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Press Releases

August 10, 2023

WEST ORANGE, NJ -- The Downtown Alliance has rescheduled the August 10 Downtown Thursday for August 31. The Alliance apologized for any inconvenience and thanked residents their understanding. The August 31 Downtown Thursday will be in Eagle Rock featuring Bluchacha Latin Jazz Dance Band, salsa ...

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Click Here To Attend!  Take your physical and mental health to the next level. Evolve your mind, body and spirit! Join us for a very special experience of breathwork, cold exposure and mindset training Learn how you can influence your autonomic nervous system with the Wim Hof Method! Date: ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ — Several RWJBarnabas Health facilities have received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke quality achievement award for their commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ - Gary J. Rogal, MD, FACC, Chief of Cardiology and Medical Director for RWJBarnabas Health Cardiac Services, was honored as a recipient of the NJBIZ 2023 ICON award. This esteemed award recognizes New Jersey business leaders for their notable success, demonstration of strong ...

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West Orange, Your HEALTH is important The Inaugural West Orange Wellness Summit SEPTEMBER 10th 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. West Orange High School Tarnoff Cafeteria We want to make sure that we're doing everything we can to promote Health and Wellness in West Orange. That's why we've teamed ...

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With summer in full swing, the JESPY Clinical & Behavioral Services department would like to share some safety tips to reduce the incidence of heat-related illness - which is especially important when it is extremely hot and humid. Keeping as cool as possible is important! Implement these ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ – Tickets for the fifth annual CJ Morgan Golf Outing and Brunch are still available for purchase. The Sunday Jazz Brunch is scheduled for Aug. 27 from 12p.m. - 3 p.m. and the Golf Outing is set for Aug. 28 from 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. - end of play. (Rain date: Aug. 29) The CJ Morgan ...

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CASA for Children of Essex County is thrilled to collaborate with PastaRAMEN to bring the community an unforgettable dining experience – all while making a difference in the lives of youth in Essex County living in foster care. Set for September 14, 2023, diners are invited to indulge in the ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ -- As the days grow shorter and the warmth of summer starts to wane, there’s an electrifying anticipation in the air – it’s time for another thrilling season of West Orange Mountaineer Football. Remember last year, when they clinched that historic sectional championship? Well, ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ -- The West Orange community is once again proving its unwavering dedication to education as the 2nd Annual #WOClearTheList campaign kicks off with remarkable momentum. In just the first 48 hours, the campaign has garnered an overwhelming response, boasting over 200 wishlists ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ -- Mayor Susan McCartney administrated the oath of office to five Probationary Firefighters during the Conference Agenda at the Township Council Budget Meeting on August 1.   Pictured above are Fire Chief Anthony Vecchio, Councilman Bill Rutherford, Councilwoman Susan Scarpa, ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ – West Orange High School Class (WOHS) of 2014 grad Jordan Velez continues to excel as he works to achieve his dreams, graduating in May with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Stony Brook University. Prior, he graduated with an M.S. in Sports Management from Florida State ...

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently investigating telecommunication cables containing lead lining across the United States. These cables are key components in our interconnected world. They play a significant role in enabling continuous communication across the United ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ -  The West Orange School District held its popular Summer Enrichment Program at West Orange High School from June 26-July 21 and broke program records with the highest enrollment ever. Concluding on July 21, 523 students signed up for enrichment courses, which were staffed by 32 ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ -- On Sunday, July 16, 2023, at approximately 6:30 p.m. the sale of merchandise between two individuals took an unexpected turn. It occurred at the corner of Washington Street and Watchung Avenue in West Orange.  The seller turned out to be a victim of what is being reported as an ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ -  RWJBarnabas Health and the New Jersey Devils are teaming up for the 7th annual RWJBarnabas Health Running with the Devils 5K Run & Walk while offering both live and virtual formats in 2023. The live 5K Run & Wellness Walk will take place on Sunday, October 29, at Essex ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that Essex County Francis Byrne Golf Course has been reopened to the public on Thursday, July 27th after an $8.7 million renovation project. The improvements are part of the County Executive’s ongoing initiative to ...

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Jamaica's flag will fly high across New Jersey this August, when native islanders affirm the country's 61st Anniversary of Independence with celebrations throughout the Garden State. Organized by the Jamaica Organization of New Jersey (JON-J) in collaboration with Honorary Co-Chair Mayor R. Ted ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health care system in New Jersey, today announced it has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review’s “100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Heart Programs" for 2023. Healthcare organizations included on the list ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ -  RWJBarnabas Health is continuing to make an urgent appeal for blood and platelet donations as it responds to a serious shortage at hospitals throughout the state. The entire state is currently managing with less than a 3-day supply of all blood types which is expected to drop ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ – On Thursday, July 27, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. will announce that Essex County FrancIs Byrne Golf Course has been reopened to the public after an $8.7 million renovation project. Scheduled to take the ceremonial first drives from the first tee with the ...

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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 its world-premiere production of The Great Gatsby, based on the iconic novel by F.

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WEST ORANGE, NJ -- West Orange Mayor Susan McCartney visited the Stratford Manor Rehabilitation and Care Center on July 26. The facility located on Northfield Avenue in West Orange hosted a birthday celebration that paid homage to a combined total of over 500 years of longevity. Mayor McCartney ...

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Please help us spread the news about this important message for our Veterans. The PACT Act is perhaps the largest health care and benefit expansion in VA history. The full name of the law is The Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath Robinson Honoring our ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ -- As the Fall season approaches, the West Orange Boys Varsity Soccer team is gearing up for another exciting and promising journey. We had the opportunity to sit down with Head Coach Doug Nevins to get an inside look at the team’s preparations, expectations, and aspirations for the ...

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SOUTH ORANGE,  NJ – JESPY House, a South Orange, New Jersey-based non-profit organization that has supported adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities for 45 years, announced today the largest gift in its history: a $13.25 million matching gift from The Leon and Toby Cooperman Family ...

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ATLANTA, GA -- June 23, 2023. The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) today announced student Justice A. Beeman-Volscho from West Orange, NJ has been selected to become a member of the esteemed organization. The Society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ -- Mayor Susan McCartney filed an action before the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division: Essex County seeking to invalidate Council Resolution No. 232-23. The Resolution adopted June 13, 2023, attempts to determine the scope and responsibilities of the duly appointed Township ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ -- Mayor Susan McCartney announced that her Administration will be submitting a proposed amendment to the 2023 budget that includes additional state aid, including an almost 1% reduction to in the 2023 amount to be raised by taxes.  In addition, the amendment will appropriate ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ – Write on Sports (WoS), a nonprofit organization that provides literacy programs for middle school students, hosted a special event featuring summer camp alumni on Monday, July 17 at Montclair State University. Over 50 middle school students currently participating in WoS summer ...

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