WEST ORANGE, NJ — Residents who frequent Mayapple Hill Park have expressed frustration regarding the condition of Cedar Lane, an entrance and exit to the section of the South Mountain Recreation Complex that leads to Pleasant Valley Way. The long, tree-lined road is filled with potholes and gravel, leaving parkgoers concerned about safety as well […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Elks 1154 recently made a donation to St. Joseph’s CYO Basketball in Maplewood for its new scoreboard. Pictured are, from left, CYO board member Ann Laskowski, Elks secretary Bob Donnelly, CYO Athletic Director Gerry O’Connor, CYO board member Patrick Aylward and Elks treasurer Ron Housley.
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Chabad of West Orange held its annual dinner on June 21, at which it celebrated its recent growth and success. The evening focused heavily on the future and Chabad of West Orange’s financial stability. Marsha and Marvin Frank were given the “Chabad Tomorrow Award” for their vision in securing Chabad’s future. […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Tony and Jennifer Leitner were honored at a dedication ceremony in the lobby of the South Orange Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 18. Former Maplewood residents, the Leitners were lauded for their long-time and unswerving dedication to advancing the mission of SOPAC to become a first-class presenting organization in the […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Rising seniors at West Orange High School meeting the rigorous Escriptus Honor Society requirements joined the ranks of the prestigious honor society on June 11, while graduating seniors received their cords. To qualify for Escriptus, students must receive a grade of “A” in all language arts classes for all years of […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Following its immense inaugural success last year, the West Orange Food Truck Festival returned with 12 food trucks July 1. The event, held on West Orange High School’s athletic fields, featured music, activities and — of course — food! Photos by Amanda Valentovic
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Twenty-five new U.S. citizens earned their naturalization certificates at the South Orange Performing Arts Center on June 27 at the first naturalization ceremony in village history. They were cheered on by friends, family and village officials who proudly waved their American flags as the candidates — representing 18 native countries — […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — At its June 26 meeting, the West Orange Township Council approved a resolution allowing the transfer of Greenfield’s ownership interests in DGP Urban Renewal and Prism Green Associates IV, the redevelopers for Edison Village on Main Street. DGP was responsible for the recently completed Phase I of the project and Prism […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Though sharks and Shakespeare don’t often get paired together, Maplewood actress Sarah Eismann’s impressive feat of swimming around the island of Bermuda to raise awareness about nonprofit Shakespeare Behind Bars may have made that combination a little more popular. Shakespeare Behind Bars offers theatrical encounters with personal and social issues to incarcerated […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The sold-out 2018 Many Are One alumni awards gala took place June 8 in Seton Hall University’s recently dedicated Bethany Hall. Many Are One is an annual celebration of Seton Hall alumni who have positively influenced the world and exemplify the university’s mission of servant leadership. Proceeds raised through gala ticket […]