Chabad of WO honors community members at annual dinner

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Chabad of West Orange held its annual dinner on June 21, at which it celebrated its recent growth and success. The evening focused heavily on the future and Chabad of West Orange’s financial stability. Marsha and Marvin Frank were given the “Chabad Tomorrow Award” for their vision in securing Chabad’s future. […]

Wesleyan University swimmer Hannah O’Halloran is named Scholar All-American

GLEN RIDGE, NJ – Glen Ridge native Hannah O’Halloran of Wesleyan University’s Swimming & Diving Team was named Scholar All-American by the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA). In order to be named a Scholar All-American, student-athletes must have achieved a GPA of 3.50 or above and achieved a “B” time standard […]

Chabad to show Holocaust documentary on Tisha B’Av

WEST ORANGE, NJ — On Sunday, July 22, at 5 p.m., Chabad of West Orange will commemorate Tisha B’Av with the presentation of documentary film “No. 4 Street of Our Lady.” The documentary depicts the remarkable story of a polish Catholic woman who rescued 16 of her Jewish neighbors during the Holocaust. For close to […]

Community activist sworn in as president of West Orange Rotary Club

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Resident and community activist Cynthia Hadley-Bailey was sworn in as president of the Rotary Club of West Orange for the 2018-2019 year on June 30 at Mayfair Farms. She is the 91st president of the West Orange chapter and the sixth woman president. Hadley-Bailey has long been involved in grassroots community […]

Final honor society induction of school year recognizes journalistic talent

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Rising seniors at West Orange High School meeting the rigorous Escriptus Honor Society requirements joined the ranks of the prestigious honor society on June 11, while graduating seniors received their cords. To qualify for Escriptus, students must receive a grade of “A” in all language arts classes for all years of […]

Magical time at the library

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Throughout the summer, South Orange Public Library is presenting Family Summer Monday Nights, with the support of the Friends of SOPL. The first night featured magician Brian Richards. Photos Courtesy of Melissa Kopecky

NCJW/Essex receives professional clothing from drive

LIVINGSTON, NJ — As part of a local professional clothing donation drive, 23 boxes of new and gently used work-appropriate clothing were donated to the NCJW/Essex Career Closet, located in Livingston. The Career Closet is a project of the Linda & Rudy Slucker NCJW/Essex Center for Women. The center helps women in transition return to […]