Local Bryan Malenius has spent his whole adult life in Florida, but his memories of growing up around Chicago never leave his mind especially when it comes to food.
One of the food joints that holds a special place in Chicagoan hearts is Portillo’s a staple in the food scene in Chicago and the Midwest which will be opening a new spot March 2 in The Village at O-Town West.
“When I go back to the Chicago area to visit my mom, dad and my youngest brother, it’s always one of our first stops,” Malenius said of Portillo’s. “For all of us in Central Florida who are transplants from the Chicago area, the news about Portillo’s opening up in Orlando could not be more exciting. The week Portillo’s opens here, a lot of Keto diets and other diets are going to go out the window for a little bit it really is that exciting.”
1 month ago Share It was a big day for the Dr. Phillips girls weightlifting team at the Class 3A, Region 2 meet at Hagerty High School Saturday, Jan. 30, as the Panthers took home a first-place finish edging Evans out by four points.
1. West Orange High junior wide receiver/corner Jayden Gibson received some big news last weekend following his outstanding performance at the Pylon Orlando 7 on 7 Tournament. After scoring 11 touchdowns during the two-day tournament for the Orlando-based Certified Dawgs team, Gibson who has offers from more than 20 Division 1 programs was invited to play in the prestigious 2022 Under Armour All-American Game.
2. In Dr. Phillips boys basketball’s 69-46 win over Impact Christian at The Invitational at Orlando Christian Prep Saturday, Jan. 30, junior guard Denzel Aberdeen went off for 27 points and five assists for the Panthers. Teammate Ernest Udeh Jr. picked up a double-double, with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
2 months ago Share Windermere High basketball’s Trey Moss continues an outstanding senior season as he picked up a team-high 32 points in a 71-45 win over Ocoee Thursday, Jan. 14.
1. The Foundation boys basketball team had an absolute barn-burner in their 100-96, double-overtime victory over Seven Rivers Christian Saturday, Jan. 16. Leading the way for the Lions (5-5) was a double-double for freshman Jacob Crain, who exploded for 29 points on 14-of-21 shooting (67%) and 14 rebounds both of which led the team. Teammates Jacob Osborne and Grayson Bishop each added 16 and 15 points, respectively.
2. CFCA’s Nick Rodriguez helped lead the Eagles boys basketball team to an 84-72 win over Calvary Christian (Clearwater) Friday, Jan. 15. The junior combo guard recorded a double-double by scoring 14 points while dishing out 12 assists. The Eagles (10-4) followed the win with a 73-46 victory over Oviedo during which Ta’Veon Jones and Jamar Houston scored 14 and 12 po
By CYNTHIA CUMMING FOR WEST ORANGE SCHOOLS
December 20, 2020 at 10:49 AM
Olivia Ridley
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December 20, 2020 at 10:49 AM
WEST ORANGE, NJ West Orange High School senior Olivia Ridley’s play “Black Boy” has been selected by #ENOUGH: Plays to End Gun Violence” as one of seven works by young people nationally. There were 184 original plays from 23 states and three countries submitted for consideration that were reviewed by playwrights Lauren Gunderson, David Henry Hwang, Tarell Alvin McCraney, Robert Schenkkan and Karen Zacarías.
#ENOUGH: Plays to End Gun Violence “calls on teens to confront gun violence by creating new works of theatre that will spark critical conversations and incite meaningful action in communities across the country. Our mission is to promote playwriting as a tool for self-expression and social change, harnessing this generation s spirit of activism and providing a platform for America s playwrights of tomorrow to discover and develo
Nationwide Plays to End Gun Violence project includes work by N.J. high school student
Updated Dec 13, 2020;
Posted Dec 13, 2020
West Orange High School senior Olivia Ridley s play Ghost Gun will be one of the short works staged in #Enough - Plays to End Gun Violence, to be presented by four New Jersey groups on Monday, Dec. 14.enoughplays.com
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But that’s just the tip of the exposure it will get.
On the same day, the teen’s drama addressing gun violence also will be staged by three other acting groups throughout the state, as well as by nearly 50 other amateur and professional theater companies across the nation. And internationally, it will be performed by actors in Germany, India and South Africa.