BOE approves new executive director of special services, youth development

SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — On June 15, the South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education approved the appointment of Lauren Reisenauer as executive director of Special Services & Youth Development, effective July 1. “Dr. Reisenauer’s work as a district leader in special education and staff development, her background in school scheduling, and her strengths in […]

DOI pet parade is a great time for all

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Daughters of Israel held a pet parade, sponsored by Family Council, on Sunday, June 11. The pet pooches brought laughs and cheer to many of the residents, including Jeannette Silverstein, pictured embracing “Munch.”

Rescued sea turtle receives treatment in West Orange

Rescued sea turtle receives treatment in West Orange

WEST ORANGE, NJ — A 200-plus pound loggerhead sea turtle named Tammie is receiving treatment for propeller scars and other injuries at Sea Turtle Recovery’s facility at Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange. After the turtle was stabilized with fluids and transported to the facility with help from the West Orange Fire Department, Sea Turtle […]

TBZ opens lion and hyena exhibit

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Essex County officially opened the Ronald J. Mount Lion and Hyena Exhibit at Turtle Back Zoo on Monday, June 12. This exhibit expands the African Adventure themed area of the zoo, which already includes four Masai giraffes, and is named after the late Ronald J. Mount, who was a major supporter […]

State attorney general works to prevent housing discrimination

TRENTON, NJ — Attorney Gen. Christopher S. Porrino and the Division on Civil Rights announced June 14 they have launched a bilingual campaign to raise housing rights awareness and discourage housing discrimination by providing anti-discrimination posters to more than 500 public and private entities statewide. According to Division Director Craig T. Sashihara, the division has […]

Learn the signs of stroke

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Approximately 800,000 people suffer from stroke each year. Stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death, and is a leading cause of disability in the United States. Despite these alarming numbers, the vast majority of Americans are unable to identify the signs of a stroke. RWJBarnabas Health urges people to learn the […]

Bank participates in Latino Junior Achievement Day

NEWARK, NJ — Three representatives from Regal Bank volunteered at Junior Achievement of New Jersey’s Latino Day on May 25 at First Avenue School in Newark. In addition to volunteers from other organizations, the Regal Bank volunteers worked to inspire and prepare 675 elementary students to dream big and reach their full potential. Emphasis was […]

Man arrested for arson homicide

NEWARK, NJ — Harold Greene, Jr., 47, of Newark, was arrested on Thursday, June 15, and charged with the murder of Paul Hook, 56, also of Newark. On Tuesday, June 13, firefighters responded to a report of a fire in the basement at 756 Clinton Ave. in Newark at approximately 7:51 p.m. While putting the […]

JCHC to sponsor symphony concert for area seniors

WHIPPANY, NJ — Older adults from throughout the area are invited to attend a special performance of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra on Wednesday, June 28, at 2 p.m. The private concert is being sponsored by the Jewish Community Housing Corporation of Metropolitan New Jersey and its supporters for the residents of the four senior […]