District has a new super with a plan

District has a new super with a plan

The East Orange School District has a new superintendent. The Board of Education announced last week that Christopher C. Irving had been hired as the district’s new superintendent and that he had started working on July 1. Irving has more than 14 years of experience in educational leadership and was most recently assistant commissioner of […]

Fatal fire is under investigation

An investigation is underway into a house fire that claimed the lives of an adult and two of her grandchildren. Shortly after 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, the West Orange Fire Department responded to reports of a fire at a residence on Liberty Street, according to a press release from Essex County Prosecutor Theodore […]

Be driven by a Car Loan you can trust

Be driven by a Car Loan you can trust

Pre-approval advice from Nutley’s Credit Union     Most drivers aren’t motivated to apply for financing before shopping for their first or next ride. What you might not realize is that a pre-approval can be a safety feature. Protective measures of a Pre-approval Know how much you can afford so you don’t overspend Be able […]

Nassan’s Place founder is honored

Nassan’s Place founder is honored

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 […]

WOHS graduate awarded ‘Future Female Leader’ scholarship

WOHS graduate awarded ‘Future Female Leader’ scholarship

Olivia Raymond was awarded a Future Female Leader scholarship by the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). “It feels amazing!” said Raymond, who graduated from West Orange High School last month. The $1,000 NSHSS scholarship recognizes young women who are leaders in the schools and communities, empowering them to become mentors for the young […]

West Orange celebrates independence

West Orange celebrates independence

It was a festive Independence Day Celebration at Rooney Circle. There were 13 food trucks, live music, a DJ, and a kid’s zone with inflatables and a bubble machine. Carnaby Street Band entertained the crowd with classic rock hits like “Runaway,” “Time of the Season,” “Tuesday Afternoon,” and “It’s So Easy.” Later in the day […]

Slideshow: Fourth of July Race through Maplewood

Slideshow: Fourth of July Race through Maplewood

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 […]

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