Pickett’s is named after founding partner Jim Pickett, who passed away before he could see his vision come to life. “All of us who started Pickett’s feel that Erica and Hugh share that spirit and have the experience to build on it,” said Jim’s wife Heidi Hovland. “We know Jim would be glad to see Pickett’s in their hands, and so are we.”

The addition of a middle school football team is intended to prepare players for Columbia High School football. District officials say middle school girls flag football is expected to start in the spring, and basketball will be added next year.

The following press release is from the South Orange Office of Emergency Management. For up-to-date local weather reports, visit MAPSO Weather:   South Orange is preparing for a powerful nor’easter …

Advocating for seniors, the South Orange Village Council adopted a resolution this week urging the Village’s Congressional delegation to support federal legislative and budgetary actions to protect and restore essential …

From South Orange Downtown: Due to the forecasted weather, South Orange Downtown’s Fall Fest on Sunday, September 27 from 11AM to 1PM will move indoors to the Big Gym on …

From Meadowland Park Conservancy: Due to the forecast for inclement weather, Meadowland Park Conservancy (MPC) has rescheduled its second annual Meadowland Park Dance Festival for Saturday, October 17 at 2:30 p.m. …