WEST ORANGE, NJ — On Tuesday, May 28, Golda Och Academy will premiere its “Names, Not Numbers” Holocaust documentary film at Temple Beth Shalom, 193 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave. in Livingston. The film screening is open to the entire community. Doors open at 7 p.m., with the program starting promptly at 7:30. There is no […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — On Tuesday, June 4, Golda Och Academy will hold its annual spring gala at Congregation Beth El in South Orange, celebrating many of the school’s successes during the past year. Recognizing the important role of lay leadership in many of Golda Och’s achievements, the academy will honor Shari Broder, co-chairwoman of […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — An enthusiastic crowd was brought to its feet several times during the West Orange High School spring choral concert on May 9. Vocalists in grades nine through 12 joined together to perform a wide range of songs that entertained and amazed. A highlight of the evening was a performance of the […]
CAMDEN, NJ — As water utility providers across the nation celebrated Drinking Water Week from May 5 to 11, New Jersey American Water announced the recipients of its 2019 Environmental Grant Program awards. This year, the company has awarded a total of $27,404 to three distinguished organizations and community groups — including the West Orange […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Four seniors from the 2019 graduating class of West Orange High School will be attending West Point United States Military Academy, a record number in one year. But what makes it even more special it that Vanessa Lettman will be WOHS’ first ever female graduate to attend the prestigious school. The […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Following a week of activities from the Nikhil Badlani Foundation Youth Advisory Board at West Orange High School, on May 3 the foundation and school unveiled its new Traffic Safety Mural. The mural was the idea of Brett Zeligson, a WOHS junior and member of the Youth Advisory Board. He wanted […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Township Council approved on first reading at its April 30 meeting a licensing agreement that will allow Pleasant Valley Productions to run the Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center. The ordinance passed with a vote of 2-1; council members Susan McCartney and Cindy Matute-Brown voted yes and Councilman Joe […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange School District’s annual reading pajama party will be held at Liberty Middle School, 1 Kelly Drive, on Friday, May 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. This year’s theme is “Come Join the Circus,” and children from preschool through fifth grade are invited to attend. Pajamas are not mandatory, […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Liberty Middle School students had the opportunity to meet author, photographer and philanthropist Kate T. Parker on May 2. Parker is the author and photographer of two books, “Strong is the New Pretty” and “The Heart of a Boy.” She met with approximately 100 students, delivering the message: “It’s OK to […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — At the Friends of the West Orange Public Library plant and book sale on May 4 are, from left, organization members Carol Ford, Gail Szenez, Peter Perkowski, Jerry Sweeney, Robin Rockman and Lisa Touzeau.