WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Liberty Middle School production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” is sure to provide a great family-friendly evening of entertainment as some of West Orange’s rising stars sing and dance their way into the audience’s hearts. A cast and crew of more than 25 students has been working for months with […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Township Council recognizes World Autism Day at the April 25 council meeting, joined by educators from throughout West Orange.
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Friends of the West Orange Public Library and supporters got together Sunday, April 30, at the library, to celebrate the completion of the library’s exterior facade repairs and interior improvements; the first anniversary of the formation of the Friends; and to say thank you to the township, library board, library director […]
PHILADELPHIA — A new National Park Service report shows that nearly five million visitors to national parks in New Jersey spent $160,500,000 in the state in 2016. That spending resulted in 2,368 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to the state economy of $221,900,000. “The national parks of the Garden State attract visitors from across […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School Air Force Junior ROTC received the top rating of “Exceeds Standards” during its first Department of Defense inspection on April 7, certifying the unit as one of the top Jr. ROTC units in the nation. “This is an incredible honor for our Mountaineer Squadron,” retired USAF […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — It may have been a blustery night outdoors, but inside at Green Hill on Tuesday, April 25, more than 70 participants stayed dry while learning about the oft unknown experience of elder bullying. The free seminar, called “From High School to Old School: Elders Who Bully and Strategies to Intervene,” was […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Daughters of Israel held its annual volunteer recognition luncheon on April 19, recognizing 75 volunteers who dedicate their time to various areas throughout the home. South Orange President Sheena Collum addressed the attendees on the importance of volunteerism and her particular affinity for seniors. The attendees also enjoyed a delectable luncheon […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The National Multiple Sclerosis Society will host MuckFest MS in South Mountain Reservation on Saturday, June 24, and Sunday, June 25, beginning at 9 a.m. at the intersection of Northfield Avenue and Cherry Lane in West Orange. Participants navigate their way through a variety of military-style obstacles over a 5K course. […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Freshman Orientation Night at West Orange High School on April 20 drew hundreds of eighth-grade students and their families, who were given the opportunity to find out about sports, clubs, marching band, step teams, theater and more. From the National and World Language Honor Societies, to technology, debate, sound design, Gay […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The 10th annual Washington Elementary School “Human Chain” Food Drive delivered a record 1,512 cans and packages of non-perishable items to its next door neighbor, the Holy Trinity-West Orange Food Pantry, on April 21, and their excitement brought with it lots of love and smiles. West Orange Police Officers Chris Jacksic […]