NUTLEY, NJ - A backhoe, front end loader, and a vacuum truck were among eight public work vehicles parked in a circle at Nutley’s Municipal Lot No. 1, located behind Philly Pretzel Factory on Saturday, May 5. The trucks were not there for township public-works or storm clean-up but for Nutley children to explore them safely at the annual Big Truck Day.

Kids lined up next to each ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ - More than 200 supporters gathered at the Wilshire Grand Hotel in West Orange on Sunday to celebrate 9 years since the founding of S.O.F.I.A (Start out Fresh Intervention Advocates).

Founder Cynthia Walker and the gala committee of Chaz Moore, Kelly Moore, Lisa Boyd and Ida Walker pulled out all stops incorporating the color of purple throughout the venue for ...

Newark, NJ—The house at 81 Summit Avenue in Newark's Weequahic neighborhood is otherwise unremarkable expect for a sign attached to its faux flagstone facade noting that the home has been designated a historic site -- the childhood home of celebrated author Philip Roth, who died Tuesday at the age of 85.

There were no crowds outside the home to pay homage to the ...

The 2018 Nutley Historical Society "Ice Cream for History" event takes place May 31, 2018

NUTLEY, NJ - Wonder Woman made an appearance in Nutley at the Nutley Historical Society's 'Ice Cream for History' event  in 2017. She made the appearance just before the opening weekend of the hit movie 'Wonder Woman.'. 

Wonder Woman, who ...

MONTCLAIR, NJ -  In 2013, Amy Tingle and Maya Stein of Nutley founded The Creativity Caravan, initially and still as a mobile trailer, as a way to introduce and share art around the country without the limitations of location.

When they are not traveling, The Creativity Caravan holds monthly art shows at their intimate space in Montclair. This year focuses on female artists, and ...

NUTLEY, NJ - Sounds of motorcycle engines filled the air as bike by bike filled Highfield Lane Sunday, April 29 during the annual Motorcycle Blessing and Holy Roller Run at Grace Episcopal Church in Nutley. About 125 motorcyclists, a total of 150 participants, from all over New Jersey gathered on the church’s front lawn for the annual service and fundraiser. Clergy from various ...

MAPLEWOOD AND SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - The Maplewood South Orange Book Festival has released the schedule for their second year, which begins with a reception benefit on Friday, June 8, and continues with a full day of programing for adults and children on Saturday, June 9.

There will be a children's area in the parking lot of the Woodland from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., featuring more than 50 ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ - The NiCori Teen Performance Ensemble presents “Moments” at 'Don't Tell Mama' in New York City on May 20. The show’s theme focuses on capturing various moments in the lives of different characters in a cabaret setting.

Originally from Pennsylvania, Nicholas Adler and Corinna Sowers-Adler first moved to New Jersey because of its close proximity ...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ - Texas native Gregory G. Allen moved to New York City in the late eighties to pursue acting and has been active in the entertainment industry for 30 years. In addition to acting, Allen has experience with writing and directing and has also served as Managing Director for the Westminster Arts Center at Bloomfield College for seven years. He currently works that same kind of job in ...

NUTLEY, NJ - The Nutley Education Foundation will celebrate the 2018 award recipients at the second annual "Sip, Savor and Support" at the Nutley Museum June 21. 

The evening will include wine and food tasting, commemorative wine glass keepsake, and entertainment by the Nutley High School Jazz Lab ensemble.

The fun starts at 6:30 p.m. and continues to 9:30 p.m.