WEST ORANGE, NJ — Green Hill celebrates July 4 with the annual barbecue featuring hot dogs and hamburgers, corn on the cob, baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw and a dessert of watermelon and cookies. Photos Courtesy of Amy Simon
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — In new and ongoing work, Bloomfield will continue to improve its potable water system. A section of main along Belleville Avenue will be cleaned and relined in the coming months, according to Bloomfield Township Engineer Paul Lasek. The section is from Woodland Road to the Belleville border. The work will cost the township […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — South Mountain YMCA members can now download a free app that will help them make the most of their membership. The easy-to-use app from Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges allows members to check in to the facility using a barcode, search for exercise classes and add them to calendars, set fitness goals, […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Lynn and John Burza, both residents at Daughters of Israel in West Orange, renewed their wedding vows, celebrating 24 years together, in a beautiful outdoor ceremony on June 28. The happy couple were joined by residents and staff members. All enjoyed the live entertainment, festive decor and a delectable dessert.
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The East Orange Recreation Department has a full slate of summer programs available to children of all ages, now that the public school year has officially ended. “Camp starts Tuesday, June 27, and it runs for six weeks through the fourth of August,” said Vicki Lewis, the East Orange Recreation Department’s […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Heading into summer vacation, many parents and guardians become concerned with how their children will fill their time. Unstructured time can be dangerous, especially for teenagers who may have access to drugs or alcohol. Luckily, Essex County parents and guardians can count on ADAPT to help them steer their children in […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Gallery 1978 at Maplewood Arts Center will have its annual members exhibit, “Friends of 1978,” featuring visual self-expressions that are personal to each artist. This year, the exhibit will open this Saturday, July 8, with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m., and run until Sunday, July 30, with a closing reception […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Arts Center will host several art opportunities and exhibits during July and August. On Saturday, July 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Heidi Sussman will hold a one-day workshop on hot and cold wax techniques for photo enhancement. Admission is charged. For more information, contact Sussman at […]
TRENTON, NJ — Citizens interested in running for local school board office must file nominating petitions with their county clerk by 4 p.m. on Monday, July 31, for their names to appear on the Nov. 7 General Election ballot. Nominating petitions must be signed by at least 10 registered voters of the school district. Information […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Parking Authority launched a Valet Parking Pilot Program, run by AEValet, on June 16. This pilot program will last for six months. Drop off will be in the Firehouse Lot off of First Street near the Zip Cars and Scooter Shelter. Vehicles will be parked in the Third […]