West Orange holds ‘black business briefing’

West Orange holds ‘black business briefing’

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 […]

Ocean City man wins golf tournament at Rock Spring

Ocean City man wins golf tournament at Rock Spring

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Mike Winter, of Ocean City, proudly displays his trophy after winning the 16th New Jersey State Golf Association Men’s Public Links Championship on Aug. 20 at the Rock Spring Golf Club in West Orange. Winter shot a two-round, eight-under-par 134 (66-68), which was the two lowest rounds of the day. As […]

West Orange seeks FEMA funding for Rock Spring

West Orange seeks FEMA funding for Rock Spring

WEST ORANGE, NJ — In its second virtual meeting since social distancing guidelines were put into effect as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the West Orange Township Council unanimously passed a resolution on April 28 that will seek funding from FEMA to reimburse KemperSports, the sports management company that runs the township-owned Rock Spring […]

Troop 2’s Segal achieves Eagle Scout status

Troop 2’s Segal achieves Eagle Scout status

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Truman Zachary Segal, of West Orange, has earned the highest advancement award the Boy Scouts of America offers to Scouts: the Eagle Scout Award. He joins other outstanding American citizens who have become Eagle Scouts, among them former President Gerald Ford, astronaut Neil Armstrong, movie director Steven Spielberg and Supreme Court […]

Run for Zach raises funds for mental health advocacy

Run for Zach raises funds for mental health advocacy

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Stop Suicide Advocacy Coalition held Run for Zach,its first fundraiser, on Oct. 6. The run, which honored Zach Massader, a West Orange native who died by suicide in 2018, took participants between the third and fourth holes at Rock Spring Golf Club and through the surrounding neighborhood. Tammy […]