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Press Releases
By CYNTHIA CUMMING
January 23, 2024
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ - The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges recently appointed Shamida Marc as its new Chief Human Resources Officer, effective Jan. 2. She takes over the role from Sharon Czebotar, who retired after a long career in Human Resources and nine years of service to the Y. As the new CHRO, ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- West Orange High School’s Mountaineers 4x400m Relay Team has officially secured the #7 spot in the entire United States! Clocking in at a phenomenal 3:24.81, these athletes — Gideon Griffin, Andres Acosta, Lyfe Smith, and Cooper Harwood—have etched their names in the school ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- The West Orange Board of Education is seeking qualified candidates for membership to the Board.
ESSEX, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and Essex County Sheriff Armando Fontoura announced Essex County’s Code Blue procedures are being activated because the temperature is forecasted to drop below 32 degrees and there is a potential for a snowstorm. Essex County is enacting ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- Township Councilman Bill Rutherford was sworn in as the new Township Council President on January 9, 2024. His daughter held the bible while his parents looked on. Judge Michael Hackett of Orange administered the oath of office inside West Orange Council Chambers. The ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - Students in Nicole Krulik's Urban Art and Communication class at West Orange High School had the unique opportunity to visit Deitch Gallery in New York City on Jan. 12 to view the 50th Anniversary Style Wars Show. In addition to their visit to Deitch, Krulik and her students ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ -- The Eisenberg family has donated an extraordinary $1 million gift to the Go Big for JESPY Campaign. The Eisenbergs are long-time supporters of JESPY House, a nonprofit that helps adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to live independently in South Orange.
SOUTH ORANGE –The Eisenberg family has donated an extraordinary $1 million dollar gift to the Go Big for JESPY Campaign. The Eisenbergs are long-time supporters of JESPY House, a nonprofit that helps adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to live independently in South Orange.
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- The following message is from the Township of West Orange Office of Emergency Management and West Orange Health Department. Please be advised that due to the declared limited state of emergency and the high winds forecasted for the evening, garbage and recycling collection for ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- In the fanciful and enchanting year of 1924, alongside jazz tunes and flapper dresses, two overlooked household regulars emerged. As fate would have it, Mattie Wilkerson was born into a world where Band-Aids and Kleenex made their debut. These simple innovations have endured the ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center kicked off the new year with a celebration of life as it welcomed the first baby born in 2024. Born on January 1 at 1:23 p.m., Miguel Andres Cabrera Guzman became the hospital's first baby born in the new year. Miguel, weighing a ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ – Mountainside Medical Center has announced the appointment of three new leaders to its Board of Trustees. Effective January 1, Dr. Sung T. Kim, Chief James Mazza, and Dr. Joseph Ravenell have joined the Board of Trustees of Mountainside Medical Center, each bringing a unique set ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- In an epic showdown at the West Orange Holiday Showcase, the West Orange high school girls’ basketball team secured a thrilling victory against Teaneck, ranked No. 20 in NJ.com’s Top 20. The final score of 44-41 tells the tale of a closely contested match, with the game tied ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - The West Orange Board of Education held its annual Reorganization Meeting on Jan. 4 in the Library Media Center at West Orange High School, swearing in Maria Vera as its newest board member and reappointing Brian Rock as President for another year. Vera was voted in as the new ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ - Area residents are invited to a membership and summer camp Open House on Saturday, Jan. 6 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to see all that the West Essex YMCA has to offer. Come for a tour and a variety of free, family friendly activities. Information about 2024 summer camps will also be ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — RWJBarnabas Health urges all New Jersey residents to donate blood and platelets this winter. With donations plummeting by 25% at RWJBarnabas Health blood drives and conditions deteriorating, the shortage, first triggered by a surge in COVID HV.1 cases, is worsening due to the ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- In West Orange we feel pride in our diversity – a mosaic of cultures, backgrounds, and traditions that come together to create a vibrant and unique community. It is this diversity that makes us strong, resilient, and enriched with a wealth of experiences and perspectives. In ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- The new West Orange Public Library located at 10 Rooney Circle officially opened for business on Monday, December 11 at 10:00 a.m. The new state-of-the-art facility centrally located in town behind Essex Green boasts a vast collection of books, multimedia resources, and ...
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 the cast and creative team for After Midnight, co-directed by Dominique Kelley (PMP: The Great Gatsby; ...
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