WEST ORANGE, NJ -- Mayor McCartney issued a proclamation at the Township Council Meeting ...
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By REBECCA TANTILLO
April 15, 2024
CRANFORD, NJ - Opa! Demi Lovato, singer, songwriter and actress, stopped into Ambeli Greek Taverna for a bite to eat on Friday evening. Lovato, who is in town filming scenes for the movie “Tow,” posed for photos with employees outside the popular Cranford restaurant. Residents would surely agree ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - Excitement fills the air in Mountainside as Echo Lake Park transforms into a bustling Hollywood set for the filming of a highly anticipated Bob Dylan biopic movie. Starring Timothée Chalamet, the film promises to captivate audiences with the folk legend's story. Fans eagerly ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – On Saturday, April 6, Mayor Susan McCartney, Council Members Tammy Williams and Michelle Casalino, Tez Roro from the Chamber of Commerce, Meg Brill of the Downtown West Orange Alliance and other community leaders and members joined the owners of Orange Sky Coffee Roasters (OSCR) ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Councilor-at-Large Robert Russo found himself at the center of controversy after Second Ward Councilor Robin Schlager publicly detailed an incident allegedly involving him 'lunging' and yelling at her during a closed session council meeting on October 25, 2022. The timing of her ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – There's lots going on in West Orange this spring, and Public Information Joseph Fagan shared some events and coming attractions during this week’s town council meeting. West Orange officially welcomed Orange Sky Coffee Roasters, Castle Rock Bar & Grill and the West Orange ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Many West Orange restaurants are participating in Restaurant Week from Saturday, April 13 to Sunday, April 21, and offering specials to patrons. According to Downtown West Orange, there are over 40 world-class dining options and unique eateries located throughout West Orange, ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ –– The public hasn’t been inside the Black Maria, the world’s first picture studio, in four decades, but on Saturday, April 20, the refurbished 1954 replica of the original will open at the Thomas Edison National Historical Park (NHP) at 10:30 a.m. According to a press release, ...
Maternal health is a fundamental aspect of societal well-being. However, despite advances in medical technology and improvements in healthcare practices, Black women continue to face disproportionately higher risks during pregnancy and childbirth. The state of Black maternal health in the United ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - Roosevelt Middle School will present its annual spring musical: "Once Upon A Mattress - Youth Edition" on April 18, 19 and 20 at Roosevelt Middle School, 36 Gilbert Place, West Orange, beginning at 7:00 p.m. "Once Upon a Mattress is based on the Hans Christian Anderson fairy ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Steven Nagel, Executive Director of HomeSharing, Inc., an affordable housing option that matches people who need homes (“seekers”) with homeowners (“providers”), gave a presentation about his organization which facilitates providers earning money by taking seekers into their ...
NEWARK, NJ — City youths who do not stay within 100 feet of their homes during certain nighttime hours could face police action starting Friday, April 12. The city announced that officers will enforce Newark's longstanding curfew ordinance, which prohibits people under 18 unaccompanied by an ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Despite having a new home and new name, Teddy the cat is still fighting for another chance at life. Westfield business owner Maria Ferreira, along with Westfield residents Hannah Caicdeo and her daughter, Leah Caicedo, are seeking donations to support Teddy’s medical expenses and ...
WEST ORANGE/EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ -- The New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) will be displaying Thomas Alva Edison's 1916 Model T car at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford after a brief visit to its owner's former residence and laboratory in West Orange as part of the upcoming Entertainment and ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Sixteen restaurants nominated by readers for having the best hot dogs competed in a northern New Jersey publication’s month-long poll, and West Orange’s own Jimmy Buff's was the victor! Jimmy Buff’s, which received a 90th anniversary proclamation from the Township of West ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The April 9 town council meeting is at 6:30 p.m. in town hall and available on Zoom. The agenda includes The cannabis ordinance amendment Surveillance cameras for traffic lights A home sharing presentation Pure Natural Vibes cannabis license to operate Renewing ...
Two Million Black+Decker® garment steamers by Empower Brands have been recalled due to a burn hazard announced the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. A refund is being offered to customers. According to the recall, the steamers can expel, spray, or leak hot water during use, ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – West Orange is becoming the Hollywood of New Jersey with a production studio on the way and being designated “Film Ready” by the New Jersey Motion Picture & Television Commission (NJMPTC).15 towns in the Garden State have completed the five-step certification and marketing ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – TAPinto West Orange recently caught up with the Orange/WestOrange UNICO Chapter (O/WO) of UNICO National for an update on its activities since we last profiled them. According to the Chapter’s President, Frank Gonnella, “Fun was had by all at our Annual Bocce Tournament fundraiser ...
NEW JERSEY — During the afternoon of Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will be seen across parts of the United States, Canada, and Mexico. While New Jerseyans will only experience a partial eclipse, thousands of people, including from the state, are expected to travel to see the spectacular ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ – Mountainside Medical Center has achieved a significant advancement in its commitment to meeting the mental health needs of patients and the community by acquiring behavioral health providers from Envision Healthcare, officials announced. This move underscores the hospital's ...
Essex County’s Branch Brook Park boasts 5,300 cherry blossom trees - more than the nation’s capital - and starting Saturday, April 6, it will celebrate with its 48th annual Cherry Blossom Festival. For the record, East Potomac Park, in Washington, D.C., has just 3,800 trees, according to the ...
An earthquake measured at 4.8 on the Richter Scale centered in Hunterdon County was felt in Springfield at 10:23 a.m. Friday. Police departments in Essex County are acknowledging the tremors. Fairfield Police Dept.: "We (as most of you are as well) are aware of what appears to be an ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The United States Elks’ website describes its purpose as "To promote and practice the four cardinal virtues of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members; to quicken the spirit of American Patriotism and cultivate ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Teamsters from Local 863 surprised the Holy Trinity-West Orange Food Pantry with several pallets of donations on March 20, with items ranging from spiral hams to fruit, vegetables, diapers and non-perishables. In 2023, the pantry provided food for approximately 27,000 people.
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- The Rotary Club of West Orange is working on their second annual Flags for Heroes Project. According to the club President, Marlene Karu, "Since 1928, the Rotary Club of West Orange has been involved in serving not only the West Orange community, but also in supporting ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange Scholarship Fund was established in 1923 by a group of dedicated West Orange citizens to provide financial assistance to deserving graduates in the West Orange community who needed it. According to West Orange Scholarship Fund Treasurer Jim Quinn, “Today, the ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - The eighth annual Montclair Literary Festival will take place from Saturday, April 27 to Saturday, May 4, 2024, organizers have announced. According to a release, there will be TWO Festival Days with 90+ authors and 40+ events, with events held at partner Montclair State ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Council members added an amendment to the cannabis ordinance during last week’s meeting. Council President Bill Rutherford stated, “[Attorney] Mr. Moon proposed in the [cannabis] workshop to exempt cultivators from the parking requirements. Rutherford also mentioned that ...
