New West Orange Public Library building nearing completion

New West Orange Public Library building nearing completion

A stylish glass-paneled staircase combines charm and functionality, connecting two floors of open and spacious common areas at the new West Orange Public Library. Patrons will be greeted at a large circulating desk showcasing historic pictures of West Orange adding to the inviting ambiance of free-flowing natural light. The opening at 10 Rooney Circle in […]

Sept. 11 tribute visits West Orange

Sept. 11 tribute visits West Orange

Retired flight attendant Paul “Paulie” Veneto is pushing a beverage cart from Newark-Liberty International Airport to the Flight 93 National Memorial in Stoystown, PA. to draw attention to the flight crews who lost their lives in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The day before he began walking towards Pennsylvania, Veneto joined flight attendant Deborah Calimano […]

WOHS grad working with Cleveland Browns

WOHS grad working with Cleveland Browns

WEST ORANGE — Jordan Velez has had an interesting run since graduating from West Orange High School in 2014. He’s worked with the New England Patriots, gotten a degree in athletic training from Sacred Heart University in 2018, earned a master of science degree in sports management from Florida State University in 2020, a doctorate […]

Five centenarians celebrate birthdays

Five centenarians celebrate birthdays

The Stratford Manor Rehabilitation and Care Center hosted a birthday for five centenarians on July 26. The facility located on Northfield Avenue in West Orange held a birthday celebration that paid homage to residents with a combined total of over 500 years of longevity. West Orange Mayor Susan McCartney presented each of the five centenarians […]

Community rallies around vandalized cafe

Community rallies around vandalized cafe

Harper’s Cafe is open again and a $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the recent bias incidents that occurred in West Orange. “It’s been going good,” said Garan, the Harper’s owner who asked to be identified only by one name. “We are hitting […]