Vanguard, that starts with V, and that rhymes with T, and that stands for ‘theater’

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — In unique ways, local families are coming together both onstage and off in the Vanguard Theater Company’s production of “The Music Man,” for two shows this weekend at South Orange Middle School on N. Ridgewood Road. The shows will be Saturday, Dec. 16, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 17, at […]

Seth Boyden journalists describe recent activities at their school

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Nov. 6 and 8 were special days at Seth Boyden. On Nov. 6, Seth Boyden held its second Cardboard Challenge. The students took the entire morning to design a game, structure or costume out of cardboard. Then, in the afternoon, they rotated and experienced/observed each other’s designs. Seth Boyden students demonstrated their […]

Open houses at Village Apts.

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Village Apartments of the Jewish Federation, a senior living community in South Orange, will hold two open house events for its new luxury one-bedroom, one-bath apartments for adults 62 and older. Area residents interested in viewing the apartments are invited to come to the community on Thursday, Dec. 21, from 3 […]

CHS filmmakers take top honors at film festival

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Columbia High School film and animation teacher Paul Marigliano’s students recently swept the 2017 Ramapo College of New Jersey High School Film Festival. Several of Marigliano’s students took top honors. CHS student Max Goldstein won Best Documentary for directing his film, “Village to Village.” The film can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGSvq9gilxo. Sophie […]

TSTI collects 107 turkeys for Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel, the Reform synagogue in South Orange, held its 21st annual Thanksgiving turkey drive on Sunday, Nov. 19; members collected 107 frozen turkeys for the Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges as well as holiday groceries, pantry staples and winter coats for adults and children. TSTI is one of […]

SO joins state safety campaign ‘Street Smart NJ’

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The head of the South Orange Police Department Traffic Bureau, Lt. Michael Corrigan, recently announced that South Orange has launched a Street Smart NJ pedestrian safety education campaign aimed at reducing pedestrian-motor vehicle crashes in New Jersey. The Street Smart NJ campaign is a collaborative effort between public, private and nonprofit […]

Christmas with First Presbyterian & Trinity

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — All are welcome to celebrate the Christmas season at First Presbyterian & Trinity Church in South Orange on all Sundays of Advent, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve at 111 South Orange Ave. in South Orange. On Sunday, Dec. 17, the third Sunday of Advent, the church will have a family […]

County police to crack down on impaired driving

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The Essex County Sheriff’s Office will join with the county’s 22 municipal police departments and participate in a statewide crackdown on drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs as part of the annual end of year “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. From now through Jan. 1, law enforcement officials will […]

SOPD advises residents to have home surveillance and call police as needed

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Police Department reiterated the importance of vigilance and crime prevention efforts in a Dec. 5 statement. Residents are instructed to call the police whenever they see or hear something unusual; according to police, gut instincts are often correct and should be followed. Police also encourage residents to keep […]