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Press Releases

February 12, 2024

WEST ORANGE, NJ -- West Orange Schools Canceled for Tues., Feb. 13. District events will also be canceled due to the snow in the weather forecast.

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NEWARK, NJ - It was the perfect day for some talented art students at West Orange High School to visit GlassRoots in Newark, a non-profit arts organization that teaches young and old alike the finer points of glassblowing incorporating creative and scientific methodology. Organized by WOHS Art ...

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PSE&G will be trimming trees in West Orange on 2/10/24 on the following streets: * Stone Dr. * Tenney Rd. * Powell Dr. * Nestro Rd. * Midro Way Updates will be posted as information is received.

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Please JOIN US on Saturday, February 10, 2024 to share in our second annual UNITY SHABBAT as we continue to build on the SPECTACULAR Coming Together we experienced together during our inaugural event one year ago!   Please JOIN US for our all day CELEBRATION and bear witness to the formal ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ – The annual Chinese Lunar New Year Gala was celebrated in style at West Orange High School on Feb. 2. Arts and crafts, performances, a Chinese dinner by Maschio’s and raffles highlighted the evening. The event was planned by faculty and students in the Chinese program with support ...

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(February 5, 2024 – Millburn, NJ) – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee- Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts- Executive Director), recipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award, is pleased to release production photos, opening night photos, and b-roll for After Midnight, co-directed by ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ – RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health care system in New Jersey, has been recognized by Newsweek as one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity” in 2024, for the second year in a row. Newsweek's annual ranking identifies the top 1,000 U.S.

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SOUTH ORANGE, NJ --  Write on Sports (WoS) has announced the expansion of its 2024 program to include the brand new Write on Arts initiative. The 501(c)(3) non-profit organization has been supporting students in under-resourced communities harnessing the power of writing through sports storytelling ...

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The following are marketing options available to all candidates for the 2024 elections.  To discuss marketing on TAPinto, please contact your local TAPinto site owner/publisher or click here.  Site Advertising: Leaderboard (728 x 90 pixels desktop, 320 x 100 pixels mobile):  $750 per month or ...

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Meet RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group provider Janish Kothari, MD, Cardiology. Dr. Kothari’s goal as a health care provider is to help patients best understand their unique disease process while encouraging them to be an active participant in their treatment plan. He prides himself on his ability ...

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LIVINGSTON, NJ – The West Essex YMCA is launching its Lights, Camera, Action 2024 Annual Support Campaign and inviting the community to get involved by attending a themed kick-off celebration on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 6-8:30 p.m. at the Eisenhower Conference Center, 290 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave., ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ – Following the annual West Orange High School Dance program’s annual student-created presentation, “Halftime,” parents, family, and community members gave the performers a standing ovation. In the seven years that the program has been in existence, it has developed into an ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ – In a special meeting of the Board of Education on Jan. 30, West Orange resident and long-time educator Dr. Dia Bryant was appointed by unanimous vote to fill the position vacated by Jennifer Tunnicliffe, who resigned on Jan. 4. 15 community members submitted letters of interest ...

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JSDD TO HOST FREE WEBINAR AIMED AT EMPOWERING ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES TO ENHANCE INDEPENDENCE AND SAFTEY AT HOME The Informational webinar, “Building Independence & Safety at Home”, Will Be held Wednesday February 7th at 7:00pm JSDD is proud to offer a free webinar on harnessing enabling ...

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Essex County, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and Essex County Sheriff Armando Fontoura announced the Essex County’s Code Blue procedures are being activated because the temperature is forecasted to drop below 32 degrees. Essex County is enacting its Code Blue protocols from ...

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MILLBURN, NJ --Paper Mill Playhouse has announced the new results of its Economic Impact Study for 2023. Conducted by Econsult Solutions, Inc. of Philadelphia, the new study indicates that Paper Mill operations and non-local patron spending has a total economic impact of $65.0 million in New ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ – Attention all pre-school parents and guardians! The highly anticipated Mini Mountaineers Pre-School Program is thrilled to announce the commencement of registration for the upcoming academic year. To provide families with comprehensive information and seamless registration, the ...

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                               PAPER MILL PLAYHOUSE ANNOUNCES ENTRIES FOR THE 2024 RISING STAR AWARDS PRESENTED BY INVESTORS FOUNDATION        Recognizing Excellence in the Production of New Jersey High School Musicals; Production Round Runs January 18 to April ...

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LIVINGSTON, NJ - The West Essex YMCA is making plans for the summer and gearing up for adventures that will keep kids active, engaged and healthy all summer long. Parents can now sign their children up for the Y’s accredited day camps for 2024.  YMCA camps offer a range of activities that cater ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ – When Maria Vera was sworn in as the West Orange Board of Education’s newest member on Jan. 4, she stated, "I thank God, my family and my community for their support. I will work hard and put in the time to keep the name of West Orange high." Vera, a long-time community advocate ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ -- In December 2021, the West Orange Police Department received the Excellence in Policing: Community Partnership Award. The award honors a partnership that strengthens relationships or collaborates with community stakeholders to advance public safety. This prestigious recognition ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ -   RWJBarnabas Health, the health system that delivers the most babies in New Jersey, joins the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) in observing Maternal Health Awareness Day on January 23, 2024. The ACOG theme for the 2024 Maternal Health Awareness Day, “Access ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ -- Thanks to a federally-funded Title III grant, West Orange residents ages 18 and older are learning English at no cost. This program, led by Mr. Felix Plata, World Language/English as a Second Language (ESL) supervisor for the West Orange Public School District, has two ...

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LIVINGSTON, NJ - The West Essex YMCA has selected Shannon Frank as its new Associate Executive Director, responsible for leading the daily operations of the branch and its staff, and working alongside District Executive Director Cheryl Tuturice to grow membership and enhance programs and services ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ -- Due to the weather forecast for snow resulting in poor road conditions, the West Orange Public Schools will be closed Friday, January 19, 2024. All district-wide events are canceled.    

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WEST ORANGE, NJ -- Third grade students in Christie Landau's class were tasked with a special project to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Students researched quotes by Dr. King and selected their favorite. "Once they selected their quote, they created a quote footprint and added a way that they ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ - Mt. Pleasant Elementary School held its seventh annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service on Jan. 12, giving students in grades K-5 to mix-it-up, collaborate, work on different projects, and celebrate the many different cultures in the school. Students spent the day in ...

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GALLOWAY, NJ -- In a dazzling display of talent and dedication, Ms. Mapes' Master Scene Study class and the Drama Club from our local high school recently made waves at the Speech and Theatre Association of New Jersey (STANJ) competition held on Saturday January 26. The students not only showcased ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ -- Mayor Susan McCartney offered greetings at the 12th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at Liberty Middle School on January 15. The event is sponsored by the West Orange Human Relation Commission. Mayor McCartney thanked Chairperson Elizabeth Milhim and Vice-Chair Dawn ...

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This message is from the Superintendent of the West Orange Public Schools: Due to the predicted storm impacting our township, and in an effort to prepare our buildings to safely receive students and faculty, the West Orange Public Schools will follow the delayed opening schedule tomorrow, ...

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