Stepping up to help our residents in need
ORANGE, NJ — Orange Councilwoman Adrienne Wooten and Mayor Dwayne Warren lead the effort to feed seniors during the coronavirus crisis.
Orange mayor and councilwoman partner up to spread holiday cheer
ORANGE, NJ — The Orange Democratic Committee members weren’t the only ones spreading holiday cheer and giving back to the community on Saturday, Dec. 21. While the committee hosted its annual coat drive, Orange Mayor Dwayne Warren and Councilwoman Adrienne Wooten were on a separate mission to give back to Orange residents. Traveling to visit […]
Orange hosts Toys for Tots Drive and holiday party
ORANGE, NJ — Adults danced and made merry at a holiday party to benefit the Toys for Tots Drive at Level 10 Nightclub on N. Center Street in Orange on Friday, Dec. 13. The holiday party was in a spacious venue that included great food and music, a photographer and prizes for the raffle winners. […]
Orange comes out for Veterans Day Parade
ORANGE, NJ — Orange residents came out in force to join Mayor Dwayne Warren and the City Council in honoring veterans at the Veterans Day Parade, which began at Orange Military Park and concluded at the Orange Elks Lodge on Sunday, Nov. 10. In addition to saluting veterans, Orange drew special attention to honoring all […]
Tree-lighting ceremony illuminates Orange’s battle against domestic violence
ORANGE, NJ — Orange hosted its second annual purple tree lighting on Tuesday, Oct. 15, to raise consciousness about domestic violence, honor survivors, remember victims and encourage advocates. Oct. 1 marked the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month nationwide, and the purple lights will remain on the trees and the building will be lit until […]
Hispanic Heritage Month flag-raising ceremony unites Orange
ORANGE, NJ — In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Mayor Dwayne D. Warren and members of the local Hispanic community came together for a flag-raising ceremony for 21 nations outside Orange City Hall on Thursday, Oct. 10. A good time had by all, as the nations of Ecuador, El Salvador, Paraguay, Cuba, Bolivia, Columbia, […]
Promoter does his version of ‘Putting on the Hits’ at Elks Lodge 135 showcase
ORANGE, NJ — Once upon a time, “Putting on the Hits” was a hit television show featuring talented people from all walks of life and different parts of the country singing, dancing and performing their favorite music. On Saturday, Aug. 4, local promoter and talent agent Charles Barner put on his own version of “Putting […]
Youth Gospel Explosion a moving experience in Orange
ORANGE, NJ — Anyone near the Orange Preparatory Academy on Central Avenue who experienced the earth moving under their feet on Saturday, Sept. 9, could give credit for the feeling to the Youth Gospel Explosion at the school. “I actually served as the mistress of ceremonies. We had a wonderful time today. God was here. […]
Former Irvington mayor screens ‘13th’ in Orange
ORANGE, NJ — For Wayne Smith, a former Irvington mayor, it made perfect sense to be in the audience at a screening of the new Netflix movie, “13th,” at the Orange Public Library on Main Street in Orange on Friday, Nov. 4. “I’m the president and (chief executive officer) of Wayne Smith & Associates and […]
’13th’ screened at Orange’s library and discussed afterward
ORANGE, NJ — When the new documentary film “13th,” by filmmaker Ava DuVernay, was screened at the Orange Public Library on Friday, Oct. 14, those in attendance included Orange Mayor Dwayne Warren, library director Timur Davis, Orange City Council President Donna K. Williams, at large Councilwoman Adrienne Wooten, People’s Organization for Progress Chairman Larry Hamm, […]