Glen Ridge News

Attending a turkey trot is a great way to burn some calories this Thanksgiving. Philms via Flickr If you're worried about the calories in your Thanksgiving dinner, why not plan to work them off this year by participating in a Turkey Trot? Here's a list of local Trots and runs in the Newark, New Jersey area.

Word just in from the Glen Ridge Schools: High School Principal Ken Rota, who served as interim superintendent during last year's super search, is quitting midyear to take over as superintendent of East Rutherford Public Schools.

Kenneth Rota will be stepping down as Glen Ridge High School's principal, after eight years with the district.

Stocking up on Purell, obsessive hand-washing, searching the web for H1N1 clinics and buying your own yoga mat.

The Glen Ridge Board of Education announced its appointment of Michael B. de Leeuw to fill the vacancy left by Tom Agnew's resignation in October today.

The Jewish Museum will present photographer Cindy Sherman with a special award for her distinguished accomplishments in advancing understanding of the limitless possibilities of identity, and the profound impact of her work on the contemporary art world.

Best wishes to Mrs. Martta and her clan of labs! Mrs. Martta writes: Happy 11th birthday, Kelly! A.k.a Kellikins, Kelly Da Labby, the Kellster, Labby-Dabby Ding-Dong Dog, Eeegie Peegie Weegie, and all the other lovable pseudonyms you put up with, probably because you're deaf and don't give a rat's behind as long as we don't call you late for ...

Dementia Caregiver Program Scheduled in Kearny, November 19th By Clara Maass Continuing Care Center 11/9/2009 On Thursday, November 19, from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., Clara Maass Continuing Care Center at West Hudson will host a free community program titled, Advanced Alzheimer's Disease - Emotional Concerns for Caregivers.

Train passengers board a NJ Transit train bound for New York City at the Bay St.

Rachel Schlobohm of New Providence battles with Ashley Bramble of Glen Ridge at the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 2 semifinal between Glen Ridge and New Providence in New Providence, NJ 11/9/09 TO PURCHASE THIS PHOTO, CALL THE STAR-LEDGER PHOTO LIBRARY AT 973-392-1530

Are you planning to ride the inaugural train from Baristaville to NYC or Hoboken? We want to hear about it.

Violinist Olivia De Prato performed Oct. 11 at Fitzgerald's 1928 of Glen Ridge. Cellist Jody Redhage helped fill the Herman Street eatery with the sounds of Eastern European chamber music.

Clara Maass Medical Center will offer free cholesterol screenings at the following locations: Clara Maass Medical Center, 1 Clara Maass Drive, Belleville, NJ Wednesday, November 11; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Glen Ridge Pharmacy & Surgical, 855 Bloomfield Ave., Glen Ridge, NJ Monday, November 9; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Shop-Rite, 437 Franklin Ave., Nutley, NJ ...

While I was taking a nap , three tips came in letting us know that there is a power failure in the south end of Bloomfield and Glen Ridge, asking if we know why and whether it'll be back on for tonight's World Series game.

Forget ghouls and ghosts. Mothers, daughters, sisters and friends, gather round, it's a Night Out for Goddesses on Friday, from 7 p.m., at The Karuna Shala in Glen Ridge.

Our friend Alden Provost over at the Glen Ridge Historical Society has sent over the names of the winners, and even a few photos, as well.

Remember when the scary Chaney was named Lon? No, of course you don't. It was way back in 1925 that he starred in The Phantom of the Opera , a black-and-white silent film version of the famous Paris tale of disfigurement and terror.

Asset International, Inc. , a global publisher and information provider to institutional investors and other financial enterprises, announced that Thomas Wright has been appointed Chief Financial Officer.

Gardens Aglow , the community pumpkin lighting scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, Oct.

Humorist Will Rogers described the role of news media almost a century ago. "All I know is what I read in the papers," he declared, poking fun at an industry devoted to gathering the news and informing the public.