Service clubs come together

Service clubs come together

  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 […]

The man finally catches up to Turkules

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 […]

Local holiday gift suggestions

Local holiday gift suggestions

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. […]

Luna Stage to host premiere of ‘Trich,’ play about an obsessive compulsive disorder

Luna Stage to host premiere of ‘Trich,’ play about an obsessive compulsive disorder

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. […]

Bagel store owner vows to fight on despite loss

Bagel store owner vows to fight on despite loss

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 […]

Reigning champion West Orange HS football team comes up short against Union City in the North 2, Group 5 sectional playoff semifinals

Reigning champion West Orange HS football team comes up short against Union City in the North 2, Group 5 sectional playoff semifinals

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 […]

Vera defeats incumbent Huerta in West Orange

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 […]

Gaelic football recruiting players

Gaelic football recruiting players

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 […]

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