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Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Seeking 'Best Dad on Wheels'
May 29, 2012SHORT HILLS, NJ – Christopher Reeve once said he became a better father after a horseback riding accident left him paralyzed and...
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Law Firm Agrees to Lower Fees for Area Towns Involved in Pollution Lawsuit
May 25, 2012MAPLEWOOD, NJ – The law firm that sought up to $4.5 million to represent the 11 towns that own and operate a wastewater treatmen...
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Millburn-Short Hills Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New President, Board Members
May 24, 2012MILLBURN, NJ – Millburn-Short Hills Chamber of Commerce members gathered at the Paper Mill Playhouse on Thursday evening to welc...
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Mayors Meet with Essex County Executive DiVincenzo to Review Flood Risk Management Study
May 24, 2012MILLBURN, NJ – There are several options available to help reduce the risk of flooding in Millburn and other area towns, accordi...
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Kings Food Markets Celebrates Grand Reopening of Livingston Store
May 24, 2012LIVINGSTON, NJ – There was a contagious enthusiasm today at the Kings Food Market store in Livingston, as the store commemorated...
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The College Report: Trinity and Summit's Megan Leonhard Capture Div. 3 Lacrosse Crown
May 23, 2012Trinity College of Connecticut won the NCAA Division 3 Women's Lacrosse Championship in Montclair on Sunday with an 8-7 victory ov...
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Millburn High School AP Art Students Prepare for Annual Art Show
May 22, 2012MILLBURN, NJ - The students in the Advanced Studio Arts program at Millburn High School are actively preparing for their annual art ex...
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TRINITY AND SUMMIT'S MEGAN LEONHARD CAPTURE DIV. 3 LACROSSE CROWN
May 22, 2012Trinity College of Connecticut won the NCAA Division 3 Women's ...
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Millburn Avenue Stores Flying the Flag for Memorial Day
May 22, 2012SHORT HILLS, NJ – If you notice you’re feeling a little more patriotic than usual when you’re driving down Millburn ...
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South Orange to Fight Legal Fees in Massive Pollution Lawsuit
May 21, 2012SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – The village’s representative on the board that controls the wastewater treatment plant plans to object ...
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Short Hills Association Holds 101st Annual Dinner; Elects New Slate of Officers
May 17, 2012LIVINGSTON, NJ – Short Hills Association board members, supporters and public officials came together on Thursday night, May 17t...
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The College Report: B.U. Defender Brittany Carlin of Summit Gets America East Nod
May 17, 2012Brittany Carlin (Summit, Jr.) of Boston University's women's lacrosse team landed a spot on the All-America East first team. T...
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No Peslak, No Problem: Pignatello Leads Lancers Past Millers in 12-1 Win
May 17, 2012LIVINGSTON, NJ - With star pitcher and clean-up hitter Jess Peslak sitting out, junior Jazzy Pignatello pitched four shut-out innings,...
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Millburn Votes to Purchase Medical Building for Eventual Public Use
May 16, 2012MILLBURN, NJ - Local officials are preparing to purchase a medical building east of the municipal court on Essex Street for eventual p...
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Millburn School Board Holds Organization Meeting
May 16, 2012MILLBURN, NJ - The Millburn Board of Education met on Monday, May 14 to vote on policies, curriculum items and more at its annual orga...
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The College Report: Summit's Leonhard and Trinity Advance to Final 4 in Montclair
May 15, 2012Megan Leonhard (Summit, Jr.) scored three goals to shepherd Trinity (Conn.) into the NCAA Division 3 Women’s Lacrosse Tournament...
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The College Report: Arent and Johnson Post Dual Patriot League Track Wins
May 10, 2012Both Rob Arent (New Providence, Sr.) of Bucknell and Chris Johnson (Murray Hill, Jr.) of Colgate posted two victories at last weekend&...
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Summit High School's 'Oklahoma!' Takes Most Nominations in Paper Mill's Rising Star Awards
May 9, 2012SUMMIT, NJ - Not only is Oklahoma where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain, but Summit High School's production of the bel...
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Debris-Clogged Rahway River Has Area Mayors Demanding Answers from State
May 8, 2012MILLBURN, NJ – Mayors from several area towns say debris from last year’s severe weather is still clogging up the Rahway R...
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The College Report: Rider's Burroughs of West Orange Hurdles to Two Wins at MAAC Meet
May 7, 2012James Burroughs (West Orange, Jr.) won two events over the hurdles on Sunday to lead Rider’s men to a runner-up finish in the Me...
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The College Report: Chatham's Guida Leads Hopkins to Upset Win Over Loyola
May 5, 2012Rob Guida (Chatham, Soph.) scored a game-high three goals, including the gamewinner in overtime, as Johns Hopkins took down top-ranked...
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Three Hundred Pack Hilton Short Hills Ballroom for Center Stage Celebration Gala to Support Paper Mill Playhouse
May 4, 2012SHORT HILLS, NJ – Three hundred community and business leaders packed the Hilton Short Hills ballroom on Friday night for the Ce...
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Hundreds Crowd Downtown Millburn for Another Successful Girls' Night Out
May 4, 2012MILLBURN, NJ – Women had a chance to rub shoulders and merchants were able to show off their wares during last night’s Gir...
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Seton Hall Plant Expert: Back to Basics on Lawn Care
May 4, 2012It’s all about the water, according to Marian Glenn, Ph.D., a biology professor at Seton Hall University, who said drought condi...
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The B.I.G. Phenomenon – Women Empowering Women To Fulfillment
May 2, 2012NEWTON, NJ – When Tara Gilvar had transitioned from her corporate high-profile marketing job to becoming a stay-at-ho...