Love and acceptance at Pride festival

WEST ORANGE — Hundreds turned out for the Seventh Annual West Orange Pride event, held at Town Hall on June 11, and the vibe was one of love and support for the LGBTQ+ community. “Today’s Pride event was amazing,” said chairperson Gianna Garcia. “The energy and enthusiasm from the volunteers and attendees was contagious, creating […]

Mt. Pleasant students get Giant reward

Mt. Pleasant students get Giant reward

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Students from Mount Pleasant Elementary School in West Orange were among the students at MetLife Stadium who were rewarded by the New York Giants and the American Dairy Association for their commitment to health and wellness at school. About 75 students from local New Jersey schools were in attendance, including students […]

Rotary Club awards $8,000 to 10 groups

WEST ORANGE — The Rotary Club has awarded a total of $8,000 to 10 local organizations. The club gives out funds annually from money that is raised during events held throughout the year. This year, financial support is being given to the following organizations: • The West Orange Police Athletic League, which for more than […]

West Orange High School showcases student films

West Orange High School showcases student films

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Burgeoning filmmakers were in the spotlight at West Orange High School as their movies premiered on May 15 at the school’s second Film Festival. “These movies were made while the students went to school, took tests, played on varsity teams, turned in projects, and participated in other clubs. It’s hard to […]

Kelly Elementary holds Color Run fundraiser

Kelly Elementary holds Color Run fundraiser

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Kelly Elementary School held a Color Run on May 5 as a fundraiser sponsored by the PTA. Students navigated an obstacle course on the school field while volunteers tossed clouds of brightly colored dust in their paths. Color Runs, increasingly popular in the United States over the past decade, are partly […]

West Orange remembers its fallen

West Orange remembers its fallen

WEST ORANGE, NJ — A Memorial Day Program was held on the steps of the municipal building on Monday, May 29. The event included the Pledge of Allegiance, remarks by Mayor Susan McCartney, a wreath dedication, posting of the colors and retiring of the colors by the Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corp. Color […]

Flag display pays tribute to heroes

Flag display pays tribute to heroes

WEST ORANGE, NJ – One hundred American flags line Pleasant Valley Way in front of West Orange High and Kelly Elementary schools. These flags are part of the “Flags for Heroes” initiative spearheaded by West Orange Rotary with cooperation from the West Orange School District, and they stand to recognize the leaders, neighbors, and veterans […]

Haitian flag raised, history recalled

Haitian flag raised, history recalled

WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange Flag Raising Committee and Human Relations Commission hosted the third annual Haitian Flag Raising on Tuesday, May 16 on the 220th anniversary of Haitian Flag Day. “As the mayor and as an educator, we are fortunate to live in a town that honors and recognizes our people and […]

West Orange students visit Taiwan

West Orange students visit Taiwan

WEST ORANGE, NJ  — Juniors and seniors in the West Orange High School Chinese program had the opportunity to travel to Taiwan through the International Partnership of Education Research and Communication during spring break. The 17-hour direct flight from JFK to Taipei’s Taoyuan Airport arrived on April 9 and students made their first trip to […]

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