WEST ORANGE, NJ — Dr. Joshua Schor, medical director at Daughters of Israel in West Orange, was named the 2017 Medical Director of the Year by The Society of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine. He was presented with the award during the society’s annual conference in Phoenix, Ariz., on March 17. “Identifying one individual to […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Students in Eileen Lambert’s mild cognitive impairment third-, fourth- and fifth-grade class worked during the month of March to research famous women as part of their Women’s History Month project. Students used books, computers and other sources to prepare their reports on women who have made contributions to our world and […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Police Unity Tour fundraiser will be Friday, April 7, at 7 p.m. at The Essex House, 525 Northfield Ave. in West Orange. The cost of admission covers appetizers and one glass of beer or wine.
WEST ORANGE, NJ — An enthusiastic crowd of supporters joined the spring sports teams in West Orange High School’s Tarnoff Gym on March 30 to celebrate the start of the season. Baseball, softball, track and field, boys’ tennis, lacrosse and golf are scheduled to begin their seasons this April. Athletic Director Ron Bligh and coaches […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Following a well-received send off concert at West Orange High School on March 6, the wind ensemble traveled to the Music For All National Festival in Indianapolis, which ran from March 9 to 11, and wowed adjudicators, clinicians and audiences. “It was a great trip,” Director Lew Kelly said in a […]
MILLBURN, NJ — Runners are invited to register for the eighth Mayapple Trail Runs to be held on Saturday, May 20, in South Mountain Reservation. Organized by the volunteers of the South Mountain Conservancy, with the support of the Essex County Parks Department, the races provide an informal but supportive trail race environment for runners […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Luna Stage presents the world premiere of “Tranquil,” a new play by McKnight Fellow Andrew Rosendorf, which gives a raw and provocative look at one family’s attempt to heal from an unthinkable tragedy. Paralyzed in the car accident that claimed her mother’s life, 17-year-old Ellen is determined to experience all that […]
Wind ensemble selected to perform at state gala
WEST ORANGE, NJ — All four curricular bands at West Orange High School again medaled in the annual Region Concert Band Festival held at Verona High School on March 21. The wind ensemble and symphonic winds received gold ratings and the ninth-grade band and concert band received silver ratings. Senior flute player Abigail Klausner received […]
Tight finances, limited state aid force district to make cuts, average homeowner to pay $271 more
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Board of Education approved the 2017-18 school year’s preliminary budget, which increases taxes by 4.09 percent and uses all of the school district’s banked cap accumulated during the 2015-16 and 2016-17 school years. The proposed budget, which only Vice President Irv Schwarzbaum voted against during the board’s special […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Your best Friday ever will start this month on West Orange African Heritage Organization’s First Thursday event on April 6 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Essex House, 525 Northfield Ave. in West Orange. Join the WOAHO for “throwback” Thursday with good food, drinks and conversation. Bring your friends and neighbors.