Reaffirming love at Daughters of Israel

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Josiah and Loise Nganga, both staff members at Daughters of Israel, reaffirmed their wedding vows at the facility on June 24, celebrating 14 years together. Rabbi Zvi Karpel, chaplain at Daughters, officiated at the elaborate and festive ceremony, which also included a champagne fountain serving punch, delectable hors d’oeuvres and a […]

Maplewood fireworks to go up tonight

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — After being rained out last night on Monday, July 4, Maplewood Township will host its fireworks tonight, Monday, July 5, at 9 p.m. in Memorial Park to celebrate American independence. No wristbands need be purchased for this event, but there will also be no refunds for those who purchased wristbands in anticipation […]

Residents report seeing black bear in WO

WEST ORANGE, NJ — On Monday, July 4, at approximately 6:30 p.m., residents reported seeing a black bear cub on Skyline Drive in the rear of one of the homes. As of yesterday evening, N.J. fish and game had been notified and residents were keeping an eye on the situation. Though not seen, the mother […]

WO Chamber of Commerce to hold networking event at Green Hill

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Chamber of Commerce will host a summer networking event on Wednesday, July 13, at Green Hill, 103 Pleasant Valley Way in West Orange. To attend the event, RSVP online at www.westorangechamber.com. Admission to the event is charged, though chamber members will receive a discount.

NCJW offers computer classes this August

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Sign up now at the Linda and Rudy Slucker NCJW/Essex Center for Women in Livingston for August computer classes. Each class is open to all women who need to improve their skills for job positions or who would just like to learn for their own personal use. Intermediate Word is scheduled to […]

Board to discuss HIB, perhaps in baseball program

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 7, in the Superintendent’s Office at 525 Academy St. in Maplewood and will immediately move to go into executive session to discuss HIB, personnel and legal issues. No action will be taken.

DWOA hosts fun summer to introduce you to the downtown

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Downtown West Orange Alliance has a slew of activities planned for this summer, with each program featuring a new section of downtown West Orange every Thursday. Each Thursday event will be free, fun and family-friendly. Check the DWOA website for an updated schedule of events. Scheduled for Thursdays during the […]

Essex County graduates residents from OSHA certification program

Essex County graduates residents from OSHA certification program

NEWARK, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr., fourth from left, Essex County Director of Small Business Development and Affirmative Action Deborah E. Collins, third from left, and Essex County Chief of Staff Phil Alagia, far right, presented the graduates of a 30-hour Occupational Safety and Health Administration certification program with certificates from the […]