A young boy is caught in the middle of a school shooting. There is only one person who can calm him down—his mother, but the school shooter turns out to be his brother. Simone Thomas-Rowe, 20, of West Orange created the film to play with the concept of life passing before one’s eyes. “Before My […]
WEST ORANGE — About 200 people, several using motorized wheelchairs and others walking aided by canes, turned out with questions about the future of Medicaid at a town hall meeting held by congressional Rep. LaMonica McIver. “I know there’s been a lot of fear about Medicaid,” said McIver, a Democrat representing the 10th Congressional District, […]
Photos by Steve Ellmore WEST ORANGE — The 72nd annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade stepped off Sunday, after the traditional morning Mass at Our Lady of the Lake church. Grand Marshal Noel O’Keeffe was accompanied by Deputies Kevin Bolan, Rich McDonald, James McGuire and Kathleen Smith Loria for the march down Main Street, which […]
West Orange Chamber of Commerce recently held its Annual Breakfast at the Rock Springs Golf Course. Event Chair Paul Petrigrow offered opening remarks, expressing that this was a networking event to meet and greet others in the community. He thanked the sponsors and the club for hosting the breakfast. Pastor Doug Adams led the flag […]
WEST ORANGE — Mayor Susan McCartney hosted U.S. Congressman and Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Josh Gottheimer last week at her daycare center where he rolled out his “Lower Costs Plan.” “We are here at a child care center because, in my opinion, there is nothing more important,” Gottheimer said. “And child care is just too expensive.” […]
WEST ORANGE – Excitement filled the air at Roosevelt Middle School on Feb. 20 as students and staff hosted the opening of the Diversity Art Gallery. The process began about a year ago when art teacher Janis Oliver approached Principal Lionel Hush and Vice Principal Olivia Betances about restoring the gallery area. “The actual restoration […]
West Orange Public Library recently had a full house, celebrating Black History Month and Black inventors. West Orange African Heritage Organization (WOAHO) and the library paired to present the program “Celebrating Invention for the 21st Century.” Kathy Lisenco, secretary for WOAHO and Brent Draper Scott, vice president of WOAHO, welcomed guests as they arrived and […]
WEST ORANGE — The dance program at West Orange High School presented “How Love Goes,” on Jan. 30. In the eight years that the program has been in existence, it has developed into an important part of school culture, providing a creative outlet for students with a passion for the arts. The dance program was […]
The West Orange based Jewish Foundation for the Righteous recently had its annual Advanced Seminar at the Hilton Newark Airport. The JFR selected 21 middle and high school teachers and Holocaust center staff from five states to participate in its 2025 Advanced Seminar—an intensive two-day academic program that explores several topics addressing the history of […]
WEST ORANGE — Nia Fellowship Baptist Church recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of Pastor Alphonsus E. Platt and Lady Gwendolyn Platt with a pre-anniversary worship experience on Saturday, Jan. 25 and a special worship service on Sunday, Jan. 26. The guest celebrant on Saturday was Rev. Shawn T. Wallace, pastor of St. John’s Baptist Church […]