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Press Releases

February 28, 2024

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ -  The Chronic Illness Management Program at Children’s Specialized Hospital, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, was named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s inaugural list of 36 hospitals and health systems with great diabetes and endocrinology programs, joining programs from around the ...

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TAPinto is excited to announce the addition of AccuWeather on all of its local news platforms. You will now be able to get the local weather forecast at the same place you trust for original local news. "You asked and we listened. According to our annual reader survey, our readers have said they ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ - Barack Obama, Colin Powell, Oprah Winfrey, Beyonce, George Washington Carver, Jackie Robinson, LeBron James, Harriet Tubman, Madame CJ Walker and many more celebrated Black history makers were onsite at Redwood Elementary School on Feb. 23 as the Third Grade team presented its ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ -- A charity hockey game was held at the Richard J. Codey Arena in West Orange on February 24, 2024. The annual game between the West Orange All Stars and the New Jersey Warriors honored the memory of West Orange’s Department of Public Works Director (PWD) Joe Pelose in a brief ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ – West Orange High School Social Studies teacher Andrew Guglielmo has been recognized by the NAACP-Newark for providing outstanding Black History education to students. “The award is from the Newark chapter of the NAACP, and each year they honor three educators for their ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ - The annual Tri-M (Modern Music Masters) Honors Induction Ceremony was held at West Orange High School on Feb. 20, highlighting student performances and boasting a record number (45) of new inductees. Tri-M Music Advisor John Hellyer welcomed inductees, family, and friends to ...

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LIVINGSTON, NJ - Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by NJ.com Top Workplaces. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey ...

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LIVIVNGSTON, NJ - No one anticipates heart disease, but preparing a plan for it is essential, especially for those among the nearly half of U.S. adults—approximately 116 million—battling high blood pressure or hypertension. Often referred to as the “silent killer” due to its asymptomatic nature, ...

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NEWARK, NJ  – In a perfect combination of two organizations that are passionately committed to the state of New Jersey, RWJBarnabas Health and the New Jersey Devils today jointly announced the multi-year extension of their innovative partnership that will strengthen the impact the two enterprises ...

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As Mayor of West Orange, by the deepest measure possible, I strongly condemn the inappropriate exhibit of divisive expression left behind on the steps of our municipal building over the weekend. I unequivocally condemn all expressions of hate including the abhorrent comments this type of ...

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West Orange, NJ, February 21, 2024 — RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health care system in New Jersey, has appointed Lynda Markoe as Chief People Officer, effective immediately.  In her new role, Ms. Markoe will be responsible for leading the system’s human resource ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ - The annual Black History Scholarship Dinner was held Feb. 15 in the Tarnoff Cafe at West Orange High School, raising funds to provide scholarships to graduating seniors and highlight student talent and black culture. The event was organized by the Student Council and advisor ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ - The West Orange Special Education Parent Advisory Council (WOSEPAC) provided a family-friendly inclusive dance for children in grades K-2 on Feb. 17 at West Orange High School (WOHS), offering a respite from the dreary weather with dancing, crafts, face-painting and ...

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NEWARK, NJ - The New Jersey Devils will host their Next Generation Weekend presented by RWJBarnabas Health on February 24-25, 2024, when they face off against the Montreal Canadiens for a 2:00 PM contest on Saturday and a 1:00 PM contest on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Prudential ...

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(February 20, 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 announce that Chase Law (she/her) has been appointed Director of Development following an ...

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Meet RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group provider Daniel Dziadosz, MD, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Dziadosz’s philosophy of care centers on providing compassionate, personalize care while integrating the latest medical advancements to optimize patient outcomes and restore mobility and well-being. His ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ -- Please be advised that the West Orange Township Council Meeting from February 13, 2024, held on Zoom will not be posted to our YouTube channel. The Township has met the legal obligation of holding and noticing an open public meeting. The video recording on YouTube is provided ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ – Robert Pellechio, Senior Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer of  RWJBarnabas Health, has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s list of 75 Hospital and Health System Chief Pharmacy Officers to Know for 2024. The list honors Chief Pharmacy Officers who are helping to create ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ – West Orange for Humanity condemns the depraved anti-Semitic and racist hate speech attacks on West Orange’s Town Council meeting on Tuesday, February 13th and calls for an investigation by the West Orange Police Department.  During the public comment period of the meeting, ...

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The RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery’s (IFPR) Peer Recovery Program (PRP) has surpassed its 100,000th patient referral milestone, helping individuals address addiction and paving the way toward for even more people to access the life-changing support they need. Since its ...

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(February 13, 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 announce initial casting for the new musical Gun & Powder, with book and lyrics by ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ -  Edison Middle School was the scene of a reunion on Feb. 7 as members of the West Orange High School Choir and Step Teams taught about Black History through song and dance. Edison Principal Steve Melendez noted, "This is one of my favorite events of the year as we welcome back ...

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SOUTH ORANGE – JESPY House, a local nonprofit that helps 300 adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to live independently, is responding to South Orange’s affordable housing shortage that undermines their clients’ ability to stay in South Orange and continue to contribute to the ...

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  ESSEX COUNTY, NJ -- The Essex County Executivve Office has announced that Code Blue procedures are in effect due to a forecast of below 32 degrees temperatures. This will be from Tuesday, February 13 at 8 p.m. to Tuesday, February 20 at 8 a.m. This is for the nighttime hours only. For ...

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For many, winter snow conjures images of sledding and hot cocoa. But beneath the beauty of the frosty landscape lies a hidden danger: the potentially serious cardiac risks posed by shoveling snow. While snow removal may seem like a mundane chore, it can pose significant threats to cardiovascular ...

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SOUTH ORANGE – JESPY House, a local nonprofit that helps 300 adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to live independently, is responding to South Orange’s affordable housing shortage that undermines their clients’ ability to stay in South Orange and continue to contribute to the ...

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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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