GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge High School football team participated in the Essex 7-0n-7 Shootout hosted by West Orange on Saturday, July 15. More than 20 schools from throughout the state participated in the one-day event. Photos and Video Courtesy of Joe Ragozzino
In a momentous achievement, the West Orange High School Sports Media Association has been honored with the esteemed New Jersey State Governor’s Volunteerism Award in the Youth Volunteer Group Category for their exceptional service to the community. This recognition is a testament to its unwavering dedication and contributions that have positively impacted countless lives. The […]
Bloomfield College officially became part of Montclair State University on July 1, following a series of reviews by several authorities and the passage of enabling legislation. Bloomfield’s students will be able to complete their education without interruption while benefiting from Montclair’s lower tuition and fees and the support of the second largest public research university […]
South Orange and West Orange received grants from the state Department of Community Affairs for improvements to their Main Street sections. The state awarded a total of $571,378 in Main Street New Jersey Transformation Grants to Main Street New Jersey (MSNJ) district organizations across New Jersey. The grants are aimed at improving the appearance, quality […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange High School girls head lacrosse coach David Perez has been appointed as the head coach of the Dominican Republic Lacrosse’s U20 Men’s National Team. Perez’s lacrosse journey began when he was 10 years old and he helped bring the first varsity team to West Orange High School, further developing […]
A book launch event is planned for a local librarian whose second novel, which has a setting inspired by the South Orange Public Library, has just been published. Local author and librarian Laura Sims’ second novel, “How Can I Help You,” will debut on July 18 and to celebrate the occasion South Orange Public Library […]
ORANGE — Construction work on The Mural Lofts on Freeman Street has been completed and people are expected to begin moving in this September. Reynolds Asset Management announced the completion of the new multi-family housing community in Orange’s Valley Art District. Located at 606 Freeman St., The Mural Lofts are situated on the site of […]
WEST ORANGE — Gov. Phil Murphy was in the township to sign a package of legislation designed to help lower the cost of prescription drugs, including capping co-pays for EpiPens, insulin, and asthma inhalers for New Jersey consumers on State-regulated health plans. “This is a huge step forward in our ongoing efforts to deliver much-needed […]
Three members of a neighborhood street gang were sentenced to prison for their respective roles in multiple gang-related murders, including the murder of a federal informant, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced on July 6. Thomas Zimmerman, 28, was sentenced to 37 years in prison, Tyquan Daniels, 27, was sentenced to 35 years in prison, […]
WEST ORANGE — An investigation is underway into who set off unauthorized fireworks at the township’s annual July 4 celebration creating fear, confusion and injuring one person. Thousands of people attended the annual event at West Orange High School that included a food truck festival, large bouncy house inflatables for children and a traditional firework […]