Luna Stage promotes creativity

WEST ORANGE, NJ — BARDBEATZ, developed by Luna Stage and Valley Arts, is a program to promote creative writing, poetry and “the art of the word.” Luna Stage is a professional equity theater located in The Valley Arts District and member of the NJ Theatre Alliance. BARDBEATZ first annual Poetry Fest is scheduled for Sunday, […]

WOAHO’s to host ‘throwback’ First Thursday

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange African Heritage Organization will host its First Thursday event on May 4 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Essex House, 525 Northfield Ave. in West Orange. Join in the fun for a “Throwback Thursday” with good food, drinks and conversation.

49th annual Essex Shillelagh Dinner Dance this weekend

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The 49th Annual Essex Shillelagh Dinner Dance will be Saturday, May 6, to honor 2017 Shillelagh Men of the Year, Bobby Lamb and James Johnston, and Friend of the Shillelaghs, Rich Morris. It’s going to be another spectacular night at Mayfair Farms with cocktail hour, full sit-down dinner, five hours of […]

HPC approves next step in St. Mark’s Church repairs

HPC approves next step in St. Mark’s Church repairs

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved a certificate of appropriateness for the proposed St. Mark’s Episcopal Church roof plans during its April 18 meeting, thus bringing the nearly 200-year-old historic building one step closer to restoration following the fire that severely damaged it on New Year’s Day 2016. Several […]

BOE, WOEA reach tentative agreement

School district, teachers’ union reach consensus on salaries, benefits; a few items left to decide

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Board of Education and the West Orange Education Association reached a tentative agreement regarding health benefits and salary increases on April 17. Neither side would comment on the specifics of the deals since they are still negotiating other issues and therefore have not yet arrived at a final […]

West Orange Loves Wellness Expo

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Loves Wellness Expo will be Sunday, May 21, from 1 to 4 p.m. at OSPAC, 4 Boland Drive in West Orange. The event will feature great vendors, free health screenings and free healthy activities, including cooking and fitness demonstrations.

Freeholders recognize exceptional youths

Freeholders recognize exceptional youths

NEWARK, NJ — The Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders held its annual “Essex County Celebrates Youth” program Wednesday, April 19, at the Hall of Records in Newark. This event is held each year to acknowledge and encourage outstanding young people throughout the county who have accomplished and contributed so much at a young age. […]