Griffin to perform on SOPAC stage
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Grammy Award-winner and seven-time Grammy Award-nominee Patty Griffin is famed in song and verse for her prolific career. She brings her extensive catalogue of music, which spans...
View ArticleBag-of-Books sale in Maplewood
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Friends of Maplewood Library will hold a Bag-of-Books sale on Saturday, July 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, July 15, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Maplewood Memorial Library,...
View ArticleMaplewood adds jitney route, modifies existing routes
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The township’s jitney service will see an overhaul this summer, when changes to the current routes and the addition of a new route go into effect Monday, July 2. A new route will be...
View ArticleSchool district shuffles administrators for 2018-2019 school year
MAPLEWOOD / SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — On June 30, acting Superintendent of Schools Thomas Ficarra sent a letter to staff telling them that there would be a few changes in the South Orange-Maplewood School...
View ArticleHave a ball of a time with your child at SOPAC’s family shows
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Parents seeking great entertainment for their children need only head to the South Orange Performing Arts Center for a wide array of performances. With seven performances upcoming in...
View ArticleLocal Scout earns Eagle rank for community service at zoo
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Daniel Goldsmith, of South Orange, was honored at an Eagle Scout “Court of Honor” ceremony on Sunday, June 24, at which he attained the prestigious rank. For his Eagle Project,...
View ArticleDaisies donate to Library Foundation
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Daisy Troop 20407 raised $150 for the Maplewood Library Foundation through cookie sales. Photos Courtesy of Maplewood Memorial Library The post Daisies donate to Library Foundation...
View ArticleMenendez visits Words to learn about its job-training program
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — As part of his New Jersey job tour to gather information about employment in the state, N.J. Sen. Robert Menendez met with Jonah and Ellen Zimiles, owners of Words Bookstore in...
View ArticleSO bakery drops its kosher certification after 23 years
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Cait & Abby’s Daily Bread Bakery dropped its kosher certification, effective May 28, much to the chagrin of some its loyal Jewish customers who observe the laws of kashrut. The...
View ArticleSeton Hall colleges and schools honor alumni at Many Are One Gala
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The sold-out 2018 Many Are One alumni awards gala took place June 8 in Seton Hall University’s recently dedicated Bethany Hall. Many Are One is an annual celebration of Seton Hall...
View ArticleShakespeare, sharks and showing the ocean who’s boss
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Though sharks and Shakespeare don’t often get paired together, Maplewood actress Sarah Eismann’s impressive feat of swimming around the island of Bermuda to raise awareness about...
View ArticleVillage celebrates 25 new U.S. citizens
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Twenty-five new U.S. citizens earned their naturalization certificates at the South Orange Performing Arts Center on June 27 at the first naturalization ceremony in village history....
View ArticleMagical time at the library
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Throughout the summer, South Orange Public Library is presenting Family Summer Monday Nights, with the support of the Friends of SOPL. The first night featured magician Brian...
View ArticleBicyclist struck by motor vehicle, killed in Maplewood
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — On Saturday, July 7, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Maplewood police responded to the area of 1600 Springfield Ave. on a report of a bicyclist who had been struck by a motor vehicle,...
View ArticleSOPAC names theater in honor of long-time benefactors
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Tony and Jennifer Leitner were honored at a dedication ceremony in the lobby of the South Orange Performing Arts Center on Monday, June 18. Former Maplewood residents, the Leitners...
View ArticleElks donate funds to St. Joseph’s for new scoreboard
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Elks 1154 recently made a donation to St. Joseph’s CYO Basketball in Maplewood for its new scoreboard. Pictured are, from left, CYO board member Ann Laskowski, Elks...
View ArticleSummer concert series returns to Springfield Ave.
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood’s Springfield Avenue Gazebo Concert Series returns this summer on five Friday nights from July 20 through Aug. 17. Working in conjunction with HONK NYC, which “brings the...
View ArticleSOMA seniors rave about Gogo Grandparent
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — SOMA Two Towns for All Ages has extended the Gogo Grandparent pilot car service program through July, giving a new option to senior citizens in South Orange and Maplewood...
View ArticleMaplewood Chamber adds 3 women to executive board
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Chamber of Commerce introduced its executive board for the 2018-2019 year June 27, adding three new members to its ranks. Joining the board of the Chamber of Commerce is...
View ArticleMaplewood firefighters respond to house fire on Lindsley Ave.
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Fire Department battled a house fire on Saturday, July 7, that left a multi-family home uninhabitable, forcing the occupants to seek temporary shelter, according to a July...
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