WEST ORANGE, NJ -- Mayor McCartney issued a proclamation at the Township Council Meeting ...
Press Releases
By MAX SHADOW, WEST ORANGE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS MEDIA
March 30, 2024
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- As spring dawns upon West Orange High School, the softball team stands poised for a season of excellence under the guidance of Head Coach Michael Marini. With a roster brimming with talent and a culture of dedication and teamwork, the Mountaineers are primed to make their mark on ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - Artists in the Advanced Placement Arts program at West Orange High School (WOHS) showcased their work at the West Orange Arts Council gallery in a reception held on March 23. The partnership between the West Orange Arts Council and the WOHS AP Studio Art students runs from March 9 ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- As the spring season unfolds, the West Orange High School flag football team is gearing up for an exhilarating journey on the gridiron. With an influx of new talent and a solid core of experienced players, the team is poised to make waves in the competitive landscape of North ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - Washington Elementary School has launched the newest edition of their newspaper, The Post. Thanks to a team of hardworking reporters, editors and photographers led by the advisory team of Wendi Giuliano and Jessica Viavattine, the Winter Edition represents a professional news ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Renowned conductor Dr. Jose Rivera visited West Orange High School on March 25 to rehearse with the Honors Chamber Choir as their April 13 Carnegie Hall appearance approached. Dr. Rivera will be directing the Honors Chamber Choir (John Hellyer, Director), the Firebird Singers ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ - Robin Ferrer, MBA, MSN, RN, has been named Chief Nursing Officer for Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, NJ, part of RWJBarnabas Health. In this role, he will be responsible for all nursing practice and clinical services. “Mr. Ferrer is a seasoned healthcare leader ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Roughly 25,000 Americans die each year from valvular heart disease, but researchers from Rutgers Health and other institutions conclude that new technology could soon help doctors slash that number. “We are witnessing a paradigm shift in how valvular heart diseases are ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- Mayor McCartney officially swore in two new West Orange Police Officers, Daniel Castiglia and Melanie Turano, during the Conference Agenda at the Township Council Meeting on March 26. Family members held the bible while the Mayor administered the oath of office. Both officers ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- Mayor Susan McCartney, the first woman mayor of West Orange, recognized all the women within the West Orange Municipal Government at the Township Council Meeting on March 26. The Mayor and Township Council posed for a picture inside the Council Chambers to mark the occasion. A ...
Raising awareness about adults with Developmental & Intellectual Disabilities (IDD) is always front and center at JESPY. This is especially true during March, which is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM). Here, we spotlight clients who participate in our Athletics & Fitness ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – For the past several years, Math teachers at Edison Middle School have been able to engage students so successfully in researching Pi that they were cheering and clapping with joy during the annual Pi assembly. It took three months of careful planning on the part of Math Club ...
(March 25, 2024 – Millburn, NJ) – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, is proud to announce its 2024–2025 season, including a world premiere, the first New Jersey production of a Tony ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ - The West Essex YMCA announces the opening of enrollment in its Piranhas Special Olympics Swim Team and is offering the program for free for the first time since the onset of the pandemic. The season, which will run through May 19, will feature practices on Sunday afternoons, with ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- The vibrant community of West Orange is excited to announce its Inaugural Juneteenth Film Festival, taking place from June 21 to June 23. This celebration marks a significant moment in history, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - The West Orange High School Junior Air Force ROTC received a complete military inspection from Air Force Headquarters on March 7 and received the highest possible score. "This is an intensive 100 percent review and assessment of all our operations," said Maj. Joseph Marchesini ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - The March 18 West Orange Board of Education meeting recognized this year's Governor's Award Education recipients, swore in Dr. Dia Bryant as the newest board member, and honored West Orange High School alumna Sandy Guerrero as a national wrestling champion. The meeting opened ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – “Pippin,” this year’s musical at West Orange High School, is a not-to-be-missed show that transports the audience back to its premiere in 1972 to a fast-forward and timely message on the meaning of life. The show runs March 22 and 23 at 7 pm and March 24 at 2 pm in the WOHS ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - It was a beautiful day for a visit from the West Orange Fire Department at Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center on Northfield Avenue, as students jumped up and down in excitement to see the firefighters, truck and tried out the fire hose. Firefighter Matt Balistrieri showed ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - RWJBarnabas Health’s Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff, Indu Lew, was honored by the Indian Consulate at the prestigious 6th Annual International Women’s Day Celebration, held on March 8. The event was hosted by the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) in ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- Mayor McCartney welcomed third-graders and their teachers from Gregory and Hazel Avenue Schools to Town Hall on Wednesday. Various department heads were also on hand to explain the many functions of municipal government. The students engaged Mayor McCartney in a ...
In recognition of Crossing Guard Appreciation Week, JESPY recently hosted a well-attended appreciation breakfast to celebrate the many contributions of crossing guards in South Orange and Maplewood. The event was held in conjunction with South Orange Walk Bike Ride and the South Orange and ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- The annual West Orange St. Patrick's Day Parade is a lively and spirited celebration featuring a vibrant display of Irish culture and pride. It captivates the community and transforms Main Street into a sea of green as enthusiastic spectators gather along the route of the green ...
West Orange, NJ - Three RWJBarnabas Health nursing leaders will be honored by the New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA) for their high standards of excellence, professional career achievements and for making a notable difference in many lives. These leaders will be presented with awards at ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- A steady rain could not dampen the community spirit of Ramadan in West Orange. Mayor McCartney thanked the organizers of the event and the DPW for helping to set up the display of the Cresent Moon in front of Town Hall. The Mayor extended a warm welcome to all at the first ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- An inclusive camp and resource fair featuring summer programming and services will be held at Mount Carmel Guild Academy on Apr. 18, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This free public event is an opportunity for parents and professionals to connect with and discover the amazing ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, together with RWJBarnabas Health, the state’s leading cancer center and only Comprehensive Cancer Center as recognized by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), has scored in the “exceptional” range and was redesignated by the National ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, West Orange Lodge #1590 has awarded a 2024 Community Investments Program Grant to the West Orange Fire Department (WOFD) to fund a “SmartDummy Rescue Manikin" and two life-safety search rope bags. This equipment is valued at ...
NEW PROVIDENCE/ROCHELLE PARK, NJ — TAPinto is excited to announce a new and unique collaboration with The Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) and COMMERCE Magazine. “We are excited to partner with CIANJ and COMMERCE Magazine to expand the magazine’s reach and provide ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ --The turn of the 20th century marked a period of significant societal changes. A picture of the West Orange High School Class of 1904 shows students immersed in an era vastly different from our own experiences. The graduating class of 1904 lived in a world mostly characterized by ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Redwood Elementary School celebrated their fourth annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service by donating 300 “Kindness Kits” to the Holy Trinity-West Orange Food Pantry, the H.E.L.P. Center in Newark, and homeless neighbors in Newark, thanks to Redwood staff member Nancy ...
