Vaucher recounts early days of World War II

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Retired Lt. Col. Thomas Robert Vaucher, age 99, gave a presentation on his World War II experiences to residents at Green Hill in West Orange for Veterans Day. A former pilot, Vaucher shared his first account of the week the United States entered the war, following the attack at Pearl Harbor. […]

Our Lady of Sorrows cross-country team enjoys historic season

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – The Our Lady of Sorrows cross-country team posted fine results in its final two meets to end a historic season. OLS rebounded their performance the previous week, capturing a season high eight medals and setting a new team record of thirty-seven medals during St. Mary’s Prep meet held at Loantaka Park […]

WOPD officers join annual Movember campaign

WEST ORANGE, NJ — It’s time to grow the mo’! Entering a fifth year of participation, men in the township of West Orange are once again growing moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness and funds as part of the global Movember campaign. Over the past five years, the West Orange team has […]

SHU hosts ‘Poetry in the Round’ event

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The first “Poetry in the Round” event of fall 2017 at Seton Hall University will present critically acclaimed author Kaitlyn Greenidge on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the Faculty Lounge, University Center. This reading is free and open to the public. Greenidge’s debut novel is “We Love You, Charlie […]

County modernizes Rink 1 at Codey Arena

WEST ORANGE, NJ — On Thursday, Nov. 9, Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. announced that a $2.8 million project to modernize Rink 1 at Codey Arena is complete. The new refrigeration system will enable the arena to operate more efficiently and will provide a better ice skating surface. This is the first major renovation […]

Murphy discusses NJ Medicaid cuts to adults with disabilities at JESPY House

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — JESPY House, a community-based nonprofit serving adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, hosted Governor-elect Phil Murphy, who was at the time still on the campaign trail, on Tuesday, Oct. 31. Approximately 120 clients, family members, friends, staff and allies welcomed Murphy so that they could discuss their concerns about recent policy […]

Village Apartments takes applications, holds events

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Village Apartments of the Jewish Federation, a senior living community in South Orange, is expanding its residential offerings with the addition of luxury one-bedroom, one-bath apartments for adults ages 62 and older. Applications are being accepted now for the 12 units, which are slated to open in mid-December. Applications are available […]

Maplewood and Durand-Hedden remember the Great War

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — A century ago, the United States declared war on Germany, joining World War I, and the impact was felt in the small town of Maplewood. More than 100 men from Maplewood were called to serve and eight never made it home. Three saw brutal action in France, two were pilots whose planes […]

Full STEAM ahead for science fun at TBA

LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Early School of Temple B’nai Abraham fosters an interest in science, technology, engineering, the arts and music through integrating the STEAM program in its curriculum. Recently the students were delighted as they participated in an exciting science experiment that engaged their senses and introduced the concept of reaction — an exothermic […]

Davenport to speak at HNA meeting

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood health educator Candice Davenport returns to the Hilton Neighborhood Association with a vibrant and informative presentation on Thursday, Nov. 16, at 7:30 p.m. in DeHart Community Center, 120 Burnett Ave. in Maplewood. Davenport will inform attendees about senior transportation, the upcoming blood drive, important information about the Affordable Care Act, pneumococcal […]