County to host open house at zoo on June 3

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The 15th annual Essex County Open House will be Saturday, June 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Ave. in West Orange. The carnival-like event combines games and activities to entertain and provide information to raise public awareness about the programs and services provided by […]

Justice and politics: a conversation between Paul Fishman and Rabbi Kulwin

LIVINGSTON, NJ — On Thursday, May 25, at 7:30 p.m. , the community is welcome to attend a TBA Congregational Learning program, “Justice and Politics: A Conversation Between Paul Fishman and Rabbi Kulwin,” at Temple B’nai Abraham. This program is supported by the Singer family. Passionately devoted to justice and one of the most respected […]

Mt. Pleasant School celebrates students at annual Autism Awareness Carnival

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The annual Autism Awareness Carnival held at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School on May 12 celebrated district elementary, middle and high school autistic students with a ceremony, bubble-blowing, a carnival and a barbecue. The event began with comments by Mt. Pleasant Principal Julie DiGiacomo, Kelly Principal Joanne Pollara, Superintendent of Schools Jeff […]

Sniffing out guns, drugs and cash

Sniffing out guns, drugs and cash

NEWARK, NJ — During Police Week Ceremonies at Veterans Courthouse on May 17, Sheriff Armando Fontoura, left, presented departmental Commendations to K-9 handlers, Det. Carmelo Vinci, center, and Det. Tahir Brown, right. While on duty with the United States Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force, Vinci’s K-9, Chex, pictured, and Brown’s K-9, Yuma, not pictured, used their […]

WOHS spring choral concert showcases student talent

WOHS spring choral concert showcases student talent

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School spring choral concert was a spectacular representation of the commitment to the arts long supported by the school district as talented students performed a wide array of musical offerings, according to a press release from the school district. John Hellyer and William Farley lead all the […]

TSTI students celebrate 2017 Hebrew High graduation

TSTI students celebrate 2017 Hebrew High graduation

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The 12th-grade class members at Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel celebrated the completion of their Hebrew High program at a student-led service on Friday, May 5. Twenty students from South Orange and surrounding towns graduated this year. The Reform synagogue’s Hebrew High program incorporates many different aspects of Jewish learning; students explore issues […]

Sarah Kay named director of student life at Golda Och Academy

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Golda Och Academy recently announced that Sarah Kay has been appointed director of student life. Jordan Herskowitz, current director of student life, will remain at Golda Och as arts department chair and will be instrumental in transitioning Kay to her new role beginning in July. “We are thrilled to have someone […]