Japanese students visit West Orange

Japanese students visit West Orange

West Orange Mayor Susan McCartney was on hand Friday, Aug. 9, as members of the West Orange Rotary Club welcomed Japanese exchange students to West Orange. The club hosted a brief luncheon ceremony at Turtle Back Zoo, following their visit to the Thomas Edison National Historical Park earlier in the day. McCartney greeted each student, […]

Student on shortlist for $100,000 prize

Student on shortlist for $100,000 prize

Hikaru Wakeel Hayakawa, a climate justice activist from Maplewood, is feeling “incredible.” The history and environmental studies student who recently graduated from Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts, has been included in the top 50 shortlist for a Chegg.org Global Student Prize 2024. Hayakawa was selected from more than 11,000 nominations and applications from 176 countries. […]

Free training offered in high-demand industries via Rising Builders Program

The city of East Orange’s Rising Builders Program will launch six new training programs in high-demand trade industries this fall. The Rising Builders Program, created under the administration of Mayor Ted R. Green and led by David Sharp, coordinator of Employment and Training Programs for the Mayor’s Office of Employment and Training, is an innovative […]

Irvington Golden Knights football eyes another fine year

IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington Golden Knights youth football and cheerleading program is looking to have another great season. Last season, all of the Golden Knights teams made it to their respective championship games in the Newark Pop Warner League. The 13U team was the lone Irvington team to win its championship. The Irvington teams […]

East Orange Junior Jaguars football celebrates its 20th year

East Orange Junior Jaguars football celebrates its 20th year

EAST ORANGE, NJ — The East Orange Junior Jaguars youth football organization, celebrating its 20th year, is getting ready for its season. The Junior Jaguars have been practicing at Soveral Park in East Orange, Monday to Friday, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. When the school year begins, they will practice Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Fritz […]

Columbia HS football team competes at Essex Shootout

Columbia HS football team competes at Essex Shootout

MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Columbia High School football team participated in the annual Essex Shootout on Saturday, July 20, at West Orange High School. The 7-on-7 showcase featured more than 20 schools from throughout the state. Newark East Side won the title by beating West Orange in overtime. The Cougars, under head coach Gary […]

Kiley Capstraw’s journey of personal growth and balance

West Orange graduate and Yale University basketball player’s summer trip to Europe proves enriching

Kiley Capstraw’s journey of personal growth and balance

WEST ORANGE, NJ — When Kiley Capstraw graduated from West Orange High School in 2022, she had already made a name for herself, both on and off the court. Now a standout player for Yale University’s Division I women’s basketball team, Capstraw’s journey underscores the importance of balancing mental health with the demands of high-level […]

John Svec named new Seton Hall Prep lacrosse head coach

John Svec named new Seton Hall Prep lacrosse head coach

WEST ORANGE — Seton Hall Prep is excited to announce the appointment of John Svec as the new head lacrosse coach. With an impressive 22 years of head and assistant coaching experience at four NCAA Division I institutions, Svec brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record to SHP’s esteemed program. “John Svec […]

South Orange Dolphins splash to success this summer

South Orange Dolphins splash to success this summer

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Dolphins swim program enjoyed a successful summer. The team finished with a 5-3 record, beating West Caldwell twice, Verona twice and New Providence. The Dolphins had 235 swimmers in age categories 8U, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14 and 15-18. They also did a great job at the Division IV Championships. […]