Construction for Edison Village moves ahead swiftly

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Construction on the Edison Village residential and retail complex is continuing as scheduled since work started in February, according to one of the principal partners of Prism Capital Partners, which is overseeing Phase 1 of the project. Eugene Diaz told the West Orange Chronicle that interior demolition and remediation have been […]

Green Hill hosts West Orange Chamber of Commerce

Green Hill hosts West Orange Chamber of Commerce

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Green Hill hosted the West Orange Chamber of Commerce for the summer networking meeting on July 13. As a decades-long member of the WOCC, Green Hill is committed to the chamber mission of working with local business leaders to share ideas, make connections and keep West Orange business strong and thriving. […]

Arts Council to present West Orange artist

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Arts Council will present artist Deneise Smith at a reception on Thursday, Aug. 14, at 7 p.m. at the West Orange Public Library, where her work will be on display beginning Aug. 8. smith is a photographer and painter.

WO father, sons publish sports book on overcoming trials

WO father, sons publish sports book on overcoming trials

WEST ORANGE, NJ — It is a time-honored tradition for fathers and sons to bond through sports. Some cherish those moments playing catch in the backyard, Dad’s throwing tips punctuated by the gentle slap of the ball hitting the glove leather. Others reflect on seeing their first professional game together as a rite of passage, […]

Three men indicted for WO murder of Orange man

Three men indicted for WO murder of Orange man

NEWARK, NJ — Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray announced today, July 14, that an Essex County Grand Jury has indicted Rasuan Foster, 29, of East Orange; Zaki Jones, 33, of Newark; and Jarret Mceachin, 29, of Orange for the murder of  Naji Everett, 26, of Orange. In addition to murder, the four count […]

Orange man arrested in WO car break-ins

WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange police arrested a 22-year-old Orange man in connection to several car break-ins on the western end of town, according to a recent press release. Police apprehended the suspect when a Rutgers Street resident called police just before 7 a.m. on Wednesday, July 13, to report a man going through […]

West Orange hosts vigil and peace march

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Members of the West Orange Human Relations Commission will host a vigil and peace march in downtown West Orange today, July 13. The event kicks off at 5:45 p.m. at Town Hall, 66 Main St., with remarks from HRC members and others. Activities include face painting for children. Organizers will follow the […]

Third annual Brendan Tevlin Lacrosse Festival to be July 30

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The third annual Brendan Tevlin Lacrosse Festival is scheduled for Saturday, July 30, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with games at Seton Hall Prep’s Kelly Athletic Center at 120 Northfield Ave. in West Orange; and a barbecue and refreshments at the Shillelagh Club at 648 Prospect Ave. in West Orange. […]

Mayors Council endorses federal strategy for initial Rahway River flood mitigation plan

Mayors Council endorses federal strategy for initial Rahway River flood mitigation plan

CRANFORD, NJ — The Mayors Council Rahway River Watershed Flood Control voted at its recent meeting to endorse the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ strategy for initial flood mitigation in the upper Rahway River Basin, according to a recent release from the Mayors Council. Known as Alternative 4a, the plan is a revision of one […]

West Essex YMCA leads charge for a healthier West Orange

WEST ORANGE, NJ — A community coalition is using a $10,000 grant from Partners for Health Foundation to run a community garden and improve the town’s walkability, according to a press release. “We’ve launched efforts that encourage families to eat healthier and would allow them to safely walk from one end of town to the […]