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By JOSEPH FAGAN, WEST ORANGE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
March 27, 2024
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 ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - Students in Cindy Celi's Architecture class at West Orange High School had the opportunity to learn about the profession when SSP Architects Principal Marcus Rosenau and Designer Jude Santoro visited their class. The pair provided students with insights into the field, as well as ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - Students at Kelly Elementary presented the school's first-ever Black History Living Wax Museum on Feb. 26, dressing in costume and providing fellow students with the opportunity to interact with famous figures that have impacted history. Students represented notable people, ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - Art students at West Orange High School had a special opportunity to visit the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts in Madison, NJ, in recognition of Black History Month. In addition, WOHS students and students at Drew University were invited to display their art in the gallery ...
MILLBURN, NJ - March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month and Opportunity Project (OP) invites community members to support their upcoming events focusing on empowering individuals with brain injury as well as increasing knowledge about brain injury prevention. According to the Centers for ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- Nick Adams and Arthur Rosu each finished in the top 4 in the Region III Tournament last weekend and secured spots in the NJSIAA State Tournament held in Atlantic City. They are now one of the top 32 wrestlers in the state in their respective weight classes. Rosu (215) wrestled ...
(February 27, 2024 – Millburn, NJ) – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee- Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts- Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, is pleased to announce the full cast and creative team for the new musical Gun & Powder, with book and ...
HARRISON / WEST ORANGE, NJ – As NJ/NY Gotham FC maintains an unparalleled commitment to elevated player resources and player care, the reigning National Women’s Soccer League champions today announced RWJBarnabas Health, New Jersey’s most comprehensive academic health care system, as the club’s ...
