WEST ORANGE, NJ — Downtown West Orange Alliance Executive Director Megan Brill has been named by Downtown New Jersey as an “Individual of Excellence for 2022.” The DNJ Excellence Awards recognize individuals who demonstrate leadership and dedication to downtown development and are considered models worthy of emulation. Each year, Downtown New Jersey recognizes New Jersey’s […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange businesses and area vendors and crafters are invited to apply for a space to sell their wares at the West Orange Street Fair, to be held on Saturday, June 4, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Download the vendor application at https://tinyurl.com/3je6zwc4. The application must be completed and sent […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The township of West Orange and the Downtown West Orange Alliance have announced the start of a Main Street Improvement Plan roadway and traffic pattern improvement project as part of the Complete Streets Initiative. The Complete Streets Initiative is a pedestrian safety plan developed by the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority, […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — A large number of families, friends and couples came out to enjoy live jazz from the Howard Hall Trio and local food around the Eagle Rock section of West Orange on Aug. 12, as part of Downtown Thursdays. Photos Courtesy of Downtown West Orange Alliance
WEST ORANGE, NJ — A new historical marker was unveiled in the Valley section of West Orange on the corner of Hazel Avenue and Valley Road on July 14. The marker — the latest in a series of roadside markers sponsored by the Downtown West Orange Alliance — commemorates the Orange Valley Toboggan Slide of […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Township historian Joseph Fagan will be conducting the next Downtown West Orange history walking tour this Saturday, July 3, at 10 a.m. The tour is free and open to the public, but participants must RSVP via email to [email protected] The walking tour will begin in the parking lot at 80 Main […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange Township boasts a storied history, dating back to the Revolutionary War and before. Downtown West Orange, located along the Main Street corridor from Eagle Rock Avenue to St. Marks and looping along Valley Road, is dotted with unique stores and shops with which perhaps newer residents are not familiar. […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — There was no shortage of friendly smiles at the Rock 1925 Restaurant at the Rock Spring Golf Club in West Orange during the “black business briefing” on June 15. The free community event provided networking opportunities for budding entrepreneurs and established business owners. Hosted by West Orange Councilwoman Tammy Williams, speakers […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The public is invited to a free networking event hosted by West Orange Councilwoman Tammy Williams. The “Black Business Briefing” will be held at the Rock Spring Golf Club in West Orange on Tuesday, June 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. “Knowing how makes a big difference” is not only the […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Pleasant Valley Productions at the Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center will kick off its 2021 season of entertainment with “Band and Brew” on Saturday, June 5, at 7:30 p.m. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and admission is charged. “Band and Brew” — sponsored by Downtown West Orange businesses, Advantage Termite and […]