WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange’s Human Relations Commission, Public Library Teen Advisory Group and the high school Unity Club came together at Town Hall on Oct. 25 for a panel discussing race, diversity and responsibility. The panel featured 11 high school students from WOHS, Seton Hall Prep and the Pingry School discussing social issues, […]
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — There are three seats open on the South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education, and eight candidates are vying to fill them in the Nov. 7 general election. Incumbent BOE President Elizabeth Baker is running for a second term, as is incumbent BOE member Donna Smith. Challengers are Anthony Mazzocchi, Robin […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The second “BARKtoberfest” pet adoption event recently took place in the Berson Learning Center parking lot at Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange. The event raised funds for participating animal shelters and rescue groups, and resulted in a number of pet adoptions with additional applications pending. Donating their time to make […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — JCC MetroWest presents “Creativity and Continuity: A Celebration of 140 Years of JCC Arts Programming” in the Gaelen Gallery East at the Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC, Ross Family Campus, 760 Northfield Ave., West Orange. The exhibit will be on view Nov. 11 through Dec. 28. A reception will be held […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Elks recently presented a $1,000 check to South Orange Middle School for its orchestra and band programs. The men and women of the Elks support local schools, food pantries, scouts, veterans and children with special needs. The South Orange Elks have been part of the community since 1909.
NUTLEY, NJ — Three Nutley residents, Theresa Juffo, Anthony J. Andolino Sr., and Nina R. Del Collo, were blue ribbon winners in the 2017 Essex County Senior Citizens Juried Art Show. Ruffo received first place in the professional watercolor category for ‘Summer Bliss,’ Andolino received first place in the non-professional acrylic category for ‘Lemonade’ and […]
ORANGE, NJ — The Committee for an Elected Orange School Board is scheduled to meet on Thursday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m. at the Church of the Oranges Seventh Day Adventist on Reynolds Terrace, ahead of the general election Tuesday, Nov. 7, that could decide once and for all whether or not Orange voters will […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Come out and support Maplewood Rotary in its fight against hunger in Maplewood and surrounding communities. Maplewood Rotary is hosting an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner on Saturday, Nov. 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Prospect Presbyterian Church, 646 Prospect St. in Maplewood. Tickets are charged and include a delicious spaghetti dinner, with […]
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — A former Glen Ridge elementary school principal, after years of lobbying state legislators, has seen a bill protecting seniors signed into law. Maureen Persi, the former principal of Forest and Linden avenues school, lobbied to have police notified if abuse, neglect or exploitation occurred to residents of senior housing. The bill […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — In a quiet local election season for West Orange, there are two candidates running for the one open seat on the West Orange Board of Education in the Nov. 7 election. Challengers Chris Diaz and Ken Alper shared their platforms with the public at a debate on Oct. 26, as well […]