Woes, Whoas, Wows of WO-Town

Two full months and we're going strong with news coverage in WO-Town. This past week, readers learned about jazz at the check-out counter, the NAACP filed support in a lawsuit against WOPD, the Board of Education filed to intervene in Essex House plans, doctors are switching to EHR, Turtle Back Zoo is exploring life under the sea. Let's take a look back.

Monday

Jazz at the check-out counter at Whole Foods added to a relaxing mood before seeing the bill. More here.

NAACP files support in a lawsuit against the West Orange Police Department. A black officer claims he was discriminated against by the township. More here.

Hazel Avenue Elementary School gets a new principal. More here.

Tuesday

West Orange Board of Education files a motion to intervene with the Essex House plans on Northfield Avenue. The board claims the plans do not accurately reflect St. Cloud Elementary School's teachers or students within the traffic patterns. More here.

Verizon declared a "major cable failure" emergency for several Oak Crest Road residents. Residents had been without phone service since Sunday. The problem was fixed by Thursday morning. More here.

(dot)Mom gave an inside look at moving from Brooklyn to the 'burbs. More here.

Wednesday

A golf outing dedicated to the passengers and crew of Flight 93 raised around $50,000 for the Pennsylvania memorial. Attendees included former Secretary of Homeland Security and Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge and former New Jersey Gov. Richard Codey. More here.

Running through Sept. 17, ValleyArts, Inc. hosts "Open Concept" during Art Loop VII. The exhibit focuses on the work of both established and emerging artists affiliated with the nonprofit organization. More here.

Thursday

A domestic violence victim found new hope in West Orange. More here.

Area hospitals are tossing the paper and pen for more advanced technology that will allow doctors to keep EHR or electronic health records. More here.

Friday

Turtle Back Zoo readies for the mid-September opening of a saltwater-only aquarium exhibit. More here.

Judie Hurtado profiles West Orange resident Steve Sevchuk who runs for more than his health. More here.

Essex County students, including those from West Orange, spent their morning at the Super Essex Conference to learn about concussions — and how to avoid them. More here.

Saturday

Carol Selman's Arts Beat column takes a look at the blues. More here.