Eighth-grade graduates reflect on their time at Cicely Tyson School

Eighth-grade graduates reflect on their time at Cicely Tyson School

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 angler catches five fish in Monte Irvin Orange Park

Orange angler catches five fish in Monte Irvin Orange Park

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, […]

Hands-on projects in Cicely Tyson School classroom inspire students

Hands-on projects in Cicely Tyson School classroom inspire students

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.  […]

Celebrating Orange Week with a moving-up ceremony

Celebrating Orange Week with a moving-up ceremony

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 […]

Bass is named Class of 2021 salutatorian at Orange High School

Bass is named Class of 2021 salutatorian at Orange High School

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 […]

Mayor on the Block visits East Orange’s 3rd Ward

Mayor on the Block visits East Orange’s 3rd Ward

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 SummerMusic Concert Series returns for 2021

Essex County SummerMusic Concert Series returns for 2021

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. […]

Local boys win fishing competition at Weequahic Park

Local boys win fishing competition at Weequahic Park

EAST ORANGE / WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange’s Aiden Newman, left, and East Orange’s Nathan Eman, right, caught the most fish in the male age 11-15 category at the Essex County Fishing Derby in Weequahic Park in Newark on June 10. They each caught one fish. Presenting the award is program coordinator Jackie Matthews, […]

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