WEST ORANGE, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr., center, announced that work to repair the Tulip Springs Bridge in the South Mountain Reservation started Sept. 30. Built in 1920, the historic structure is undergoing a renovation. During construction, the roadway leading to the Tulip Springs picnic area will remain open. Displaying an artist’s […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Nobel Peace Prize laureate Nadia Murad served as keynote speaker at the “Forum on Modern Slavery: 21st Century Solutions,” held at Seton Hall University on Sept. 27. The full-day event, which was sponsored by the NJ Coalition Against Human Trafficking, the university, the International Justice Project and the Slave-Free Community Project, […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange Fire Department will host an open house in celebration of Fire Prevention Week on Sunday, Oct. 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at fire headquarters, 415 Valley Road. At this event, watch the raising of a 100-foot aerial ladder, observe a “jaws of life” rescue demonstration, operate a […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange High School has announced that the Class of 2020 valedictorian will be Anika Fernandes and the salutatorian will be Brett Zeligson. “I wasn’t expecting this, but I’m glad I put in all the hard work,” said Fernandes, who has a grade-point average of 4.79. In addition to her academic […]
Sean Bernardo NHS senior Cross-country team “Sean has been a varsity runner for our program since his first day as a freshman. He is currently our No. 1 boy runner with a seasonal best of 17:37 at the Roxbury Invite. He has just gotten better each day due to his dedication and toughness. Very tough […]
Alexandra Protter NHS senior Tennis team “Allie has been with me for four years. She is very friendly, a team player and is willing to work hard on her game. She started as a doubles player and is at first singles this year. She is the captain and is an asset to the team. Unfortunately […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — This year’s student liaisons were introduced during the Sept. 23 Board of Education meeting, marking the second year that student representation has been included at regular board meetings. Senior Darlene Folas and junior Senay Dani were introduced as the new high school representatives. Last year’s team of Sessina Dani and Aarushi […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — A long-held ambition of the Morrow Church Green Team is about to be realized. Solar panels installed on the roof of the church’s Fellowship Hall will soon begin generating about half of the church’s electricity needs, another step forward in the congregation’s ongoing effort to increase its sustainability, according to a release […]
ROSELAND, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. presented awards to the eight winners in the annual Essex County Parks Photography Contest. Winners were awarded in adult and youth categories and were recognized on Saturday, Sept. 28, during the Fall Family Festival at the Essex County Environmental Center in Roseland. “We congratulate the winners […]
TRENTON, NJ — The Division of Highway Traffic Safety is calling on drivers, pedestrians, motorcyclists and bicyclists in New Jersey to join in a one-day national safety campaign on Thursday, Oct. 10, to raise awareness of the more than 35,000 lives lost each year in motor vehicle-related crashes nationwide. “Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day,” […]