ORANGE, NJ — STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges’ Class of 2021 will graduate June 25, with Ibrahima Sacko as valedictorian and Sophia Estape as salutatorian. Sacko earned a grade-point average of 4.49 and plans to attend Rutgers University–Newark to major in biology. During his tenure at STEM Academy, he participated in boys soccer as […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Essex County Deputy Parks Director Kate Hartwyk, left, and program coordinator Jackie Matthews, right, present awards to, from left, Anaz Emam from West Orange, Natham Emam from East Orange and Jayden Robinson from East Orange, who all caught the most fish in the boys ages 11-15 category at the Essex County Fishing […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — Eighth-graders at the Cicely L. Tyson Community School of Performing Arts graduated on June 18 at Paul Robeson Stadium and are looking forward to the next stop on their academic journeys. Reflecting on their middle school years, students recently shared some favorite memories from their tenure at Tyson. “I was dancing […]
ORANGE, NJ — The popular saying ‘The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach’ rang true on June 9 when three Orange community leaders competed in the culinary cooking challenge “Chopped Style” during Orange Week 2021. Held at Orange High School and sponsored by Chartwells school dining services, the virtual cooking competition saw […]
ORANGE, NJ — Orange’s Dezmond Morgan, center, caught the most fish in the boys ages 1-5 category at the Essex County Fishing Derby in Monte Irvin Orange Park in Orange on Tuesday, June 15. He caught five fish. Presenting the award are Essex County Deputy Parks Director Kate Hartwyk, left, and program coordinator Jackie Matthews, […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — Marrying lessons with hands-on projects is what teacher Paulette Thompson does best. Thompson, a mild cognitive impairment teacher for grades six through eight at the Cicely L. Tyson Community School of Performing Arts in East Orange, had her students plant hostas as part of a culminating activity for a science lesson. […]
ORANGE, NJ — The John Robert Lewis Early Childhood Center in Orange celebrated its pre-K students moving up to kindergarten with a celebratory event on June 10. Principal Cayce J. Cummins and teachers presented their classes to proud families with music and dance and gave the students certificates for a job well done. Board of […]
ORANGE, NJ — Qualiyyah Bass has been named the salutatorian for Orange High School’s Class of 2021. She earned an impressive grade-point average of 4.27 and plans to attend Hampton University, located in Hampton, Va., to major in criminal justice and cybersecurity. During her tenure at Orange High School, she participated in the OHS Dance […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The Mayor on the Block program recently visited the 3rd Ward of East Orange, starting at Hudson Avenue and Sunnyside Terrace. Mayor Ted Green was joined by East Orange officials and employees to hear from residents, clean up the area and disperse information. Photos Courtesy of East Orange City Hall
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The 2021 Essex County Free SummerMusic Concert Series will bring a diverse group of musicians and entertainers to perform at locations throughout the Essex County Park System. This year’s free series features three concert and fireworks spectaculars, five concerts in Brookdale Park, 12 concerts throughout the county, and two cultural festivals. […]