Maplewoodians unite artists to protest family separations
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — A haunting painting of President Donald Trump, with bright orange skin and disheveled blond hair, devouring a small child’s body brought two Maplewood residents together to launch a new...
View ArticleColin Quinn set to crack up SOPAC audience
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — From the old MTV days to “Saturday Night Live” to Comedy Central to Broadway, Colin Quinn is apparently refusing to leave the business. So, if you enjoyed his other one-man shows, or...
View ArticleMaplewood united through SAP art project
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Art has moved from the inside of the 1978 Maplewood Arts Center to the outside with the introduction of the Springfield Avenue Partnership’s public art initiative into Maplewood’s...
View ArticleCounty to mill, pave Valley St. in Maplewood
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — From July 16 through 30, weather permitting, the Essex County Department of Public Works will be milling and paving sections of Valley Street in Maplewood from Hixon Place to the county...
View ArticleHNA to meet July 19
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Detective Steve Gyimoty of the Maplewood Police Department will discuss the newly formed Community Service Unit at the Hilton Neighborhood Association’s meeting on Thursday, July 19, at...
View ArticleSpringfield Ave. store closed by health dept., reopened
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Springfield Avenue 7-Eleven reopened July 10, after being closed by the Maplewood Health Department for violations of the township’s health code July 6, and is now operating with a...
View ArticleYoung talent to take the stage in Paper Mill show
MONTCLAIR, NJ — More than 100 young performers will be taking the stage at Montclair State University’s Memorial Auditorium on July 27 and 28 as the Paper Mill Playhouse puts on its annual “New Voices”...
View ArticleSpeed humps installed on Rutgers Street
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Beginning Wednesday, July 11, Maplewood Township began construction of two new speed humps on Rutgers Street. One speed hump was installed between Hilton and Franklin avenues; the...
View ArticleECPO, EC Bar Foundation sponsor gun buyback program
NEWARK, NJ — Acting Essex Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino and Essex County Bar Association President Raj Gadhok announced July 19 that the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and the Essex County Bar...
View ArticleApply to join the Maplewood Youth Advisory Committee
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Township Committee invites diverse student residents of Maplewood who are enrolled in private or public school in grades eight through 12 to apply to serve on its new...
View ArticleResidents angry over Aaron’s reassignment
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Frustration and anger abounded as concerned community members demanded answers on the reassignment of key administrative positions within the school district, specifically Columbia High...
View ArticleMaplewoodstock delights large crowd of music lovers
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Last weekend, Maplewoodstock drew an enormous crowd to Memorial Park in Maplewood, where music lovers gathered to hear some big names like Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band and...
View ArticleGo back to the ’80s and dance your butt off
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Artist Collective will take you back in time with the Automatic ’80s Dance Party on Saturday, July 28, from 7:30 to 11 p.m. at The Burgdorff, 10 Durand Road in Maplewood....
View ArticleFederation offers complimentary High Holy Day tickets for newcomers
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — MetroPass, a collaborative program between Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ and area synagogues, provides qualified newcomers to the community — or to synagogue life — with...
View ArticleSeniorStudio students to exhibit work at Maplewood Library
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — SeniorStudio, an arts program for area senior citizens, just completed its spring semester with two classes — 25 students total. Now in its third year with sponsorship by the Maplewood...
View ArticleApplication deadline for Maplewood Community Board on Police is extended
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The deadline to submit applications to be a part of the Maplewood Community Board on Police has been extended to Aug. 16. Any interested applicant must complete the form here:...
View ArticleSOMSD to hold forums on special education
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The South Orange-Maplewood School District’s Department of Special Education invites the public to take part in two upcoming forums on special education in the Columbia High School...
View ArticlePedigo takes the reins of growing SOVCA
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Village Center Alliance recently had a changing of the guard, as Steven Pedigo took over as the organization’s chairman and several new officers were elected to lead...
View ArticleMPD detectives describe ongoing successes of new unit
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Police Department’s newly formed Community Service Unit met with members of the Hilton Neighborhood Association at the DeHart Community Center on July 19 to introduce the...
View Article16th annual Newstead 5K Race set for Sept. 15
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — More than 650 runners and walkers of all ages are expected to participate in the 16th annual Achieve Foundation’s 2018 Newstead 5K Race on Saturday, Sept. 15. Race time is 9 a.m.,...
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