Adler Aphasia, Kessler to provide workshops

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Adler Aphasia Center at West Orange, located at the JCC MetroWest, and the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Speech Therapy Department in West Orange will partner this month to offer two free workshops for family members on communicating with loved ones with aphasia. Aphasia is a language disorder caused by stroke or […]

Annual TBA barbecue is ready to go

LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Temple B’nai Abraham Membership Committee is hosting its 15th annual TBA barbecue — “Come and Get Your Grill On!” — rain or shine on Wednesday, July 26, at the temple, 300 E Northfield Road in Livingston. The festivities will begin at 7 p.m. outdoors on the patio in the Denburg Garden. […]

Have your work printed in the WOAC coloring book

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Arts Council announces the “Color My World Community Coloring Book,” which will feature outlined drawings derived from photographs of life and living in West Orange. This WOAC fundraising project is designed to be enjoyed by both children and adults, and the proceeds will enable WOAC to continue to […]

WO Boy Scout collects donations for Newark food pantry

WO Boy Scout collects donations for Newark food pantry

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Boy Scout Troop 6’s food drive culminated with its recent food donation to the pantry at St. James AME Church in Newark. The drive, a brainstorm of Eagle Scout candidate Logan Schustermann, helped to provide much needed food for the summer months to the organization. “We can’t do what we do […]

SeniorStudio students’ show artwork at Maplewood Library

SeniorStudio students’ show artwork at Maplewood Library

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — SeniorStudio has just completed its third, free senior arts, education and wellness course at the new Maplewood Senior Center, with continuing sponsorship by the Maplewood Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs. “We are most appreciative of the support that Maplewood has provided and look forward to building on the strong relationship […]

Belleville HS Senior summer baseball team enjoys victories

BELLEVILLE, NJ – The Belleville High School Senior summer baseball team improved to 5-6 this week in the High School Developmental League Essex County Senior Division. The Bucs lost to Cedar Grove 8-0, but rebounded to beat Montclair, 8-7, and Glen Ridge, 9-0. Against Montclair, Danny Pinedo started for the Bucs and pitched well. However, […]

Maplewood Recreation celebrates summer

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Summertime is swinging and, before everyone’s calendar is filled, Maplewood Recreation wants to share some fun opportunities for residents and neighbors of all ages. Kids Camp Maplewood Kids Camp shows your children great times with great care from counselors and directors. Sign up today for weeks four through eight. Session IV runs […]

Gallucci: Entrepreneur of the Year

WEST ORANGE, NJ — John Gallucci, founder and president of West Orange-based JAG Physical Therapy, has been named a 2017 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Regional Award Winner. Winners are chosen from an independent panel of judges, including entrepreneurs and prominent leaders from business, finance and the local community. The statewide award winners […]

Maplewood-South Orange 8U travel softall team takes second place at Summer Sizzle tournament in Woodbridge

Maplewood-South Orange 8U travel softall team takes second place at Summer Sizzle tournament in Woodbridge

MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE – The Maplewood-South Orange 8U travel softball team captured second place at the Summer Sizzle softball tournament in Woodbridge over July 8-9 weekend. The Villagers lost a hotly contested championship game, 4-3, in the bottom of the last inning to a determined squad from Metuchen. The team went 2-1 in pool play on […]