The Durand-Hedden House & Garden recently held its annual Holiday Open House, which included a Gingerbread House Contest, photo opportunities with Jolly Old Saint Nick, live music with harpist Odarka Stockert, and shopping at the charming Country Store. They were also celebrating the 100th anniversary of Woolley Home Solutions, with a new exhibit on their […]
The dictionary says that an experienced and trusted advisor is a mentor and accordingly, resident Bob Silvera, 63, is just that for individuals contemplating a kidney transplant. A recipient himself, his road has been a medical odyssey. “It started 25 years ago with a heart issue,” he said recently. “It was a blocked artery. I […]
Photo Courtesy of Shirley Hendricks ALL CLASS REUNION: The annual post Thanksgiving all class reunion for graduates of East Orange High School was held in Kenilworth on Friday, Nov. 29. More than 200 people attended the event for the school that was open from 1891 to 2002. Pictured from left are Frank Johnson, Class of 1964, […]
I t was a gloomy, overcast day, but a bright light was spotted over the horizon. A helicopter appeared and circled the park where hundreds waited in anticipation. The song “Here Comes Santa Claus” began to play and the host yelled, “Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s Santa Claus! Make some noise for Santa!” It was the […]
EAST ORANGE — The East Orange Board of Education issued a statement last week, announcing that they are “deeply disappointed” in the current status of negotiations with the East Orange Education Association (EOEA), which is the teacher’s union. “Despite months of good-faith discussions, we were unable to reach an agreement on critical issues affecting East […]
Photos by Steve Ellmore By West Orange Public Information Officer Joseph Fagan The holiday season in West Orange became brighter and more joyful on Saturday, Dec. 7 with Mayor Susan McCartney’s Tree Lighting Ceremony and Santa Sighting. The much-anticipated annual event was held at West Orange Town Hall. The front lawn was once again […]
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 […]
SOUTH ORANGE — Hundreds of people gathered on the Seton Hall University campus to mark the 15th annual Christmas at the Hall celebration and Tree Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 3, on the University Green. The event included live performances from talented campus groups, including the Seton Hall University Theatre Council, Seton Hall Sapphires, Seton Hall […]
IRVINGTON — The township held its annual Holiday Spectacular in front of the municipal building on Thursday, Dec. 5. The theme of the event was Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and it featured the choirs from Union Avenue Middle School and Florence Avenue School singing holiday songs. There were also short speeches from the […]
The annual Christmas tree lighting was held Saturday evening in a chilly Ricalton Square, which was filled with people taking in the event.