Keeping up with friends and neighbors

Keeping up with friends and neighbors

ORANGE — On the last Wednesday of every month, a group of about 25 elegantly dressed women meet for lunch in a classic Italian restaurant to laugh, catch up and learn. It started about three years ago after Sue McElroy’s husband passed away. “We all showed up to support her,” said Shirley Hendricks, who organizes […]

Court dedicated to native sons

Court dedicated to native sons

Keir Lamont Gist, known professionally as Kay Gee, stood on the basketball court bearing the logo of his hip hop group in the center circle and marveled at how far he had come. “This is the greatest feeling ever, who would have thought? I’m from 18th Street, right over there,” KayGee said, pointing in the […]

Irvington remembers sacrifices of Sept. 11, 2001

Irvington remembers sacrifices of Sept. 11, 2001

IRVINGTON — The township commemorated the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks with a ceremony that included recognition for local first responders and prayers for those lost. “One of the worst days in American history saw some of the most heroic acts from police, fire and EMS (emergency medical services),” said Irvington Fire Department Capt. Danny Cruz, […]

West Orange HS boys soccer team kicks up 4-0 start to the season

West Orange HS boys soccer team kicks up 4-0 start to the season

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School boys soccer team has enjoyed a 4-0 start to the season. The Mountaineers defeated Belleville, 2-1, in overtime on Sept. 9 at home. Juniors Marcus Jackson and Denis Banegas scored the goals for West Orange. Senior Lucas Andrada had an assist and sophomore Augustin Arrieta made […]

Wet weather spoils a Summer Nights movie showing of ‘Wonka’

Wet weather spoils a Summer Nights movie showing of ‘Wonka’

A screening of the new movie ‘Wonka’ was in West Orange on Floods Field in Meadowlands Park on Wednesday, Aug. 28, as part of the South Orange Summer Nights series, which is put on by the South Orange Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs and the South Orange Performing Arts Center. People arrived for the […]