WEST ORANGE, NJ — Members of the West Orange Fire Department (WOFD) were recently recognized with commendations for their outstanding efforts during four individual incidents that occurred earlier this year.

Fire Chief Anthony Vecchio presented these awards during a ceremony held at a public council meeting in order to recognize the honorees in front of their family and friends as ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ — In recognition of the increase in the number of homes utilizing security cameras on their property, the West Orange Police Department (WOPD) is inviting community members to register their security cameras so that in the event of an incident, the WOPD will be able to reach out for assistance.

According to the WOPD, the footage that these cameras gather could be an ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ – Captain Mark Kelly and former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords were on hand at Kelly Elementary School in West Orange last month to help cut the ribbon at the new Connie White Library Media Center, named after a former Kelly Elementary teacher.

“When I received word that one of [White’s] former students wanted to honor her by donating money to renovate our ...

NEW YORK, NY - Four West Orange High School students had the experience of a lifetime this semester when they were among 30 high school students who had a surprise meeting with Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey at the Hearst Tower, headquarters of "O," the Oprah Magazine.

Video by O, The Oprah Magazine YouTube Channel. 

At the time, Obama was to appear on a ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The record-setting West Orange girls soccer team was honored with eight selections to the Super Essex Conference (SEC) All-American Division team, as selected by coaches. Three Mountaineers were named to the first team, including Natalie Nevins, Nyah Harper and Morgan Clark.

Nevins, a junior midfielder, led West Orange in both goals (17) and assists ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ - Tyler Galantini of West Orange has signed a letter of intent with Wagner College to continue his golf career while attending the school.

Galantini, a senior who attended Pleasantdale (now Kelly) Elementary, Edison and Liberty Middle Schools, said he has received a partial athletic scholarship to the college and plans to major in Business ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ - Dayton High School of Springfield handed the West Orange ice hockey team its first loss of the year, 6-3, on Saturday.

Kaelan Monroe scored two goals for West Orange (0-1-1), Davey Campbell had a goal and an assist, and Chris Infante and Trevor Levine each supplied an assist for the Mountaineers.

Zach Weingold made 28 saves for West Orange.

WEST ORANGE, NJ – Hundreds of military personnel stationed overseas will have their holidays brightened with handmade cards thanks to West Orange Schools students.

For the past few years, students and teachers have created unique, handmade cards with messages of encouragement and support. The efforts began after West Orange High School (WOHS) Class of 2014 graduate Dylan Pennell was ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ - Atlantic Federal Credit Union of West Orange is on a mission to help as many people as possible throughout the community as winter approaches by holding its annual Winter Coat Drive. 

The West Orange branch, located at 455 Prospect Avenue in the Essex Green Shopping Center, is collecting any new or gently used coats in all sizes for children, ...

UPDATE: The West Orange Christmas Tree Lighting has been rescheduled to Sunday Dec 2, 2018 due to weather. The Holiday Open House will go on as planned Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018.

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Among the many highlights of the Township of West Orange’s annual Santa Claus is Coming to Town Holiday Open House and Tree Lighting event on Saturday, the West Orange Public ...

NEW YORK, NY - Four West Orange High School students had the experience of a lifetime this semester when they were among 30 high school students who had a surprise meeting with Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey at the Hearst Tower, headquarters of "O," the Oprah Magazine.

Video by O, The Oprah Magazine YouTube Channel. 

At the time, Obama was to appear on a ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Whether by the truckload, carload, or one by one, members of the West Orange community gave back last week by providing turkeys and sides to all the members of the Holy Trinity-West Orange Food Pantry.

"As always, we are so grateful for our amazing community and their compassion and support for the food pantry," said food pantry administrator Cynthia ...

MONTCLAIR, NJ - After nearly a year in business, the embattled Dairy Air ice cream company has permanently closed its doors.

Located at 521 Bloomfield Ave., Dairy Air came under fire for having what residents called a "sexualized" logo. 

Shortly after opening in 2017, the ice cream shop encountered problems with many Montclair residents who took to social media, ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange Chamber of Commerce (WOCC) invites the public to the final installment of the 2018 Biz 2.0 lunch & learn business series to be held on Dec. 11 at noon.

Two speakers will deliver information that they believe could have a positive impact on local small businesses. Lisa Fahoury and Jane Tabachnick will provide a double-punch of information in this ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange kicked off the holiday season over the weekend with multiple events that spanned three days.

"The Holiday Open House combined with the Christmas Tree Lighting is one of my favorite days each year as mayor,” said Mayor Robert Parisi. “In addition to official welcoming the holiday season, it gives us a chance to meet many residents and to ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The public is invited to the West Orange Arts Council’s (WOAC) annual Holiday Boutique and Small Works Show to be held at the West Orange Arts Center (551 Valley Road) on Saturday, Dec. 15 and Sunday, Dec. 16, from noon to 5 p.m.

The WOAC Holiday Boutique will feature an eclectic selection of original art, hand-crafted jewelry, cards, crochet snowflake ...

UPDATE: The West Orange Christmas Tree Lighting has been rescheduled to Sunday Dec 2, 2018 due to weather. The Holiday Open House will go on as planned Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018.

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Among the many highlights of the Township of West Orange’s annual Santa Claus is Coming to Town Holiday Open House and Tree Lighting event on Saturday, the West Orange Public ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ — In response to frustrated comments that West Orange Mayor Robert Parisi said he is confronted with each year during this time regarding the challenge of navigating the fallen leaves that line the township’s streets, the mayor addressed the time-consuming process of leaf removal.  

According to Parisi, West Orange has nearly 100 miles of municipal roads, and ...

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LIVINGSTON, NJ — Saint Barnabas Medical Center (SBMC) in Livingston was one of eight RWJBarnabas Health facilities named to the “2018 Most Wired Hospitals” list.

The annual Healthcare’s Most Wired survey, overseen by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME), is now in ...

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ROSELAND, NJ – The public is invited to participate in Essex County’s annual 2018 Sustainable Homes and Habitats Gingerbread Contest at the Essex County Environmental Center by entering their best gingerbread houses in a variety of categories.

The free competition encourages have fun over the holiday season while also helping the county raise awareness about ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ – A Young Family Chanukah Party will launch a new series of Gift-it-4Ward Young Family events at B'nai Shalom in West Orange, beginning Saturday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The party will feature a family-friendly Havdalah service, whacky menorah building and a sing-along Chanukah concert.

“The four Gift-it-4Ward Young Family Events we will be holding over the ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ - The Honorable Philip S. Carchman, Senior Judge, NJ Superior Court, Appellate Division, will provide greater insight into the career of legal innovator and Supreme Court Justice Louis D. Brandeis at a special event at B’nai Shalom in West Orange on Saturday at 7:45 p.m. 

This event, including a gala dessert reception, is free and open to the public.

Given a high ...