WO Relay for Life kicks off, shows promise of success

West Orange prepares to launch into 10th Relay for Life

WO Relay for Life kicks off, shows promise of success

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The buildup to the Relay for Life, the annual American Cancer Society fundraiser in which teams raise money and awareness for cancer treatment by walking around a track all night, officially started in West Orange for the 10th year with a kickoff ceremony in the Codey Arena on Jan. 26. Approximately […]

WOHS cheerleaders join the battle against cancer

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Cycle for Survival recently announced that, under the guidance of Olivia Del Spina, the West Orange High School cheerleaders will join the battle and act as ambassadors at the Memorial Sloan Kettering cancer charity event on Saturday, Feb. 4, during the afternoon session. Equinox Fitness on River Road in Summit will […]

Sweet Leo’s sees tangible results

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Leo Bernstein Jasper,12, of Maplewood is joined by Millburn resident and Valerie Fund Executive Director Barry Kirschner as Leo donated more than $300 worth of toys for children fighting cancer and blood disorders. The toys will be used at seven Valerie Fund holiday parties for children treated at their local centers this […]

Mault returns from sea, raises funds for cancer research

Mault’s commitment inspires family and friends in kind

Mault returns from sea, raises funds for cancer research

WEST ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The West Orange resident who embarked on a 5,000-mile trans-Atlantic voyage aboard a 105-year-old tall ship to raise money for the American Brain Tumor Association has returned home after 45 days at sea. Michael Mault, a former Maplewood police lieutenant, said he is thrilled to be with his family […]

WOHS art students transform pumpkins

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Students in the West Orange High School National Arts Honors Society transformed 20 pumpkins into beautiful pieces of art during the week of Oct. 17 for a club fundraiser. Under the direction of art teacher Nicole Krulik, students lended their artistic talents to paint and “bedazzle” pumpkins based on themes like […]

VGo robot helps ailing Mt. Pleasant student attend school

VGo robot helps ailing Mt. Pleasant student attend school

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Ailing Mt. Pleasant kindergarten student Henry Chang is now able to attend school while undergoing medical treatment, thanks to VGo, a device controlled remotely by the user that allows them to interact in another location. It is the first robot of its type to make an appearance in a West Orange […]

Think pink, donate blood

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — To coincide with National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Our Lady of Sorrows in South Orange will be holding a blood drive on Sunday, Oct. 23, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 217 Prospect St. Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds, eat before donation and bring ID. For more informations […]

Get moving to save lives at the Maplewood in Motion 5K

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — On Sunday, Oct. 16, the Maplewood Lions Club sponsors its 16th annual Maplewood in Motion 5K and Kids Fun Run. Bring your family and friends to run, jog and even walk through the beautiful, tree-lined, certified 5K course throughout Maplewood. Strollers are welcome. The Maplewood in Motion 5K race added veteran causes […]

Golda Och Academy bids bon voyage to security team member on ‘tikkun olam’ mission

Golda Och Academy bids bon voyage to security team member on ‘tikkun olam’ mission

WEST ORANGE, NJ — On Friday, Sept. 23, Golda Och Academy Lower School students and faculty bid bon voyage to Michael Mault, a member of the school’s security team, who is embarking on a 44-day transatlantic voyage to raise funds for glioblastoma, an illness that took the lives of his mother, brother and dear friend, […]