Salimbeno to helm new pre-school named for colleague

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange School District’s pre-school program will open its doors to young children and parents on Wednesday, Sept. 6, when the new school year begins at a new location: The Life Christian Church on Northfield Avenue. Moving from Kelly and Redwood elementary schools, 70 pre-school students will now be attending […]

New pre-school to be named the Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Board of Education recently announced that its members have finalized a lease agreement with The Life Christian Church on Northfield Avenue and will be moving the school district’s pre-school program from Kelly Elementary School to the new facility. “For many years, and through several boards, the West Orange […]

West Orange unites to remember Dr. King

Township residents honor King’s legacy, respected community members at annual HRC event

West Orange unites to remember Dr. King

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 […]

West Orange to celebrate Dr. King

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Human Relations Commission will present a Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration and Spirit Awards ceremony on Monday, Jan. 16, at 10 a.m. at the Life Christian Church, 747 Northfield Ave. This event will celebrate King’s legacy, as well as the legacy being created by deserving West Orange […]

Life Christian Church celebrates 25 years

Life Christian Church celebrates 25 years

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Life Christian Church celebrated its 25th pastoral anniversary at a gala event, “Celebrating 25 Years of God-Inspired Dreams,” on Friday, Oct. 21, at the church building at 747 Northfield Ave. Photos Courtesy of Becky Scholten

‘Faith & Prevention’ for holistic care in West Orange

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Essex County Interfaith Steering Committee co-chairmen Pastor Misael Guzman and Deacon Frank Ingalls invite everyone to “Faith & Prevention: Impacting our Future Health” on Thursday, Oct. 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., registration beginning at 8:30 a.m., at the Life Christian Church, 747 Northfield Ave. in West Orange. This […]

Interactive tour to immerse visitors into daily hardships in other countries

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Compassion International, a leading authority on child sponsorship that releases children from poverty globally, will be bringing its tour, “The Compassion Experience,” to the West Orange area June 24 through 27. The event will educate visitors about the realities of life in poverty as well as provide an international experience to […]