WEST ORANGE, NJ — Even while balancing a dual curriculum, students at Golda Och Academy find time in their schedules to participate in meaningful activities. For some, this means a club or school activity, but for others, this means devoting time and energy to others through volunteering. Many students at GOA feel incredibly fortunate for […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — One day last year, as many Golda Och Academy students often do, junior Iris Berman stayed late after school. However, this day had a much larger impact on her than she had originally anticipated. “I saw that the cleaning crew took every single (recycling and garbage) bin and just dumped it […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — One of the beloved giraffes at Turtle Back Zoo’s African Adventure died from complications during a medical procedure on Wednesday, May 31, at 3 p.m. Hodari, the 18-foot tall Masai giraffe, was the marquee attraction of the Giraffe House, which also features three other giraffes. “We are deeply saddened by the […]
With expansion, jitney will now cover Pleasantdale, Redwood sections
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The township of West Orange has finally unveiled its long-anticipated sixth jitney route, which covers the Pleasantdale and Redwood neighborhoods with four stops on the way to and from either the Orange station or the Brick Church station. The rout, which should be up and running sometime in August, will begin […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange Township and West Orange School District were recognized for several environmental initiatives during the 14th annual New Jersey Clean Communities conference program, “Upstream to Essex County,” held May 24 through 26 at Turtle Back Zoo, McLoone’s Boathouse and Pleasantdale Chateau, all in West Orange. New Jersey Clean Communities is […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Fire Department and VFW Post 376 will hold a flag retirement ceremony on Wednesday, June 14, at 10:30 a.m. Unserviceable flags will be retired with respect and dignity. The event will be held at West Orange Fire Headquarters, 415 Valley Road in West Orange.
WEST ORANGE / SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — West Orange High School seniors were captivated by a visit on May 16 by Shawn Simmons and Alvaro Llanos, two well-known survivors of the infamous Seton Hall University dorm fire on Jan. 19, 2000. The fire began on the third floor of the Boland Hall freshmen dorm at […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Township Council approved the $79,707,320.17 municipal budget for 2017 during its May 23 meeting with a vote of 4-1, with council President Joe Krakoviak being the sole vote against it. The budget — which is $1,312,293.82 more than last year’s — features a tax increase of 2 percent, […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — A multi-chamber networking barbecue event will be Tuesday, June 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Livingston Bagel, 37 East Northfield Road in Livingston. Come one, come all, and network with Chamber of Commerce members from West Orange, Livingston, Maplewood, Millburn and Short Hills, North Essex and South Orange Chambers. You don’t […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Countdown to graduation began May 26 as West Orange High School seniors dazzled at their prom, held at the Birchwood Manor in Whippany. The weather was picture-perfect and the seniors, ready to face the world, enjoyed the evening. For parents and family members, the evening was perhaps a bit bittersweet as […]