WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Pedestrian Safety Advisory Board met April 27 and heard William Yarzab, a part-time planning assistant at the New Jersey Transportation Planning Authority, who talked about what his organization does and provided educational materials. The meeting attracted a large group, including representatives of the New Jersey Bike and Walk […]
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, […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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, NJ — “Seussical Jr.,” this year’s spring musical at Roosevelt Middle School, is a lot of rollicking good fun featuring top-notch performances, lighting, scenery and costumes. Tickets are still available for purchase at the door for showings on Friday, April 28, and Saturday, April 29, at 7 p.m. at RMS, 36 Gilbert Place […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Many families have become synonymous with West Orange, with generations of relatives living and working in the community they love. Yet few can say they have made as much of an impact on the township as the O’Haras. It was Frank O’Hara who helped launch the West Orange St. Patrick’s Day […]
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.
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — 1978 Maplewood Arts Center will present “Stolen Identities” from April 29 through May 26. This is the latest exhibit by the New Art Group, one of New Jersey’s oldest art collectives, curated by New Art Group member Gail Winbury of Westfield. This provocative show asks the question, “What is identity, and what […]