A family-friendly concert will take place in Nutley on June 17. Social distancing guidelines will be enforced and masks must be worn.
A longtime member signed up his newborn grandson as the newest member of the 105 American Legion family.
“To be the parent my son needs and deserves, I realized I had to get back in school.”
The Belleville Police Department will host a free “Community Bike Ride” on Saturday, May 15.
Learn more about Nutley’s Easter Eggstravaganza, flag football and Peanut Soccer Program.
Little Ant & the Epic Battle children's book and story time have been recognized as a COVID-19 resource for families.
Little Ant & the Epic Battle by Ilene Dudek was awarded honorable mention in the Picture Books 6 & Older category.
A New Jersey grandmother is staying connected to her grandchildren with the power of literature. Welcome to “Babi’s Book Club.”
Need to get a Christmas letter from Nutley to the North Pole? Try the Santa Express Mailbox.
And enjoy FREE in-town delivery!
Marley Madureira used the Heimlich maneuver to save a veteran troop leader – her mother – when she started choking on a pill.
Creating a Virtual Space for Moms and Kids to Connect
Introducing Little Ant & the Epic Battle
Sen. M. Teresa Ruiz (Essex County): It’s "absolutely unacceptable" that the mortality rate for Black women in NJ is double the U.S. rate.
“They taught their children to never lose faith,” Gov. Murphy said of Luis and Libia Urgiles, whose son, “Mashi,” also died of COVID-19.
Planning a party in the age of the coronavirus isn’t easy. Watch a 95th birthday tribute to a Nutley woman with 5 kids and 14 grandchildren.
Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville is using technology to help the families of dying coronavirus patients connect with loved ones.
Little Ant & the Shadow Bully
Baby Antonella entered the world at 2:50 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2020.
Belleville students in 3rd through 8th grades are invited to sign-up for the Recreation Department’s Winter 2020 Theatre Workshop.
Belleville police said a teen reported missing has been found "safe and sound."
Sen. M. Teresa Ruiz (Essex County): “The greater we can support our families, the greater the chance we can reduce recidivism.”
A Nutley couple rocked by a serious cancer diagnosis are now literally climbing mountains to help find a cure for multiple myeloma.
Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.
A free support group for families coping with addiction will convene in Nutley on Wednesday, June 5.
If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.
It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.
Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.
1st Cerebral Palsy of New Jersey to offer FREE therapeutic playgroup to the community.
Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!
A very special story time event
Little Ant & the Ice Cream Mystery is a sweet story for children ages 3-8
A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?
The first baby of the New Year has arrived at Clara Maass hospital in Belleville. See the happy family here.
“Discovering my dad’s letters helped me know him a lot better,” local historian and author Anthony Buccino says.
You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?
With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.
Columbia Bank Foundation presents $30,000 grant for security upgrades at the Phoenix Center.
An off-duty Essex County sheriff’s officer and mother of two put her experience as a veteran cop to work over the Labor Day weekend.
Children's book author Ilene Dudek offers nonstop fun and adventure during her local story time events.
Children's author Ilene Dudek offers fun and games during her dynamic story time events.
The world is filled with humor, inspiration and beauty. Get your daily smile from these uplifting news stories in Essex County.
It's almost Father's Day. One Nutley family had a special message for their dad. Share your own here.
Join local author Ilene Dudek as she reads her new book Little Ant Saves the Day
The Nutley police “Bike Rodeo” will include free helmets for the 1st 100 riders, an obstacle course, safety inspections and safety tips.
We asked for your mother-daughter lookalike photos in celebration of Mother's Day. Take a look at another submission from Belleville.
We asked for your mother-daughter lookalike photos in celebration of Mother's Day. Take a look at this submission from Belleville.