WEST ORANGE, NJ — A day of good food, fellowship and fun is in store for all who attend “Men Who Cook, With a Purpose,” presented by Nia Fellowship Baptist Church on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 1 to 6 p.m. at the church, located at 174 South Valley Road, West Orange. Tickets are charged. The […]
TRENTON, NJ — Drivers are urged to use extra caution and watch for white-tailed deer as deer mating season gets under way and darkness arrives earlier, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Fish and Wildlife announced. White-tailed deer become more active during mating season, also known as the fall rut. Deer are […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Animal Welfare League raised $2,500, thanks to the town’s second Barktober Halloween Dog Parade, held at the West Orange Farmers Market on Saturday, Oct. 26. Trophies and medals were awarded to the best-costumed animals. The event was organized by residents and dog lovers Laura Lab, Stacey Reese, Beth […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Career and Technical Education Department at West Orange High School sponsored a presentation on supply chain management on Oct. 18 as part of its consideration to add the course to its current career course options. In addition to the academic curricula at WOHS, the Career and Technical Education Department provides […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Mayor Robert Parisi, Superintendent of Schools Scott Cascone and Liberty Middle School Principal Robert Klemt were all on hand for a fun afternoon of community engagement as they attended the annual senior citizens Halloween party on Oct. 25 in the Katz Center at Degnan Park. The event was run by Department […]
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is honoring three 2019 Green Communities Achievement Award winners for outstanding contributions to urban and community forestry, Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe announced recently. The township of West Windsor in Mercer County; consulting forester John D. Linson, a New Jersey licensed tree expert and West Orange’s […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. dedicated a memorial plaque in honor of the late John P. Doeffinger, a longtime member of the volunteer docent organization at Turtle Back Zoo and president of the Zoological Society of New Jersey, the fundraising arm of the zoo. The plaque is located on the […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Three West Orange police officers were promoted in an Oct. 18 ceremony at the Wilshire Grand Hotel. Each officer was sworn in by Mayor Robert Parisi, with a member of their family holding the Bible. Rich McDonald was promoted to captain, Tito John was promoted to lieutenant and Rory Kearns was […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The members of the West Orange Community Band surprised and honored leader Steve Kimmons with a beautiful plaque at their dress rehearsal for their final performance of their inaugural season.
WEST ORANGE, NJ — On Thursday, Oct. 3, the Arc of Essex County, a Livingston-based nonprofit that provides support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted its sixth annual “Uncorked & Uncapped: Wine, Beer & Food Tasting Experience” at the Wilshire Grand Hotel. This year’s event included more than 135 wine, craft beer, spirits […]