Roosevelt ‘Invention Convention’ shows off STEM talents

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The second Roosevelt Middle School seventh-grade “Invention Convention” on March 29 gave students the opportunity to show off some of the science, technology, engineering and mathematics skills they have begun to develop as the West Orange School District provides more curriculum geared to engineering and design. For the event, which was […]

Reservoir Restaurant named best pizza place in NJ

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Reservoir Restaurant in South Orange was recently named the winner in New Jersey Monthly’s 2018 Pizza poll and now can boast itself to be New Jersey’s favorite pizza. According to NJ Monthly, “the original Reservoir Restaurant was opened in 1935 in Newark by Vincenza Agnellino, a widow with six children. Vincenza […]

Lions continues to give back to the community

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Lions Club of West Orange has been contributing to New Jersey-based schools, camps and educational organizations since it was established in 1953. To the Lions, “We Serve” is not only a motto, but a definition and philosophy. Each year, Lions Club of West Orange is able to support approximately 12 nonprofits […]

Wrembel to present Django A Gogo in Maplewood

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Award-winning musician Stephane Wrembel’s presentation of Django A Gogo 2018, a week-long celebration of legendary gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt, includes three shows at The Woodland, 60 Woodland Road in Maplewood; a music camp from May 1 through 6; and an all-star concert at The Town Hall in Manhattan on Saturday, May […]

Tony Award-winning composer to be honored at SOPAC

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — American Theater Group, the professional theater company in-residence at the South Orange Performing Arts Center, will honor Tony Award-winning Broadway and Hollywood composer Stephen Schwartz at its gala benefit on Sunday, April 29, at 6 p.m. at the SOPAC Loft, 1 SOPAC Way, South Orange. Schwartz’s accomplishments include award-winning Broadway shows […]

New SO guest pass allows free overnight parking

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Your exhausted overnight guest has just arrived and needs a place to park their car before they hit the sack. If they park on the street outside your house, they will likely have a ticket in the morning. But wait! There’s a new policy in town. The South Orange Board of […]

County to repave roads in several towns

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. announced details of the county’s Roadway Resurfacing Program for 2018 in an April 16 press release. The annual paving contract is part of an initiative to enhance safety on the roads and the quality of life by modernizing infrastructure. “Essex residents and motorists rely on […]

TBA rabbi to receive doctor of divinity

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Rabbi Faith Joy Dantowitz of Temple B’nai Abraham will receive her doctor of divinity, honoris causa, from her alma mater, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. This honor comes upon her completion of 25 years in the rabbinate. A graduation ceremony will be held Thursday, May 3, at Congregation Emanu-El in Manhattan. […]