SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Members of the South Orange business community gathered at the South Orange Performing Arts Center on July 31 to discuss the changing state liquor laws as well as modifications to the village’s retail and business codes. The codes, which have been in place since the early 1980s, sometimes prevent business owners […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — According to East Orange’s 3rd Ward City Council representatives, Quilla Talmadge and Ted Green, Elmwood Park is the place to be on Sunday, Aug. 13, at noon, for the 12th annual Summer Jam concert that will cap off an eventful summer at the public park. “We have been having great initiatives. […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — Nassan’s Place, a nonprofit autism awareness organization, will be at the center of attention Sunday, Aug. 13, at center court in Madison Square Garden in New York City for the WNBA New York Liberty’s annual Autism Awareness Day game. This year, the Liberty will be facing off against the Detroit Sparks […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — A “Great Gatsby”-themed fashion show took place at Daughters of Israel on Aug. 4, coordinated by volunteer Rachel Katz. Some residents walked down the runway sporting 1920s-inspired attire, escorted by the volunteer models, while others sat back, took in the show, and enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres reminiscent of the era.
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ —Join the South Orange Public Library, 65 Scotland Road, for an eclipse viewing party on Monday, Aug. 21, from 1 to 4 p.m. Viewing beings at 1:21 p.m., peaks at 2:44 p.m. and ends at 4:01 p.m. According to scientists, 73 percent of the eclipse will be visible in South Orange. Do […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield Mandolin Orchestra invites members and prospective new members — with their instruments — to a membership social on Monday, Aug. 14, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Trumpets Jazz Club, 6 Depot Square, Montclair. RSVP to BMOmandolin@gmail.com or to Kristine Massari at 973-444-0357. The orchestra is looking for new members […]
NEWARK, NJ — Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino announced Aug. 9 that the County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey is offering four memorial scholarships: the Oscar W. Rittenhouse, the Andrew K. Ruotolo Jr., the Harris Y. Cotton and John H. Stamler memorial scholarships. Each scholarship is a one-year grant in the amount of […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Hilton Neighborhood Association’s Thursday, Aug. 17, meeting will take place at the Park Wood Diner, 1958 Springfield Ave. in Maplewood, at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to this annual event; you don’t have to be an HNA member to share an evening out with friends, as well as new acquaintances. Pay […]
BLOOMFIELD. NJ — The Talent Time Players, now it their 68th year, will present the musical, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” this week with evening performances Thursday through Saturday in the Bloomfield High School Auditorium at 8 p.m. When the original musical played on Broadway, there were nine in the cast, but Talent Time […]
ORANGE, NJ — Orange hosted the annual Caribbean Heritage Festival and Parade on Saturday, Aug. 5, that ended with a concert in Monte Irvin Orange Park, where one of Guyana’s biggest stars, singer Shelly-G, stole the show. After performing some of her most popular hits, she closed out her show with the fan favorite,“Touch Me,” […]