Monte Irvin Giants participate in 2018 Boston Urban Baseball Classic
ORANGE, NJ – On Wednesday, August 1, the Monte Irvin Giants traveled to Boston, Mass. to participate in the 2018 Boston Urban Baseball Classic scheduled August 1 through 5. The classic featured teams from Boston, Los Angeles, Chicago, Pittsburgh and New York; and provided a bunch of off-field activities for the players, including a College […]
Estupiñan named new principal of Gregory Elementary School
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Makeida Estupiñan has been named the new principal of Gregory Elementary School following Board of Education approval on July 16. Estupiñan, the former assistant principal at Gregory, will replace retiring Principal Michele Thompson beginning Sept. 1. Estupiñan was selected from a broad field of candidates during multiple levels of interviews with […]
South Orange Dolphins make waves at Meet of Champions to cap great summer season
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – The South Orange Dolphins took 21 swimmers to the North Jersey Summer Swim League Meet of Champions in New Providence on July 26. Notable swims were from Marie Fagan, who took first in the 15-18 Girls 100 IM and second in the 15-18 Girls 50 Butterfly. Juliana Bender placed second in […]
Green Hill screams for ice scream
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Green Hill in West Orange recently held its annual ice cream social, at which residents created their own ice cream sundaes and socialized with their neighbors. Toppings included fresh bananas, chocolate syrup and homemade whipped cream. Photos Courtesy of Amy Simon Editor’s Note: This post was updated to correct an error […]
DOI residents reap the fruits of their labors
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Daughters of Israel residents and staff members recently snipped herbs that they had planted in the spring, including dill, rosemary, basil, peppermint and lemon verbena. The herbs were then incorporated into a make-your-own tea sandwich buffet menu, which included dill cream cheese, lox with dill and opal basil butter. Fresh lemonade, […]
Indian flag raising in West Orange
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The township will celebrate India and its culture with an Indian flag raising ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 15, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the front steps of Town Hall, 66 Main St. in West Orange.
GOA graduates first STEM class, inspiring students to tackle real-world problems
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Last month, Golda Och Academy held its STEM Symposium at the Eric F. Ross Upper School campus, celebrating the achievements of high school students in the Dr. Lynne B. Harrison Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Program and the award-winning robotics team, the CodeRunners, as well as showcasing middle school projects, such […]
RMS student attends Fuel Up to Play 60 Ambassador Summit
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Eighth-grade Roosevelt Middle School student Makhi Green had the opportunity to attend the Fuel Up to Play 60 Ambassador Summit in Atlanta, Ga., from July 16 to 19. Green was selected as West Orange’s student ambassador to represent the state of New Jersey. Ambassadors are student leaders who rally other students […]
Art truck stops by West Orange Public Library
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Families recently gathered around the Montclair Museum Art Truck for an afternoon of creative expression, thanks to the Friends of the West Orange Public Library and the West Orange Arts Council, which sponsored this event. This was the fourth week of summer events that the West Orange Public Library has offered […]