Thomas Edison NHP draws more than 57,000 visits in 2016

WEST ORANGE, NJ — As the National Park Service embarks on its second century of service, Thomas Edison National Historical Park is celebrating the significant accomplishments of its centennial celebration and engagement with the Find Your Park / Encuentra Tu Parque initiative. Thomas Edison National Historical Park recorded 57,694 visits in 2016, its best visitation […]

WOEA, district butt heads over health care plan, contract

WOEA and BOE seem unable to reach contract agreement

WOEA, district butt heads over health care plan, contract

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Members of the West Orange Board of Education revealed the details of the latest health care plan presented to the West Orange Education Association, stressing during its special March 22 meeting that the package would prevent costs from increasing by approximately $1.3 million if accepted by Horizon’s April 1 deadline. Irv […]

WOHS to hold 10th annual Senior Citizen Prom

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The 10th annual West Orange High School Senior Citizen Prom will be held at West Orange High School, 51 Conforti Ave., on Wednesday, April 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Tarnoff Cafeteria. The event is free to all senior citizens in the West Orange community and includes a catered […]

NJ American Water flushing schedule

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — This spring and into the summer months, New Jersey American Water will perform its annual cleaning of the water distribution system to help ensure that customers continue to receive high-quality, reliable water service. New Jersey American Water has begun annual maintenance to flush out harmless mineral deposits that may have built […]

West Orange celebrates Earth Hour, vows to be sustainable

West Orange celebrates Earth Hour, vows to be sustainable

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Environmental Commission hosted its annual gathering to commemorate Earth Hour on March 23 at the Thomas Edison National Historical Park Visitor Center. Earth Hour is an initiative by the World Wide Fund for Nature that encourages people to turn off their lights for climate-change awareness. Days before a […]

Local publicist to speak at WOPL

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Amy Delman of Amy Delman Public Relations LLC will be a speaker at the next Biz 2.0 Workshop Series on Thursday, April 6, at 7 p.m. at West Orange Public Library, 46 Mount Pleasant Ave. in West Orange. Her topic, “Why Every Business Needs a PR Strategy,” will delve into how […]

Meet the Mayors of Essex County

CALDWELL, NJ — The seventh annual Essex County Meet the Mayors Event will be Saturday, April 1, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Greenbrook Country Club, 100 West Greenbrook Road, Caldwell. The mayors from all 22 Essex County municipalities have been invited to attend. This year’s panel will include Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr., […]

Strawberry Festival returns for 79th year

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Don’t miss Gregory Elementary School’s 79th annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday, June 10, from noon to 4 p.m. at the school, 301 Gregory Ave. in West Orange. The festival will include inflatable rides, games, crafts, live entertainment and face painting. Attendees will enjoy food, drinks and fresh strawberry desserts. Questions? Contact […]