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TSTI snowbirds stay connected during ‘winter break’
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. — Rabbi Daniel Cohen, standing, far right, of Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel in South Orange paid a recent visit to several dozen synagogue members who spend the winter or live...
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Cowboy Junkies bring unique musical styling to South Orange
Photo Courtesy of Dee BilliaThe Cowboy Junkies will be playing their hits at the South Orange Performing Arts Center on Feb. 27. SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — It has been 30 years since the Cowboy Junkies...
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Seton Hall University gives back to the South Orange Rescue Squad
Photo Courtesy of Christopher Petruzzi Seton Hall University representatives Tracy Gottlieb, left, and Patrick Linfante, right, present a check to South Orange Rescue Squad Capt. Dan Cohen, center....
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South Orange Symphony to embrace winter at carnival concert
Photo Courtesy of Innes Borstel The South Orange Symphony prepares for its Feb. 21 free family concert under the baton of Susan Haig of Summit. SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Symphony will play...
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Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel recognized for inclusive programming
Photo courtesy of Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel In attendance at the biennial were, standing, from left, Elizabeth Zwick, senior program officer, Ruderman Family Foundation; Rabbi Daniel Cohen, TSTI;...
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South Orange USY provides art to nonprofit
Photo Courtesy of Jodi Rotondo SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Teens from South Orange USY, which is affiliated with Oheb Shalom Congregation, visited Baltimore over Presidents Day weekend for a service trip....
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A tight-knit community at the SOPL
Photo Courtesy of Melissa Kopecky SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Amanda Cavanagh, a Seton Hall University student and DOVE volunteer who helps hold a storytime at South Orange Public Library at 10 a.m. every...
View ArticleBOE to keep CHS baseball coaches despite criticisms
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Despite allegations of bullying, Columbia High School’s four baseball coaches were re-appointed to their positions during the Feb. 22 Board of Education meeting. The...
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Seton Hall University hosts annual Conference on Women and Gender
Photos Courtesy of Ashley Wilson From left are Karen Gevirtz, Vanessa May, Rifat Salam and Leslie Bunnage. From left are Angela Weisl, Miranda Hajduk, Caroline Fernandez, Noora Badwan and Toni-Anne...
View ArticleStanton to head SHU’s new medical school
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Seton Hall University and Hackensack University Health Network have named Dr. Bonita Stanton, a nationally recognized expert on pediatric medicine, as the founding dean of their new...
View ArticleSO approves ordinance for bond for $1.7 million for 2nd time
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Board of Trustees voted unanimously Feb. 22 to approve an ordinance allowing the village to bond more than $1.7 million, which will be used to pay for numerous...
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Junior League brings community groups together for ‘Kids For Kids’
Photo Courtesy of JLOSH Sandra LoPiccolo of Maplewood with her daughters shows why it’s important to volunteer. This year’s ‘Kids For Kids’ event takes place in Millburn on March 12. ESSEX COUNTY, NJ...
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SHU enables high school students to make a difference through competition
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — There is a way to make your voice heard if you are a high school student with a desire to effect positive change on today’s global challenges and the needs of society. Seton Hall...
View ArticleSend SOHPS your essay for chance at winning scholarship
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Historical and Preservation Society is offering a $1,000 scholarship in a competition open to all high school juniors and seniors living in South Orange and...
View ArticleBlood reserves challenged by patient demand
NEWARK, NJ — New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center, is asking for help to maintain an adequate supply of all blood types, but especially O-negative — the “universal” blood...
View ArticleNight of 100 Dinners returns to homes, restaurants March 5
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Achieve Foundation’s “Night of 100 Dinners” is an annual fundraising event, now in its 12th year, in which residents host dinners in their homes to raise awareness of...
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South Orange family pens books on popular video game
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Not many teenagers can say that their mastery of a video game led them to the opportunity to co-author a book about their hobby, but 15-year-old South Orange resident Jordon P....
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Carter bringing new spin on folk music to South Orange stage
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Regina Carter grew up in Detroit and now lives in New Jersey but her roots, at least in part, run through the South. The acclaimed violinist’s grandfather was an Alabama coal miner...
View ArticleJudge refuses to dismiss charges in Dufault case
MAPLEWOOD / SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Yet again, a Superior Court judge has rejected a bid from a former Maplewood teacher to dismiss charges that she sexually assaulted six male students. Superior Court...
View ArticleSouth Orange arrest made in shooting of Maplewood man in Union
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — On Feb. 23 Police arrested a suspect in the Feb. 5 shooting of a Maplewood man in the area of Walker and William streets, according to a release from the Union Police Department....
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