The New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) is hosting “Extreme Edison,” a week-long celebration from February 11 to 17, to honor Thomas Edison—one of the most prolific inventors in history and a local legend.
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Black Inventors Hall of Fame to Purchase Mayfair Farms Property, Sparks Debate in West Orange
Susan McCartney, Mayor of West Orange said she and her administration had a meeting with the BIHOF but the museum is still in a preliminary phase.
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Baristanet Profile: ROSTAFA
Meet ROSTAFA, a singer/songwriter from West Orange who loves Toast Montclair’s corned beef hash.
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Remembering Acclaimed Actor Andre Braugher, Friend of Montclair’s Howe House
A devoted husband and father of three sons, Braugher lived in South Orange and was among a small group of benefactors that helped purchase and preserve the Howe House in Montclair.
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Target Coming to West Orange Plaza in Spring 2024
A new Target is coming to West Orange next spring, in the space where the old KMart was in West Orange Plaza.
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Remembering 9/11
Today, September 11, there were remembrances locally to remember those who lost their lives, honor first responders, support families and acknowledge the enduring impact of 9/11.
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Baristanet Profile: Amy Simon
Name: Amy Simon Where do you live? West Orange When did you move there? 1992 Where did you grow up? Philadelphia How do you make a living? OR What is your everyday passion? […]
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Baristanet Profile: Judith Lindbergh
Name: Judith Lindbergh Where do you live? West Orange, NJ. When did you move there? In 2003, just before my second son was born. We moved from Brooklyn because they didn’t sell […]
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West Orange Arts Council Presents ‘A Salute to The Black Soldier- A Story Untold’
The West Orange Arts Council (WOAC) presents a new exhibition, A Salute to The Black Soldier-A Story Untold. This exhibition is in honor of Juneteenth, celebrating Black liberation and preservation […]
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The Manor in West Orange To Close In July
West Orange, NJ – Proms, weddings and other memories were made at The Manor, an elegant mansion founded by Harry Knowles back in 1956. This week, The Manor announced “after […]
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Luna Stage Launches ‘Opening Doors’ Initiative Providing Free Space for Community Artists
West Orange, NJ – Luna Stage has launched Opening Doors, a new initiative to provide artists in the Valley Neighborhood with cost-free access to the professional theatre’s spaces, resources, and […]
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Become a Docent: Volunteers Needed at Turtle Back Zoo
West Orange, NJ – Turtle Back Zoo is once again looking for energetic and enthusiastic people to join its Docent Program! Enjoy the rewarding experience of becoming a Zoo Docent. […]
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West Orange Classic Film Festival Returns January 8th
West Orange, NJ – The 17th West Orange Classic Film Festival returns on January 8th to themAMC Essex Green Theatre. The Festival Theme for 2023 is “Fabulous Fables and Magical […]
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Baristanet Profile: Corey Bryant
Name: Corey W. Bryant Where do you live? West Orange When did you move there? Summer 2019 Where did you grow up? Union, NJ How do you make a living? OR […]
