“Today marks a change in the way Essex County runs. I am the first independent candidate, not endorsed by the Essex County Democratic Committee, to win the Democratic primary for County Commissioner At-Large.”

Martin Ceperley offered his congratulations to De Luca and Sullivan in a concession message.

In addition to showcasing local musicians, the Festival also features performances by student bands from Murphy’s Music Studio, providing young musicians with the chance to perform on a big stage in front of a crowd.

From the South Orange Police Department: The South Orange Police Department is bringing back the South Orange Junior Police Academy this summer, from July 27 to July 31, which is …

CHS Sparkle Motion, Columbia’s competitive team for girls and nonbinary players, recently captured its fifth consecutive state championship.

Service projects championed and completed by the scouts included installing Little Free Libraries, providing sun shades for rescued animals at a shelter, renovating a garden, and restoring memorials in South Orange parks.