WEST ORANGE, NJ – Redwood Elementary School held its first school-wide Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Day on Nov. 23, integrating activities into the daily curriculum and underscoring its importance to students and staff. 

The day of SEL was conceived by Redwood teachers Paul Stefanelli and Jennifer Paull and supported by Principal Kimya Jackson. A guide was ...

Many historic buildings exist along Main Street in Orange, NJ whose story has either been lost or forgotten. One such example is the current day building at 307 Main Street. It dates to the 1850s and is likely one of the oldest surviving buildings on Main Street today.

The genesis of the Orange Public Library can actually trace its history to 1832. In that year the Orange Lyceum opened in a ...

WEST ORANGE, NJ – West Orange High School (WOHS) junior Maura Baker had the unique opportunity to deliver the student keynote opening speech at the 2021 New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) Virtual Workshop, held Oct. 26-28. 

Baker is the second WOHS student elected to the New Jersey Association of Student Councils (NJASC) as a State Board of Education (SBOE) Student ...

Council President Cindy Matute-Brown recently posted the history of West Orange Open Spaces purchases and Rock Springs' income statement on her council Facebook page. Both documents are included in the latest West Orange township audit.

The Open Space purchases reflect the period from 2005 to 2021. Matute-Brown explained, “[I’m] sharing because we need to understand that ...

During last week’s meeting, the West Orange Town Council spoke of conducting a charette and debated about hiring a town planner versus an economic developer.

A charette is a planning session in which residents and industry experts like planners, city officials, architects, engineers and others collaborate to discuss how to plan and implement a project.

Town Council President ...

Over the weekend, West Orange Town Council President Cindy Matute-Brown posted on her council Facebook page to address what she described as “a myriad of false allegations or accusations made about me, specifically how I came to work in Trenton at the State Board of Education.” She noted that she had seen the comments on social media.

Matute-Brown reported that she is no longer ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ -- The Livingston girls soccer team advanced past West Orange, 3-0, in the NJSIAA Section 1, Group 4 semifinal round on Tuesday.

The Lancers (13-7-2) took a 2-0 lead by halftime. Kylie Prendergast scored one goal and had one assist. Emma Rosenberg and Katherine Riccardi each scored a goal, as well. Isabella Dilanni and Jadyn Liebman each passed for assists.

Livingston outshot ...

Shyhiem Clark, 24, of Newark, and Tyrese Thompson, 22, of Elizabeth, were arrested for allegedly robbing the QuickChek on Mt. Pleasant Avenue in West Orange on Sept. 27. In addition, police suspect the duo was also responsible for the Livingston Mart robbery of October 4.

Clark was caught on Oct. 8, and Thompson was located on Nov. 15. Both were charged with conspiracy to commit robbery, ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Santa visits for families as part of the Simon Santa Photo Experience at the Livingston Mall begin on Thursday, Nov. 18 and will continue through Christmas Eve on Friday, Dec. 24.

Families may choose to sit with Santa or maintain social distance. Santa’s helpers will wear masks throughout the duration of each visit.

Reservations are encouraged for ...

West Orange High School PTA is sponsoring a huge used clothing and toy drive- Saturday, December 4.

All clothing, toys, shoes, bedding, towels etc. are accepted. It's an un-manned drop-off. Please leave items at the high school in front of the auditorium doors.

If every person donates just one bag it will be a huge success.

Drop off is Friday after 3 p.m.

The West Orange Human Relations Commission is calling for nominations for the 2022 Martin Luther King Distinguished Service Award

On January 17, 2022, at 10 am., the West Orange Human Relations Commission will be celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with the theme, “Honoring Educators,” paying tribute to all that the life and legacy of the great Dr. King has taught ...

Santa's Mailbox is set up outside the Recreation Building at 60 1/2 Cherry Street by the town pool. 

Children can drop off a letter with their name and address written legibly on the envelope and receive a letter from St. Nick.

The mailbox will be there from November 28 to December 17.

For more information, contact the Rec Department (973) 325-4150

MAPLEWOOD,  NJ -- Dickens Village, an annual Maplewood NJ tradition, returns to Ricalton Square this week and will be open to the public from 1pm - 4pm on December 4th, 11th and 18th.

In celebration of the yearly event, TAPintoTV takes a look back at Stephanie Willoughby's visit to Dickens Village in 2019, and the community tradition of re-creating the village from ...

According to recent data, 85% of Americans own a smartphone**. Smartphones are routinely used to publish pictures and video via websites and apps, which enables users to share their participation in an event, presence at a location, or highlight a relationship or connection with other people. The primary means of creating and publishing User-Generated Content has become the smartphone.

What is ...

Mayor Robert Parisi welcomed Rabbi Mendy Kasowitz and his family to the front lawn of Town Hall for a Menorah lighting on November 29th. It was the 18th consecutive year for the ceremony at Town Hall honoring the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights.

Both Mayor Parisi and Rabbi Kasowitz spoke briefly about the annual event which has now become interwoven into the fabric of ...

Hanukkah falls very early this year, just three days after Thanksgiving.

West Orange will host its annual menorah lighting on Monday, November 29 at 4 p.m. on the front lawn of Town Hall.

Happy Hanukkah to those celebrating!