The West Orange Chamber of Commerce recently held their Annual Awards Dinner honoring a local educator, firefighter, police officer and business. “A year of challenges, growth, remarkable progress,” said Board Member Adam Wolf, who hosted the event. “Let us remember their achievements are what is possible.” Tez Roro, president of the West Orange Chamber, thanked […]
BBIA BurkinaBe In Action celebrated their second anniversary by holding a community resource exhibition and family fun day at The Woodland in Maplewood. The event was sponsored by the Maplewood Division of Art and Culture and several other organizations. It included music, dancing food, a variety of activities for children plus resources and information. BBIA […]
The rainy day didn’t stop the love and unity. Hundreds of people gathered to participate in family fun which included food trucks, vendors, live music, poetry, and dance performances at the Love + Unity festival. Presented by national pop R&B recording artist, Carl Brister and Music Village, this is the ninth year of the annual […]
It was a dog day afternoon, literally. Mayor Susan McCartney invited the animal community, and dog lovers, to the official opening of the West Orange Dog Park, which was held on May 19. Instead of a traditional ribbon cutting, there was a leash cutting. Town historian Joseph Fagan introduced McCartney. Prior to cutting the leash, […]
Is your dog the cat’s meow? Is your cat so dog gone cute? Perhaps you have another pet worthy of being Pet of the Year, like a rabbit or reptile? If so, here’s your chance to enter the West Orange Library’s Dog/Cat/Pet of the Year fundraiser. The Friends of the Library are fundraising so they […]
Young people with disabilities and special needs enjoyed a fun-filled, high-energy morning of activities at West Orange High School at the annual “Move the Spectrum” event. There were cross curriculum activities in sports, art, music, entertainment, games, a DJ, glitter tattoos, and special guests. Activities were planned by coordinator Ryan Patscher. Markus Fonvil assisted in […]
More than 70 students from West Orange schools came to Town Hall to help spread a message of love via chalk art. Chalk the Walk was the start of the 8th Annual Love + Unity Fest, produced by Carl Brister — Grammy nominated artist and founder of Music Village — in partnership with West Orange […]
WEST ORANGE — A Ladies Gaelic Football league has been formed with its home base in West Orange. The Essex Shillelaghs Gaelic Athletic Association has announced the formation of the league, following the launch of its Youth Gaelic Football League this past year, along with nationwide enthusiasm for women’s athletics. Gaelic football, a sport deeply […]
Alzheimer’s New Jersey held a walk on Sunday, May 5, at South Mountain Reservation in West Orange. Ken Zaentz, president and CEO of Alzheimer’s New Jersey, spoke to participants, and Alex Lee, a news reporter for WPIX-TV, emceed the event. Marissa Tufaro, from Morris Plains, sang the national anthem. Jay Alford, an Orange native and […]
Twenty-five delegates from China recently visited West Orange as part of a cross country tour to promote good will and enhance the relationship between the Chinese and the American people. West Orange Public Relations Commissioner Josie Velez arranged the visit with the American African Asian Chamber of Commerce of Flushing N.Y. Michael Leung, president of […]