WEST ORANGE, NJ — On Monday, June 18, Hazel Elementary School students honored first responders for all they do to help maintain a safe and secure school environment and for their service to the community at large.
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Mt. Pleasant Elementary School held its 17th annual Flag Day ceremony on June 14, bringing the school community together to honor local veterans. Flag Day is celebrated in the United States on June 14 and commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777. National Flag […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — As the countdown to graduation neared, graduating seniors visited their elementary schools on June 13 to be recognized by current students with “clap-outs.” The seniors walked through the halls of their old schools and were cheered by students and teachers as they passed through. The visit was not only fun for […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — On June 21, Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. announced plans to install a new traffic signal at the intersection of Pleasant Valley Way and Alisa Drive in West Orange. The upgrades to the intersection will enhance pedestrian and motor vehicle safety near West Orange High School and make it easier […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs will host a month-long schedule of free activities to celebrate July as National Parks and Recreation Month. The public is invited to enjoy “Wellness on the Waterfront,” which includes yoga demonstrations, concerts, movies, and arts and crafts at the South Mountain […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Township Council approved the 2018 municipal budget of $83,225,484 at its June 12 meeting with a 4-1 vote, with Councilman Joe Krakoviak casting the only opposing vote. Under this budget, taxes will be raised by 2 percent, an increase of $5 per month for the average West Orange […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Residents of all ages and talents are welcome to compete for trophy and bragging rights at the “West Orange Idol” talent show, sponsored by the Downtown West Orange Alliance, on Saturday, July 21, from 2 to 7 p.m. in front of Edison Middle School. For more information and to register, visit […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — New Jersey Transit facilities planners got a sneak peek of a West Orange High School engineering project June 13, when juniors Mya Bembry and Bryce Nelms showed off the prototype of a solar-powered bus shelter they have been working on in their engineering and design solutions class. The project was developed […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The 111th annual meeting of Daughters of Israel took place Tuesday, June 12, at the West Orange facility. The evening included an installation of officers and governors, and a cocktail reception. Pictured, from left, are James Gurland, past DOI president and chairman of the nominating committee; Susan Grosser, DOI executive vice […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The seventh annual Musical Celebration and Tribute to Nikhil was held June 12 at Liberty Middle School, bringing community members together to showcase the wide range of musical talent shared by West Orange students and faculty. The concert was a culmination of a year of practice and education through the Music […]