‘Power of the Purse’

WEST ORANGE, NJ — On Thursday, Nov. 16, the United Way of Essex and West Hudson will host its first Power of the Purse Luncheon and Auction featuring personal finance expert Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche. The Power of the Purse initiative will connect a diverse, dynamic and dedicated network of women and community leaders throughout […]

WO teen arrested in stabbing of other WO teen in Montclair

WEST ORANGE, NJ — A 14-year-old male from West Orange sustained multiple stab wounds during an altercation in Montclair’s Nishuane Park on Thursday, Nov. 2, according to the Montclair Police Department. Officers were called to the park at 6:50 p.m. for an injured child, and found the victim with multiple stab wounds. The suspect, also […]

Alper wins sole open seat on Board of Ed

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Despite a very close election with just two candidates, both of whom were challengers, as of midnight on election night, it appears that Ken Alper has obtained the sole open seat on the West Orange Board of Education. By midnight, only 34 of 37 districts had reported their results, yet Alper […]

Community Thanksgiving Luncheon in WO

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The annual Community Thanksgiving Luncheon in West Orange will be Wednesday, Nov. 22, at Mayfair Farms, 481 Eagle Rock Ave. in West Orange. This event is held by the West Orange Chamber of Commerce, the Lions Club, West Orange Rotary and UNICO. This fun-filled event, featuring Mindy Scheier, founder of Runway […]

Medication education, turn-in event in WO

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Health Department and West Orange Police Department are sponsoring a brown bag event for senior citizens, presented by ADAPT, the Essex Prevention Coalition. On Wednesday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to noon at the John P. Renna Jr. House Community Room, 10 Gaston St. in West Orange, seniors […]

West Orange SEPAC holds meet and greet

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Special Education Parent Advisory Council held its first meeting of the school year on Oct. 17 at Liberty Middle School; the meet and greet proved enthusiastic and informational. Leading WOSEPAC this year are Chairwoman Ellen Gilio; Co-chairwoman and educational events Chairwoman Joanne De Simone; recording secretary Martha Singer, […]

Kelly, Giffords pay surprise visit to Kelly Elementary School

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Kelly Elementary School had some very special surprise visitors on Nov. 2 when astronaut Mark Kelly and his wife, U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords, stopped by to say hello. Students were enjoying their “NED” assembly promoting kindness to others when Principal Joanne Pollara was called into the office for an ill student. […]

Honoring our veterans

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Attend “The Fog of War: A Personal Story of the First Seven Days of WWII” on Friday, Nov. 10, at 2:15 p.m. at Green Hill, 103 Pleasant Valley Way in West Orange. Come hear this free and humorous account by WWII veteran and pilot Lt. Col. Thomas Robert Vaucher. Go back […]

Senior Night lights up Suriano Stadium

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Graduating seniors from the West Orange High School football team, cheerleading team and Marching Mountaineers were recognized in a pre-game ceremony on Oct. 27 that featured an enthusiastic appearance by Police Athletic League football players and a tie score with Livingston High School. Seniors and their families were greeted by Superintendent […]

West Orange to open new skatepark

WEST ORANGE, NJ — On Sunday, Nov. 12, from noon to 4 p.m., West Orange will host a grand opening for its new skatepark, located at the end of Rose Terrace off of Valley Road. The event will include a ribbon cutting, free giveaways and prizes, and live music.