West Orange’s Chamber of Commerce, The Rotary Club, The Lions Club and UNICO came together to celebrate their Annual Community Thanksgiving Luncheon. The event was held at The Wilshire Grand Hotel in West Orange on November 22. The event also served as an opportunity to support Holy Trinity Food Pantry, which has been key […]
WEST ORANGE — A tough and elusive wild turkey nicknamed “Turkules,” who was a fixture on the front lawns of Kessler Institute and Daughters Of Israel both located on Pleasant Valley Way, has been captured. Turkules gained notoriety over the last two months when he set up camp and took over the location causing widespread […]
Dave Goren is living in Alabama but he spends a lot of time thinking about West Orange. And it’s the township of West Orange that shines in his new novel; “Canyon: The Extraordinary Life of Dan Johnson,” which is a fictional story about the world’s tallest man. Dan Johnson lives in Manhattan and plays for […]
With the holiday season upon us, gift shopping can be fun—or stressful. Finding the perfect gifts for loved ones might be a challenge but Essex County offers much when it comes to gifts that are unique, original, and thoughtful. And you’ll feel great supporting local businesses. The following are a few shopping ideas: Saturday, Nov. […]
WEST ORANGE — Luna Stage will host the regional premiere of “Trich,” a play about an obsessive compulsive disorder. The show was written and will be performed by United Solo Best Actress Winner Becca Schneider. Jenn Haltman and Casey Pfeifer will direct the show, which will have a two-week run from Dec. 1 to Dec. […]
Jarrett Seltzer created what some called a “magical bagel” at home before he decided to start his own business. When the West Orange resident opened up Bagels by Jarret — or BXJ — at 451 Mount Pleasant Ave., West Orange, there were lines down the street. “Super popular business,” he said. Then COVID-19 hit. During […]
It’s one tough turkey. It’s been hit by a tranquilizer dart to no avail and rumors have it that it’s been hit by a car, chased joggers, attacked bicyclists, stopped traffic and been deemed a hometown hero. West Orange officials became aware of the turkey several weeks ago when it was spotted trotting around Pleasant […]
UNION CITY, NJ — The sixth-seeded and defending champion West Orange High School football team lost at second-seeded Union City, 20-14, in the semifinals of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s North Jersey, Section 2, Group 5 state playoffs on Friday, Nov. 3. West Orange ended the season with a 5-5 record. Union City […]
Maria Vera appears to have won election to the West Orange School Board, having defeated incumbent Melinda Huerta 3246 to 1611, according to numbers provided by the Essex County Clerk’s Office.. Vera is a school counselor for the Orange Twp Board of Education with a BA in early childhood education from Montclair State University and […]
A Gaelic football league is recruiting players from Essex County. Gaelic football is a sport deeply rooted in Gaelic culture, blending the physicality of soccer, the skill of basketball, and the high-scoring nature of Australian rules football. While the sport may be unfamiliar to many, its fast-paced and thrilling gameplay offers a fresh and exciting […]