WEST ORANGE, NJ — Cynthia Murren Di Giovanna, a former mathematics teacher at Edison Middle School, Roosevelt Middle School and Redwood Elementary School, died suddenly on July 22. She was 53 years old. Di Giovanna spent 15 years teaching in West Orange schools and was the recipient of several accolades for teaching excellence. She served […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The JCC MetroWest will hold Rock the Block, a street fair-style party, on Sunday, Aug. 5, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at 760 Northfield Ave. in West Orange. This free event, which will be held rain or shine, is targeted toward all ages. The day will include live music, inflatables, face […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange Idol returned to the town after a 16-year absence, allowing residents of all ages to show off their skills in the talent show and crowning three winners at Edison Middle School on July 21. The event, organized by the Downtown West Orange Alliance, asked residents to bring their talent […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Plans are moving ahead to rebuild and expand the athletic bubble at West Orange High School after a snowstorm caused it to collapse, Superintendent of Schools Jeffrey Rutzky and the West Orange Board of Education announced at the July 16 BOE meeting. The bubble is a covering that allows the fields […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — On Tuesday, July 17, 70 participants gathered at Chabad of West Orange to see the Second Temple built entirely out of Lego bricks by Yitzy Kasowitz, a master builder and Bais Hamikdash expert, and brother to Chabad Rabbi Mendy Kasowitz. After a thorough overview of the layout of the Holy Temple, […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Township Council approved a resolution awarding the township’s refuse and recycling contract to Suburban Disposal for a five-year period at its July 17 meeting, at the cost of $2,867,554 per year. The resolution passed 3-1, with Councilman Joe Krakoviak being the only opposing vote. Council President Susan McCartney recused herself […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Holy Trinity Episcopal Church’s food pantry is in need of donations, after seeing a drop in fundraising during the last six months. As donations via Venmo are no longer able to be taken, the food pantry is in need of funds to stay open and continue providing food to those […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — This year’s Summer Enrichment Program, held annually at West Orange High School, is being delighted in by 444 students. The program, which opened July 2, remains in full swing until July 27. The enrichment program first began more than 20 years ago as a way to provide music, art and educational […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — During a recent open house luncheon, leadership and brokers of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New Jersey Properties experienced The Mews at Edison Lofts within Prism Capital Partners’ redevelopment of the historic Thomas Edison Invention Campus in West Orange. The Mews features a boutique collection of 34 one- and two-bedroom new construction homes. […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — MetroPass, a collaborative program between Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ and area synagogues, provides qualified newcomers to the community — or to synagogue life — with complimentary High Holy Day tickets. In its eighth year, this program is designed to lower the barriers of entry and to encourage Jewish people […]