SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Members of the South Orange business community gathered at the South Orange Performing Arts Center on July 31 to discuss the changing state liquor laws as well as modifications to the village’s retail and business codes. The codes, which have been in place since the early 1980s, sometimes prevent business owners […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Middle school students gathered at the West Orange Public Library on Aug. 5 for a crash course in public speaking at the penultimate session of “TeenSpeak,” a workshop by the Michael Aymar Foundation that teaches forensics and public speaking. The foundation, founded last year in memory of Lacordaire Academy middle school […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The flagpole at the intersection between South Orange and Irvington avenues now has another flag flying alongside the Stars and Stripes, after the South Orange Board of Trustees and residents of both South Orange and Maplewood raised the light blue, pink and white stripes of the transgender pride flag on Aug. […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — If a flash of color on the ground has caught your eye during a walk through any of the parks in West Orange during the last month or so, you’ve probably stumbled upon a painted piece of nature left there by an artist. WO Rocks! is the newest iteration of the […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The New Jersey Arts Incubator’s summer season is in full swing, with events being held every few days until mid-September. Located at the Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center on Boland Drive in West Orange, the outdoor venue hosts movie nights, music festivals and dance performances that appeal to all ages. “Not […]
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — South Orange’s senior classic cards are now making their way into neighboring Maplewood, with SOMA Two Towns for All Ages offering the program that provides special discounts and offers to area seniors. Participating business owners determine which discounts seniors can receive. “We’ve had a great response,” Cathy Rowe, the […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — A program that will train police officers in drug prevention is now available in New Jersey. The Law Enforcement Against Drugs program is a nonprofit organization that aims to help law enforcement officers prevent drug use. Classroom programs run through L.E.A.D. will also work with children in schools to prevent street […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The New Jersey Tamil community gathered once again at the Turtle Back Rock Park Picnic Area to share their culture on July 22. The fourth annual event drew approximately 200 people who united to celebrate their Sri Lankan heritage along with guest speaker U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr. The daylong event […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Township Council approved the construction of a skate park in Jenkins Park that could cost up to $190,131.33. The vote passed 4-1 with council President Joe Krakoviak being the only opposing vote at the July 11 council meeting. Additional costs for the skate park include cameras and fencing, […]