Township celebrates Dominican Republic and Indian cultures at two flag raisings
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Last week saw two foreign flags raised on the steps of the West Orange Town Hall to celebrate the Dominican Republic’s Restoration Day on Aug. 16; on Aug. 13, before the Township Council meeting; and on Aug. 15 for India’s Independence Day. At each event, residents waved the flags of the […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — On Friday, Oct. 13, Deputy Mayor Rodolfo Rodriguez brought a delegation of Dominican Republic firefighters from his hometown of Moca, D.R., to the West Orange Fire Department headquarters for a visit.
EAST ORANGE, NJ — East Orange Mayor Lester Taylor and City Council joined forces with Miryam Torres of the Hispanics for Progress of Essex County for a Pan American flag-raising ceremony in front of City Hall in City Hall Plaza on Friday, Sept. 22, in honor of national Hispanic Heritage Month. Taylor was unable to […]
Township residents honor King’s legacy, respected community members at annual HRC event
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The most important work one can do in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. is to teach today’s children about tolerance for all people, National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial told a gathering of residents during the West Orange Human Relations Commission’s MLK Day Celebration at The Life Christian […]
WOHF celebrates inaugural year of helping WO’s Hispanic population
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Hispanic Foundation celebrated its first anniversary with a party at Elks Lodge No. 1590 on July 30. The event gathered members of the township’s growing Hispanic population for an evening of food and musical performances by several acclaimed Latin artists. It all culminated with the honoring of nine […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — At the July 12 Township Council meeting, West Orange Mayor Robert Parisi, left, recognized Deputy Mayor Rodolfo Rodriguez for his service as grand marshal of New York Dominican Day Parade in the Bronx on Aug. 14. Photo by Sean Quinn