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Press Releases

December 29, 2023

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 ...

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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 ...

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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 the cast and creative team for After Midnight, co-directed by Dominique Kelley (PMP: The Great Gatsby; ...

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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; Denver ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ -- The West Orange African Heritage Organization (WOAHO) is hosting a Kwanza celebration on Dec. 29. Dr. Charles Idris Webb is the keynote speaker. It's scheduled for 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Washington Elementary Scool, 298 Main Street, West Orange.  The event will celebrate the ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ - In November, the Thomas Edison Middle School Science classes in West Orange assisted the West Essex YMCA in the winterization of the community garden. Students learned how to maintain the garden and prepare the garden beds for the winter months. With the generous donation of ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ -- The Older Adults Advisory Board serves as a vital link between West Orange’s older adult population and community decision-makers. The Board plays a crucial role in advocating for policies and programs that enhance the well-being of our older adult residents. Several dozen ...

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ESSEX COUNTY, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and Essex County Sheriff Armando Fontoura announced that Essex County’s Code Blue procedures are being activated, and the temperature is forecasted to drop below 32 degrees. Essex County is enacting its Code Blue protocols from ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ -- On December 16, the magic of the holiday season was evident by the abundant smiles of an estimated 500 children at the Washington Street School. Santa Claus arrived with more than 800 donated toys made possible by the partnership between the West Orange Hispanic Foundation and ...

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Hello Council Colleagues,  Please consider revising Ordinance #2833-23 Gas Leaf Blowers on December 19, 2023, Council Agenda for First Reading to read revisit in January 2026 rather than Instituting the ban in 2026.  As the industry continues to resolve environmental concerns, a revisit will ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ - Members of the West Orange High School AFJROTC visited Liberty and Roosevelt Middle schools over the past two weeks to lead students in gym classes that included calisthenics, "build a house," wheelbarrow races, buddy drag, "ammo can relay," and a Tug of War finale. Liberty ...

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Paper Mill Playhouse, (Mark S. Hoebee-Producing Artistic Director, Michael Stotts-Executive Director) recipient of the Tony Award for Regional Theatre, will hold auditions for students to be a part of its prestigious Summer Musical Theater Conservatory and Musical Theater Technique Intensive for ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ -- West Orange Mayor Susan McCartney celebrated with Zufall Health, which has been in West Orange since 2014, at their ribbon cutting commemorating their consolidation of all their operations at one site. McCartney made brief remarks during the official opening and ribbon cutting ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ -- Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. stopped by Schneider Hardware on Main Street in West Orange on December 14th to chat and offers his congratulations. The hardware store is the oldest business in town and is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2023. Executive ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ - Long-time West Orange resident, dance trailblazer, and now children's author Jennifer Jones visited St. Cloud Elementary School on Dec. 8 to meet with students and share her new book "On the Line: My Story of Becoming the First African-American Rockette." Born in Newark in 1967 ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ - For the past several years, West Orange High School woodworking instructor Max Grossman has tasked his students with a special assignment: to build sustainable working wood toys for children during the holidays. This year was no exception, and on Dec. 8, Mayor Susan McCartney ...

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While charitable giving during the holiday season typically involves donations of canned goods and warm clothes, certain healthcare organizations in New Jersey are taking the unique approach of donating lifesaving healthcare to the needy. ImageCare Radiology, a leading provider of imaging services ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ -  U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has recognized four RWJBarnabas Health facilities among the 2023-2024 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care, which identifies hospitals that provide high-quality maternity care for ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ -- West Orange Firefighters Local 28, Fire Officers Local 228 and the West Orange Firefighters Foundation are collecting toys for the West Orange Holy Trinity Food Pantry. Please help if you can. On December 16 and 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., they will be at the Essex Green ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange Special Education Parent Advisory Council (WOSEPAC) presented Kelly Elementary School with a Communication board, installed in the playground and officially unveiled on Dec. 1. Members of the WOSEPAC Leadership Team, Kelly Principal David Marion, Superintendent ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ - West Orange rang in the holidays on Dec. 2 with an all-day Holiday Open House featuring family-friendly activities and culminating in the lighting of the Township Christmas tree. The fun began at Washington Elementary School, where West Orange High School Mountaineer Mentors ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ - West Orange High School students and Nikhil Badlani Youth Advisory Board members appeared before the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee in Trenton to testify on behalf of Bill S2789 on Nov. 30. Bill S2789 would require new drivers to practice for 50 hours before ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ  -- The location credited with being the birthplace of the world-wide film industry could be taking a curtain call. The often-repeated adage "history repeats itself" remains remarkably consistent with the proposal for a deal that could bring a new film studio to West Orange, NJ. It ...

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ESSEX COUNTY, NJ -- Impact100 Essex announced that three Essex County nonprofits are the recipients of its 2023 Equity Grants: SHE Wins Inc., AAPI Montclair, and Keys 2 Success. With over 170 members, Impact100 Essex is a collective philanthropic group founded and funded by women in Essex ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange High School Chess Team made all the right moves at the New Jersey State Chess Federation (NJSCF) Grade School Championships, held at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, NJ on Nov. 19, with the eleventh grade team taking first place, the tenth grade team taking ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ — St. Cloud Elementary School is hosting a holiday bazaar on Sunday, December 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The address is 71 Sheridan Avenue, West Orange. The event will feature Free admission Photos with Santa Local merchants Arts and crafts Cookie decorating Build ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ -- Lace up your skates, hockey enthusiasts, because West Orange Boys Varsity Ice Hockey is stepping onto the frozen stage for an action-packed winter showdown. We’ve got the insider scoop straight from Head Coach Eddie Scafidi, breaking down the high stakes, star players, and the ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ -- In the true spirit of Thanksgiving, Council President Tammy Williams joined by family and friends, gave back to the community on Thanksgiving Saturday. Partnering with Christine’s Kitchen located within Holy Trinity Episcopal Church at 315 Main Street, volunteers cooked hot meals ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ -- Beginning on Monday, November 27, 2023 New Jersey American Water Company (NJAWC) through their subcontractor The Shauger Group, Inc. will be replacing the water main and upgrading services along Helen Avenue from Gregory Avenue to Lowell Avenue. The water main being replaced was ...

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