The 496 West Orange High School seniors who completed all required courses graduated on June 22 in a late-afternoon ceremony held at Codey Arena. Following the processional, which featured the Honor Court comprised of the top 10 percent of rising seniors, the National Anthem was sung in four-part harmony by graduating seniors Morgan Palent, Madison […]
Richard E. Koehler Special to Essex News Daily I am often asked, “When are ‘they’ going to put the statue back up on St. John’s School? We miss seeing it.” On the highest point in the City of Orange stands the Church of St. John the Evangelist, the Catholic Mother Church of the Oranges. […]
WEST ORANGE — The mayor has ordered that all township buildings with the exception of those used by emergency responders must close by 11 p.m. Mayor Susan McCartney said she issued this order primarily because Township Council meetings have been lasting too long. “Over the past few months, despite the Council President’s attempts to end […]
More than 30 volunteers came out on Saturday, June 17, to begin the transformation of the 43,000 square foot expanse of turf grass, south of the Shady Nook picnic area of the South Mountain Conservancy, into a vibrant pollinator meadow. By carefully selecting native species indigenous to this region of New Jersey, the goal is […]
WEST ORANGE — The West Orange Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards dinner, recognizing an educator, a police officer, a business and a fire department for their actions during the past year. After introductory remarks by Board Member Adam Wolf, Pastor Terry Smith of The Life Christian Church gave a keynote speech, first praising […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange African Heritage Organization (WOAHO) held its annual Holcomb Scholarship Fundraiser called “Men Who Cook” on June 11. The event raises money and provides scholarships to college bound West Orange High School students. Dr. Ansley LaMar of the New Jersey City University Department of Psychology, was the keynote speaker […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Graduating seniors in the West Orange High School chapter of the Sebastian LaSapio Rho Kappa Honor Society received their graduation cords, and juniors were inducted during a ceremony held in the Library Media Center on May 23. Membership in the Sebastian LaSapio chapter of Rho Kappa, The National Social Studies Honor […]
WEST ORANGE — Italian culture was celebrated at West Orange High School at “La Notte Italiana Brillava” or “Italian Night.” The June 2 event was organized by students of the Italian Club and Italian Honor Society, along with advisors Rosanna Zamloot and Vincenza Amabile, and showcased many of the rich traditions and diversity of six […]
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 […]
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 […]