WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Community Awards Dinner on Wednesday, May 17, at 6 p.m. at The Manor, 111 Prospect Ave. in West Orange. Save the date for a beautiful evening of social networking, leadership recognition, great food and a special guest speaker. Click here to […]
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Rosedale Cemetery was founded more than 150 years ago, marking a change in the way Americans buried their deceased. The five acres of parklike grounds tell fascinating stories of the people who shaped our history, the evolution of cemeteries and monuments, and the secret language of grave imagery and decoration. Executive Director […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Bloomfield High School boys’ varsity volleyball team rallied to defeat North 13th St. Tech in the season opener on April 4 at BHS. After dropping the first set, 26-24, the Bengals won the second set, 25-19, and won the third and decisive set, 25-21. BHS stats: Dan Chavez: 15 kills,2 assists, […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Families in West Orange and the surrounding areas will soon have an important new resource for children with heart conditions. Starting April 6, the Children’s Hospital of New Jersey, will expand cardiology office visits to West Orange. Pediatric cardiology services will be available at the Children’s Hospital of New Jersey Specialty […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The annual Multicultural Expo at Liberty Middle School on March 22 celebrated the cultures and diversity of the students, staff and community with activities, food and performances. Principal Bob Klemt was enthusiastic about the event, dressing in traditional German garb. “The kids were so excited putting this together, and they did […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Grammy-winning gospel music producer and singer Rev. Milton Biggham brought the house down with his fundraising educational concert for Seth Boyden on March 26. More than 400 people attended “The Story of Gospel: A Unique American Art Form.” The legendary Biggham gathered a host of veteran gospel musicians for the event, including […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Dr. Joshua Schor, medical director at Daughters of Israel in West Orange, was named the 2017 Medical Director of the Year by The Society of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine. He was presented with the award during the society’s annual conference in Phoenix, Ariz., on March 17. “Identifying one individual to […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Valerie Fund, a nonprofit that provides support for the comprehensive health care of children with cancer and blood disorders, is proud to announce that Harriet Greenholtz will serve another term on the organization’s board of trustees. “Harriet is a passionate champion of the Valerie Fund mission since its origin and her […]
Former mayor of Bloomfield, New Jersey, John I. Crecco, a decorated World War II Veteran and humanitarian, passed on to eternal life on April 1, 2017 at the age of 96. Those who knew John understand why his is the Greatest Generation. Driven by love, compassion, courage, patriotism and an iron will, John […]
EWING, NJ — The presentations and on-site judging of Sustainable Jersey’s first ever civic tech competition, Coding for Community, took place March 31 at The College of New Jersey. Competing teams working with 10 municipalities presented their civic tech solutions to an audience and judges for prizes. Encore Dev Labs, partnering with Maplewood, won first […]