WEST ORANGE, NJ — Soham Bhatnagar has spent the last few weekends in a woodshop, in the hopes of bringing nonperishable food to people who need it. He’s building a Little Free Pantry, a spin on the Little Free Libraries that are scattered around West Orange offering books to anyone and everyone for free. The […]
ORANGE, NJ — The chilly temperatures didn’t stop Orange residents from joining Mayor Dwayne Warren and the City Council for the unveiling of Colgate Skate Park at North Center and New streets, on Friday, Nov. 8. The new, multipurpose recreational facility is designed for children and families. “I’m here for the grand opening of our […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Softball and baseball players congregated at Colgate Park field in Fink’s Wine and Liquors and Quigley’s Barbershop jerseys as a new group of “old timers” was inducted into the Colgate Park Hall of Fame at the 43rd annual Old Timer’s Day, honoring the adults who played in the park as children. […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange will hold its 43rd annual Old Timer’s Day on Saturday, Sept. 7, at noon at Colgate Park. Ben’s Lunch softball team will receive the Team Recognition Award, and the following people will be individually honored: Jackie Cassidy, Pat Cassidy, Vinny Delort, Gary Fittin, Herman Shauger, Buzzy Thatcher, Rich Strowe, […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange Recreation will host a Halloween Gala on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Colgate Park. A goblin parade and costume contest will commence at 6 p.m.; the contest will have five ages groups: toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, elementary school and adults. From 7 to 9 p.m., enjoy […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Don’t miss the Back to School Color Dash on Saturday, Oct. 6, at Colgate Park, at Franklin Avenue and Cherry Street. Registration is free, though participants will be charged per cup of color. Racing participants are encourage to wear white for maximum effect when the colors are thrown about. Prizes will […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Residents young and old gathered at historic Colgate Park on Saturday, Sept. 8, for the 42nd annual Old Timer’s Day, which honors local sports heroes who grew up around the park and spent their childhoods on the fields and playgrounds, kicking or throwing a ball around. Donning jerseys that honored West […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The township will host its 42nd annual Old Timer’s Day on Saturday, Sept. 8, in Colgate Park at Franklin Avenue and Cherry Street in West Orange. This year’s honorees are Rocco Barbaro, Mary Beth Curry, Steve Dolce, Steve Hodgin, Valerie Coughlin, Paul Pane, Paul Fagan, John Shauger and John “Otto” DeGennaro. […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange’s 40th annual Old Timer’s Day will be Saturday, Sept. 10, at noon at Colgate Park, at Franklin Avenue and Cherry Street. The schedule is as follows: batting practice at noon; greetings and introduction at 1 p.m.; the presentation of awards at 1:15 p.m.; an exhibition baseball game at 2 […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Five West Orange boys originally from Cub Scout Pack 10 and now part of Boy Scout Troop 2 have given the gift of literacy to residents with the installation of five book-exchange libraries throughout the township. Harold Ross, Seun Ogun, Peter Teixeira Jr., Mekhi Graves and Kyle Bullard each helped design, […]