Essex County
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Were You Rattled Today?
New Jersey experienced something that hasn’t happened in over a century. A strong earthquake. Needless to say, it left many, including me, rattled. However, if you watched the local news, you would’ve thought it happened in New York. I know, you’re shocked. For the record, here are the facts: So as usual, even though the… Continue reading
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Looking for Cherry Trees? Check out Branch Brook Park!
For the most part, I like New 12 New Jersey. However, this morning during their “Close to Home” program, they were showing off cherry blossom trees and boasting how New York City is the place to go to check them out this spring. Ahem, I’ll put this as nicely as possible for a Jersey Girl.… Continue reading
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Exhibition of Religious Relics
Tomorrow the faithful will have a unique opportunity at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Montclair. A variety of religious relics will be on display from noon until 7pm at Capozzelli Hall at 94 Pine Street. The event will be hosted by Joseph Santoro, who is the Order of the International Crusade for Holy Relics’… Continue reading
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Newark Academy Makes Ellington Proud
Nothing makes me happier than seeing a school system’s music department thrive. And they are certainly thriving at Newark Academy. The Academy’s jazz band, Chameleon, made the cut as one of only 15 finalists throughout the United States to perform at the Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival. The ensemble will compete… Continue reading
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Happy 236 New Jersey!
Today is an important day in American history. In 1787, New Jersey ratified the U.S. Constitution and became the third state, following Delaware and Pennsylvania. “Now be it known, that we, the delegates of the state of New Jersey, chosen by the people thereof, for the purpose aforesaid, having maturely deliberated on and considered the… Continue reading
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It’s About Our History and Heritage
If you are a regular reader of my blog, you know I am a proud New Jerseyan. Despite all the craziness that is the Garden State, there is no where else I would rather live. This week, however, I heard two news stories that made me truly sad. The potential demolition of two historic locations… Continue reading
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Remembering September 10th
Every year I am compelled to write about the attack over two decades ago. I have shared my memories of 9/11, the subsequent days after the attack, and visiting the site. This year, however, I want to share some thoughts about September 10th. On Monday, September 10, 2001, people were going about their normal kickoff… Continue reading
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