Chabad addresses merits of religious observance

WEST ORANGE, NJ — A lesson from the Jewish Learning Institute will ask “Does God really care?” On Monday, Oct. 29, at 7:30 p.m., at Chabad of West Orange, 401 Pleasant Valley Way, JLI will discuss the importance of Jewish observances, even when they seem petty and burdensome, and can interfere with daily life. The […]

LSO to present Halloween ‘Spooktacular’

LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Livingston Symphony Orchestra is presenting a Halloween “Spooktacular” concert and film on Saturday, Oct. 27, at 7:30 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Middle School Auditorium, 11 Broadlawn Drive, Livingston. The highlight of the evening is the showing of the 1931 Boris Karloff film “Frankenstein,” with the orchestra providing a live soundtrack. The […]

Blood and bone marrow drive with a book signing

WEST ORANGE, NJ — United Presbyterian Church of West Orange, located at 20 Old Indian Road, will hold a blood and bone marrow drive on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year’s drive will also feature a talk by author Jennifer Jones Austin, who wrote “Consider It Pure Joy,” her story […]

‘A Concert For Hope’ with the SHU Chorus

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — To launch its 2018-19 season, the Seton Hall University Chorus, within the College of Communication and the Arts and its Arts Council, will perform “Et In Terra Pax: A Concert for Hope” alongside the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m. at Saint Bartholomew’s Church, 325 Park Ave. […]

Grape Street Crips member indicted for 2010 murder of bystander

NEWARK, NJ — A member of the Grape Street Crips gang was indicted Oct. 16 on additional charges in connection with the murder of a bystander at a summer cookout in 2010, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced. Khalil Stafford, aka “Stod,” age 34, of Newark, was indicted on additional charges in a seventh superseding indictment, […]

Kessler to host art exhibit on ‘Unmasking Brain Injury’

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation will host an opening reception for a new art exhibit titled “Unmasking Brain Injury” on Tuesday, Oct. 23, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the hospital’s gallery, located at 1199 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange. The public is invited to attend. The exhibit features masks created by […]

Suspect arrested in Maplewood sexual assault

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Maplewood Police Chief Jim DeVaul announced on Oct. 21 that authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the sexual assault and home invasion that occurred in Maplewood on Tuesday, Oct. 16. After an extensive investigation, detectives from the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office […]

Broadway stars, community leaders to attend Vanguard gala on Nov. 3

MONTCLAIR, NJ — Vanguard Theater Company will celebrate its mission of DREAM — diversity, reciprocity, education, awareness and mentorship — with TeeRico by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Montclair Film, GrassROOTS Community Foundation, First Congregational Church and Nassan’s Place at a gala on Saturday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m. at The Loft, 8 Lackawanna Plaza in Montclair. This […]