WO mayor tells Chamber of Commerce that town is ready to face challenges

WO mayor tells Chamber of Commerce that town is ready to face challenges

West Orange Chamber of Commerce recently held its Annual Breakfast at the Rock Springs Golf Course. Event Chair Paul Petrigrow offered opening remarks, expressing that this was a networking event to meet and greet others in the community. He thanked the sponsors and the club for hosting the breakfast. Pastor Doug Adams led the flag […]

Private prison company given 15 year contract for ICE detainees

Private prison company given 15 year contract for ICE detainees

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has announced the imminent reopening of the Delaney Hall Facility in Newark after reaching an agreement with the facility’s owner to reestablish the federal immigration processing and​ detention center at the 1,000-bed facility. “This detention center is the first to open under the new administration,” said acting ICE Director Caleb […]

Renaissance coming to Orange

Renaissance coming to Orange

The development that will replace the abandoned Orange Memorial Hospital is envisioned as a new town square for the city. “This is not just a real estate project,” said Terrence Murray, managing partner of Gateway Merchant Banking and a South Orange resident. Gateway Merchant Banking, a real estate development firm, has gotten approval from the […]

Two cannabis businesses get approval from Township Council

Two cannabis businesses get approval from Township Council

By Lurie Silverman Correspondent WEST ORANGE — The township gave a nod of approval earlier this month to two cannabis entities, Yerrr Canna for the manufacturing of marijuana and Blue Violet Grow for the cultivation and manufacturing of marijuana. This brings the number of town approved marijuana businesses up to six, though only one has […]

Holiday flea market draws crowd to Baker Street in Maplewood

Holiday flea market draws crowd to Baker Street in Maplewood

Baker Street in Maplewood was shut down on Sunday, Dec. 8, for a flea market featuring about 50 vendors on the street and in the Baker Street parking lot. Vendors sold a variety of items including vintage clothes, new clothes including hats, scarves and outerwear. Candles, honey and a variety of gifts were available, while […]

Chamber of Commerce meeting again

Chamber of Commerce meeting again

EAST ORANGE — The East Orange Chamber of Commerce has begun meeting again following a hiatus of several years. Entrepreneurs, business owners and elected officials attended meetings on Sept. 18 and Oct. 16 in the East Orange Public Library to hear presentations from the newly elected leadership of the chamber. The meetings were the first […]

Digging in and branching out

Digging in and branching out

Over the past 28 years the owners of Pleasantdale Château have planted hundreds of new trees on the estate as part of their plans to further expand the number of native plant species throughout their woodlands and grounds. The latest phase of planting is occurring throughout this year. Work at Pleasantdale Château, which is known […]

Target signs lease for space in West Orange Plaza

Target signs lease for space in West Orange Plaza

WEST ORANGE — Target has signed a lease for a 211,500-square-foot space at West Orange Plaza. “As one of the country’s most desirable anchor tenants, Target will add vibrancy and economic activity both to West Orange Plaza and the surrounding community,” said Sidney Singer, vice president of leasing at Levin Management Corporation (LMC). “At a […]

Film studio proposal moves forward

Film studio proposal moves forward

WEST ORANGE — The Township Council has approved Matrix Development Group’s purchase of a 12-acre tract of land that will be the home to a proposed film studio, along with a new corridor connecting the film studio to the Downtown. “West Orange Township is standing at a transformative threshold with this $10 million dollar investment […]