WOAC exhibit showcases advanced high school artists

WOAC exhibit showcases advanced high school artists

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Through a partnership with the Visual and Performing Arts Program at West Orange High School, the West Orange Arts Center’s latest show features rising stars of West Orange’s arts community, from Saturday, March 7, through Sunday, March 29. A reception will take place Saturday, March 21, from 1 to 4 p.m. […]

Police respond to bank robbery in West Orange

Police respond to bank robbery in West Orange

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Earlier today, March 10, West Orange police received a call from a security company reporting several panic alarms generating from the TD Bank located at 425 Pleasant Valley Way. Responding units were immediately advised that a robbery had just occurred, which coincided with eyewitness accounts of a robbery inside the bank, […]

Hazel students ‘Feel the Beat’ at annual celebration

Hazel students ‘Feel the Beat’ at annual celebration

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Hazel Elementary School held its sixth annual “Feel the Beat” program, much to the delight of students, staff and parents, who came out in force to celebrate Black History Month and enjoy an evening of music, dance and spoken word. Fatou Mbaye-Halsey, Mten Halsey, Principal Ana Marti, Porl Gordon, Phyllis Seibert, […]

WOPL offers access to thousands of movies and more via Kanopy

WOPL offers access to thousands of movies and more via Kanopy

WEST ORANGE, NJ, — Looking to cut the cord or save money on cable and streaming subscriptions? West Orange Public Library patrons can now access the award-winning video streaming service Kanopy via their library log-in. Choose from thousands of films, documentaries, classic cinema, foreign and independent films, and more. But entertainment’s just the start. Kanopy […]

Area residents, youths protest zoo expansion

Students speak out against proposed amphitheater at Turtle Back Zoo

Area residents, youths protest zoo expansion

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders unanimously passed a resolution that authorized the county Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs to apply to the state for a $4 million grant for the proposed “conservation pavilion,” a 500-seat amphitheater to be built in the South Mountain Reservation northeast of the […]

Luna Stage to present ‘Gay History for Straight People!’

Luna Stage to present ‘Gay History for Straight People!’

WEST ORANGE, NJ — As part of its acclaimed American Voices series, Luna Stage will present “Hooray For Lady Land! Gay History For Straight People!” This show, which will run from March 14 through 30, is written and performed by Will Nolan as his comic alter-ego, Leola.  Leola is your new favorite Kelly Clarkson-worshipping senior […]

Makeovers for Daughters of Israel residents

Makeovers for Daughters of Israel residents

WEST ORANGE, NJ — On Feb. 24, a large group of female residents at Daughters of Israel enjoyed “Glamour Day” with professional makeovers by Two Beauties. The women received a fun skincare and makeup educational demo, facial mask treatment and mini makeovers. The program was made possible by a grant from the Jewish Women’s Foundation […]

Edison Village promoters nominated for award

Edison Village promoters nominated for award

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The New Jersey Builders Association has named Katherine Likaont and Hannah Yoo as finalists in its 33rd annual Sales & Marketing Awards program in recognition of their work for Prism Capital Partners’ Edison Lofts at Edison Village in West Orange. Likaont and Yoo both work for The Marketing Directors, a residential […]

Pastor and musician speaks at TLCC

Pastor and musician speaks at TLCC

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Dan Dean, of Christian music trio Phillips, Craig and Dean, performed at The Life Christian Church in West Orange on Sunday, Feb. 23. Dean sang three of the band’s songs and spoke about finding purpose in life.  After performing and speaking for more than 700 people at TLCC, Dean said he […]