AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in West Orange New Jersey. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/westorange 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/westorange http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:30:22 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The West Orange Arts Council and the West Orange Film Society have some exciting events coming up starting this weekend.  Details and vouchers... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/westorange/news/the-west-orange-arts-council-newsletter-for-november-november-13-2009-234380 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/westorange/news/the-west-orange-arts-council-newsletter-for-november-november-13-2009-234380 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Specialists offer tips for carrying backpacks, bags and briefcases West Orange, NJ -- With school underway, attention is focused on backpack safety.... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/westorange/news/kessler-institute-for-rehabilitation-helps-to-lighten-the-load-230168 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/westorange/news/kessler-institute-for-rehabilitation-helps-to-lighten-the-load-230168 Business and Professional Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in New Jersey (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/bloomfield/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-essex-county-226876 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/bloomfield/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-essex-county-226876 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Recently founded by Micky Wagner, West Orange Cares is an organization that helps support our troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. She is the... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/westorange/news/west-orange-community-joins-west-orange-cares-in-supporting-our-troops-224185 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/westorange/news/west-orange-community-joins-west-orange-cares-in-supporting-our-troops-224185 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Essex County, NJ area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Essex County, New... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/bloomfield/news/essex-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-essex-county-220762 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/bloomfield/news/essex-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-essex-county-220762 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Essex County New Jersey area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air,... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/bloomfield/news/essex-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-essex-county-221951 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/bloomfield/news/essex-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-essex-county-221951 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a New Jersey corn maze and it's a... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/trenton/news/find-new-jersey-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-new-jersey-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217170 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/trenton/news/find-new-jersey-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-new-jersey-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217170 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The West Orange Arts Council meets in the south first floor conference room of Town Hall. All members are welcome. High on the agenda list will be... http://www.americantowns.com/nj/westorange/news/west-orange-arts-council-meeting-213532 http://www.americantowns.com/nj/westorange/news/west-orange-arts-council-meeting-213532 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental non-profits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: As I understand it, hair salons are pretty toxic enterprises on many counts. Are there any efforts underway to green up that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I recently had a tissue mineral analysis indicating that my levels of the nutritional element, molybdenum, were off the chart. ... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 From the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures to... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-west-orange-community-224742 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-west-orange-community-224742 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the Tesla Roadster. But what are... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Since Obama took office, have any new incentives been put in place for homeowners looking to increase energy efficiency and reduce... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I am considering upgrading some older appliances in my home. Where can I find information on which models are the most energy... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What would you recommend as a non-toxic/non-lethal way to keep squirrels, gophers and groundhogs away?   --... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Has anyone ever studied the environmental impact of discarded cigarettes? I’m constantly appalled at the number of drivers I see... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600