Halloween thrills in Spooky Spiotta Park
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — A thrilling and chilling time was had by all at South Orange Village Center Alliance’s annual Halloween festivities on Oct. 31 in Spooky Spiotta Park Photos Courtesy of Sydney Rednik
Four new members join SOVCA board of directors
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — South Orange Village Center Alliance unanimously voted to add four new members to its board of directors during the organization’s September board meeting. Joining the SOVCA board are Courtney Bryan, East Region executive director for JP Morgan Chase Global Philanthropy; Catherine “Cat” Fisher, owner of Sadie’s in South Orange; Jonathan Javins, […]
Banking establishment opens South Orange branch
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Celebrating with South Orange officials, the South Orange Village Center Alliance and representatives from Seton Hall University, Garden Savings Federal Credit Union cut the ribbon on its new South Orange location at 15 Scotland Road on Sept. 6. Photos Courtesy of Seton Hall University
PlayDay South Orange is back
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Come and play in the street on Sunday, Sept. 16, from 1 to 6 p.m. Back for its fifth year, PlayDay South Orange is the village’s largest public event and features more than 10 play areas, many sponsored by local organizations and companies. From board games to basketball, euro bungee to […]
SO ordinance will allow hookah lounges
Trustees pass an ordinance on first reading with a split vote to allow hookah lounges, vape stores
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — In a close vote on Aug. 13, the South Orange Board of Trustees passed business code revisions, which will allow hookah lounges and vape stores to operate in town. There were two revision ordinances on the agenda for the Aug. 13 meeting: one permitting hookah lounges and vape stores on Valley […]
Pedigo takes the reins of growing SOVCA
Matt Glass ends run as inaugural Village Center Alliance chairman, passes gavel to Steven Pedigo
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Village Center Alliance recently had a changing of the guard, as Steven Pedigo took over as the organization’s chairman and several new officers were elected to lead the organization, which represents South Orange’s downtown business district. Pedigo, a resident of South Orange since 2014, is the SOVCA’s second […]
SOPAC seeks visual artists for 2018 ‘Playin’ Around S. Orange’
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Performing Arts Center, the village of South Orange, Seton Hall University and the South Orange Village Center Alliance recently opened the application process for visual artists for the fifth annual “Playin’ Around South Orange,” a public art project that features decorated pianos displayed in various locations throughout the […]
24 Hours of Live Music
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — From noon on Saturday, May 5, to noon on Sunday, May 6, the South Orange Village Center Alliance will kick off its second 24 Hours of Live Music Festival. This free Live Music Bender will be an Arts Unbound ArtBender fundraiser to supports artistic opportunities for people with disabilities. Participation and […]
Two towns celebrate women’s history
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Women officials in South Orange and Maplewood, in partnership with business districts, have launched SOMAWomen.org, the official site of SOMA Celebrates Women’s History Month where residents from the two towns can learn about upcoming events and businesses can participate by submitting promotions and offerings for the month of March. […]
Supporting our Pirates and forging stronger bonds
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — With the Super Bowl done, sports fans in South Orange are likely looking for their next athletic obsession. Why not Seton Hall University basketball? Continuing its long partnership, the South Orange Village Center Alliance and Seton Hall have joined to create “South Orange Days,” celebrating the close relationship between the village […]