West Orange Historian Sounds Alarm about ‘Vanishing’ Burial Ground
The neglected state of burial ground in Orange was the topic of West Orange town historian Joe Fagan’s presentation last month at the West Orange Public Library.
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Orange’s Music City festival celebrates 10th anniversary with big changes
This year was Music City’s 10th year and although some things have stayed the same — both veterans performers and elementary school students are invited to perform — the organizers implemented some big changes to celebrate the anniversary.
Orange political candidates take aim at development and tax abatements
New developments have created a headache for residents who find street parking more scarce than ever and for homeowners who see property taxes rise while 30-year tax abatements are being dished out to developers.
Libretti’s to be demolished, four 6-story buildings coming to the Valley Historic District
A popular restaurant in the Orange Valley will be soon demolished to make way for two separate developments, bringing four six-story apartment buildings. The demolition of Libretti’s marks an incredible transformation that is on the verge of happening in one of the oldest neighborhoods known for both its hat factories and its devastating floods.
Orange Branch Founder David Ropes: Abolitionist, Mayor, Railroad Pioneer
Orange Branch Historical Society hosts a presentation on the founder of Watchung Railroad, which later became the Erie Railroad's Orange Branch.
After a Decade of Planning, $6.6 Million Restoration of Highland Avenue Station to Begin
The project will not affect service along the line and will last one year, eventually reopening a historic stationhouse that has been closed since 1968.
Opinion: An Effort is Underway to Replace Lead Pipes in Orange and Make Drinking Water Safer
In Orange, there is a history of mistrust in tap water due to previous contamination, management changes, and an aging housing stock.
IS ORANGE SCHOOL DISTRICT HEADED TOWARD AN OVERCROWDING CRISIS?
Hundreds of new homes are being built in Orange and there is a growing concern that the public schools are running out of space.
WAS COUNCILWOMAN HILBERT’S CENSURE WARRANTED OR POLITICS AS USUAL?
The City Council passed a resolution with a 6-1 vote, claiming that Councilwoman Quantavia Hilbert “taunted, yelled, and harassed” a fellow elected official at the May 20 meeting.
WATCH VIDEO: ORANGE RESIDENTS DEFEND COUNCILWOMAN HILBERT AFTER CITY COUNCIL CENSURES HER
Suuporters of Councilwoman Quantavia Hilbert accuse City Council of a double standard after censuring her.