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, […]
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 […]
Students speak out against proposed amphitheater at Turtle Back Zoo
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 […]
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 […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The monastery on Ridgeway Avenue became occupied once again in December, when a group of Buddhist monks moved in and began introducing themselves to the West Orange community. Buddhist Insights moved into town from New York City and is about to launch a schedule of community programming. Founded by Ayya Soma, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — In preparation for Earth Hour, the West Orange Environmental Commission will hold a kick-off event on Wednesday, March 11, at 4:30 p.m. at the Thomas Edison National Historical Park, 211 Main St. in West Orange. Earth Hour is an annual event from the World Wildlife Federation in which communities around the […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Last November, frigid water conditions rapidly moving off of New Jersey’s coast brought the largest number of green sea turtles ever recorded onto the state’s shores. Rescuers scrambled to respond to calls to help various species of sea turtles up and down the coast. All of these threatened and endangered sea […]