EAST ORANGE, NJ — The East Orange YMCA will benefit from a $337,000 federal grant given to the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges to bolster the Y’s mental health services for staff and the community. “This award will support our efforts to build a strong foundation for addressing the mental health crisis facing our communities […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood-based Valerie Fund is one of the charities that will benefit from Jersey Mike’s Subs 13th Annual March “Month of Giving” campaign to support local charities. The Month of Giving campaign will culminate with Jersey Mike’s “Day of Giving” on Wednesday, March 29, when local Jersey Mike’s restaurants will give 100 […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Stephane Wrembel wants people to know the beauty of Gypsy culture. “I want people to be exposed to French gypsy culture,” Wrembel said. “To be exposed to the Gypsy life, there is something magical to it. It can’t be explained, you must witness it.” Wrembel, a jazz guitarist who is French but […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The “Book Worms” shared smiles, laughter, hugs, and high fives after the team was declared the victors of the first annual “Reading Trivia Bowl.” The event, which took place at Cicely L. Tyson Middle/High School, started as a collaboration between Assistant Principal Ameenah Poole and Literacy Arts Coach Fay Carr and […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — East Orange Mayor Ted Green hosted a “Generational Wealth” art show at city hall on Feb. 14, displaying the work of the Onque Family for Black History Month. The Onques played an instrumental role in the creation of the Black Lives Matter mural at Manufacture’s Village. The family goes by the […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The doors to Carteret Elementary School classrooms were decorated last month to make everyone feel welcomed, according to guidance counselor Marrissa Acosta. “For Martin Luth King, Jr. Day, last year, we picked someone famous and decorated the doors with their inspiration. But this year, we wanted something more personal to the students […]
SOUTH ORANGE — For the first time, a client of JESPY has been named to a South Orange Village committee. A JESPY client, identified as Michael J., has been named to the Walk Bike Ride South Orange Committee created by the township’s Board of Trustees and tasked with advocating for public safety throughout the township. […]
EAST ORANGE — Christine Williams recently celebrated seven years since her life was saved by a double-lung transplant at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. The East Orange native and lifelong New Jersey resident enjoyed this milestone with loved ones and friends, including her five children, nine grandchildren, and a great-grandson. “I feel like every day […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Elks have raised more than $4,000 for Girls Helping Girls. Period. In February, the Elks hosted their annual Galentine’s Day Dance Party, organized by members Christy Harmon, Elizabeth Olson, Erica Dagley Galea and Kelly McKestern. The party included DJ Preston Olson, who is an Elk, and the organization […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Music filled the air on Sunday, March 12, as the West Orange St. Patrick’s Day Parade made its way through the township. “We really lucked out with fantastic weather,” said Jim McNany, president of the Shillelagh Club. “We had rain the day before, a wintery mix the day after, but great […]