ORANGE — It took about an hour for the 143-year-old building at 179 Central Place to come down. “It was built in 1881,” said Walter D. McNeil Jr., executive director of the Orange Housing Authority. “You can imagine, the building materials were not the best.” It was a two family home acquired by the Orange […]
MAPLEWOOD — Maplewoodstock, the annual music and art festival in Memorial Park, was held last weekend before a large and energetic crowd that dealt with oppressive heat, heavy rain and thunder but still seemed to have a good time. “Everything went terrifically well,” said Tarquin Learned, a long-time member of the committee that runs the […]
Nadine Wright-Arbubakkr has been given a $25,000 Russ Berrie award, recognizing her work with an East Orange based non-profit that helps people with autism and their families in underserved areas. Wright-Arbubakkr said she felt humbled and grateful to be included just among the nominees but to actually win was very special. “I was truly honored […]
Fourth of July activities in Maplewood included a dog parade and costume contest. The parade included one very brave cat while the dog costume contest was won by Deputy Mayor Jamaine Cripe’s dog. .
The winners of the Fourth of July Run Through Maplewood were both township residents. Noah Kaufman, top left, finished first overall with a time of 17:35.06. Izzy Gladstone, upper right, was the first female finisher, completing the course in 18:44.42. She was sixth overall. Constantin Schreiber, of Union, was the second male at 17:58.68 and […]
Planning experts and business people gathered last week to talk and hear about what’s happening in Orange, East Orange and Irvington. The fourth Annual “Tri-Community Commercial & Residential Development Seminar” was held June 26 at Sandwiches Unlimited in Orange on North Center Street. The event brings together business owners and planning officials representing the municipalities […]
ORANGE — A gospel festival was held on Saturday, June 29, in Monte Irvin Park. The event featured the Bethel Baptist Church Choir, pictured at upper right; Dawn Bowles, above left; and Charles Barner, above center. Also singing were the Cross and Crown Christian Church Choir and the St. Mathew AME Church Choir. The event […]
SOUTH ORANGE — The Meadowland Park Conservancy hosted Star Spangled South Orange on Saturday in the park. The event included music from the South Orange Symphony, the Studio 509 Dancers, and a Sloppy Joe eating contest won by Scott Egelberg with second place going to William Cho and third to Michael Schvarzzian.