannabis destination, is celebrating its first anniversary with a community Cannaversary event on March 21, marking a major milestone for the locally owned business that has quickly become known for its elevated retail experience and ...
SOUTH ORANGE — The Crossing Guard Appreciation Breakfast, held March 4th, was a tremendous success and a true testament to the power of community collaboration. Hosted by Walk Bike Ride South Orange in partnership with JESPY House, and the Maplewood and South Orange Police Departments, the event ...
The Montclair Bridge Fund (MBF), a nonpartisan, neighbor-led initiative created to address Montclair’s dual affordability and education crises, today announced $20,000 in first-quarter 2026 grants to three local nonprofits addressing urgent affordability and education needs.The Q1 grants support ...
SOUTH ORANGE — During Special Olympics’ Capitol Hill Day, held February 9–11, delegates from 47 states traveled to Washington, D.C. to advocate for critical federal support for Special Olympics programming. Now in its 22nd year, the annual event united athletes, program leaders, and Unified ...
MILLBURN, NJ – February 23, 2026 – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, is pleased to announce complete casting and the creative team for 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical next up in ...
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The Alpha Alpha Lambda Scholarship and Educational Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2026 Marion B. Frederick Scholarship, a $4,000 award distributed over four years to support a graduating Essex County high school senior pursuing a four-year baccalaureate ...