JCC MetroWest presents exhibits from female artists

JCC MetroWest presents exhibits from female artists

WEST ORANGE, NJ — JCC MetroWest will present an all-female slate of art exhibits this November and December, including works by 2019 Gaelen Juried Art Show winners Mozelle Forman and Lizzy Synalovski, as well as painter Jennifer Levine. An opening reception for all exhibits will be held Sunday, Nov. 3, from 11 a.m. to 1 […]

Columbia HS field hockey team enjoys stellar season

Columbia HS field hockey team enjoys stellar season

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Columbia High School field hockey team, under first-year head coach Stephanie Rivera, made new marks in its program’s history. For the first time in more than  20 years, the team reached double-digit wins for the season. Prior to this year, the last time the program had more than eight wins was […]

West Orange Athletic Hall of Fame unveils 2019 induction class

West Orange Athletic Hall of Fame unveils 2019 induction class

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2019 has been announced. This year’s honorees include: David Levine – 1988 graduate Toby Byrd – 1990 Kyle Perdelwitz – 2004 Louis Antenor – 2005 Jeffrey Mazurek – 2005 Jacob Simon – 2006 WOHS wrestling team 2007 Lou Mignone – Lefty Boland […]

Gardens aglow at Presby Memorial Iris Gardens

Gardens aglow at Presby Memorial Iris Gardens

MONTCLAIR, NJ — West Orange High School will participate in the Gardens Aglow Pumpkin Carving event along with other Essex County high schools at Presby Memorial Iris Gardens, 474 Upper Mountain Ave. in Montclair, on Friday, Oct. 25, from 6 to 9 p.m. The event is free and open to the community.

Davis to take over as chairman of Black Parents Workshop

Davis to take over as chairman of Black Parents Workshop

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Effective Nov. 14, Walter Fields will be stepping down as chairman of the Black Parents Workshop, turning the helm over to James Davis. Davis, a regulatory attorney, is a parent of children in the South Orange-Maplewood School District and a former candidate for the Board of Education. “I have the utmost confidence […]

SOPAC gala to celebrate community advancement

SOPAC gala to celebrate community advancement

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Performing Arts Center celebrates the contributions of local leaders at its 2019 gala on Saturday, Nov. 2, beginning at 5:45 p.m. This annual event is an important part of the center’s fundraising, as well as recognizing the valuable contributions of the people and organizations who support SOPAC in […]

A safe Halloween is everyone’s responsibility

A safe Halloween is everyone’s responsibility

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Halloween is an annual fall ritual filled with fun, but don’t let the festive nature compromise safety, warns a township press release. Being aware of important tips to follow is everyone’s responsibility. Trick-or-treaters, parents and motorists all play a role and are encouraged to do their part. Here are a few […]