Local families to be honored by JCC at L’Dor V’Dor Gala

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Marilyn and Lester Bornstein, Flo Peck and family, and Amelia and Cory Perlstein will be the distinguished honorees at JCC MetroWest’s L’Dor V’Dor Gala on Thursday, June 23, at 6:30 p.m. at Crystal Plaza, Livingston. This year, JCC MetroWest is thrilled to be celebrating three generations of leadership. JCC MetroWest will salute […]

WO writer tries to make dream of being an author a reality

WEST ORANGE, NJ — It is often said that children say the darndest things, which is something that Kimberly Rowland knows firsthand. While driving home from St. Cloud Elementary School, Rowland’s then-6-year-old daughter Taylor regaled her with a story about what happened during a girl’s class birthday party that day that Rowland found about as […]

West Orange senior citizens dance the night away at WOHS

West Orange senior citizens dance the night away at WOHS

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The ninth annual West Orange High School senior citizen prom brought together seniors from across the township with enthusiastic students, who entertained their guests with an evening of dining, dancing and conversation. A record crowd of seniors, who are invited each year from senior living, nursing homes and senior housing, filled […]

Astronaut encourages scientists of tomorrow

Astronaut encourages scientists of tomorrow

WEST ORANGE, NJ — A NASA astronaut urged a group of seventh- and eighth-grade students assembled in the Liberty Middle School Library Media Center to work hard in school, stressing that the future of the U.S. space program depends on it. Speaking as a guest of U.S. Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen on May 6, Commander Victor Glover […]

Celebrate the Kelly twins at Town Hall

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Famous astronauts and West Orange natives Scott and Mark Kelly will return to the township on Thursday, May 19, at 2:45 p.m. to be presented the first Mayoral Medals. This event is free and open to the public. Scott and Mark Kelly will be honored at the official “Kelly Family Day” […]

Locals race to slow down cancer

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Several local residents participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure held at the South Mountain Recreation Complex on May 1. Of the nine USATF Timed 5K Race medal winners, five were local, including Ben Guerin, 19, of Irvington, who won second-place in men’s with a time of 27:26; […]

SHU honors distinguished faculty members

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Seton Hall University recently honored its 2016 cohort of Faculty Researchers of the Year, recognizing six faculty members from the South Orange and Maplewood area for their leadership and courage in the pursuit of new knowledge. This year’s local Researcher of the Year honorees include: Charles Sullivan of Maplewood and Timothy […]

WOPD represented in Police Unity Tour

Five members of West Orange’s finest bike to Washington, D.C., to stand with fellow officers

WOPD represented in Police Unity Tour

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Police Department is once again well-represented at the Police Unity Tour, a national movement coinciding with National Police Week that sees police officers from around the country ride bicycles and motorcycles to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C., in honor of those who have died […]

Turning 104-years-young

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Florence Rosenberg, a resident at Green Hill in west Orange, recently celebrated her 104th birthday. Happy birthday, Florence! Photo Courtesy of Amy Simon