WEST ORANGE, NJ — Township historian Joseph Fagan will present “Thomas Edison During World War I” on Sunday, Nov. 10, at 2 p.m. at the Thomas Edison National Historical Park, 211 Main St. in West Orange. Everyone is invited to this free event. This event is part of the “One Book, One Town – West […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange community is being asked to donate items to be sent to U.S. servicemen and servicewomen who will be stationed away from home during the holiday season. A collection box will be available through Nov. 30 in the Municipal Clerk’s Office in Room 101 at Town Hall, 66 Main […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange launched a book club on Saturday, Oct. 26, when the Thomas Edison National Historical Park teamed up with Random House for the debut of “Edison,” a biography of the town’s most famous resident by Pulitzer Award-winner Edmund Morris. From November through April, the park will be teaming up with […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Three candidates are running for the two open seats on the West Orange Board of Education in a quiet local election season for West Orange. All challengers, Jennifer Tunnicliffe, Jeremias Salinas and Gary Rothstein discussed what they would do to make the district better, if elected, in a debate hosted by […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The Junior League of the Oranges and Short Hills invites local nonprofit organizations to apply for a Community Grant for 2019-20. Grants range from $500 to $5,000. Grant recipients will be announced in the spring. The grants will be awarded to qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations whose programs further JLOSH’s “Fill the Need” […]
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 […]