Take a holiday candlelight tour of Kip’s Castle
VERONA, NJ — Take a holiday candlelight tour of Essex County Kip’s Castle, 22 Crestmont Road in Verona, to view the stained glass Tiffany windows and learn the history of this hidden gem. Tours will be...
View ArticleTown passes ordinance to allow partial property tax payment
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Township Committee passed an ordinance at its Nov. 7 meeting that will allow residents to make partial property tax payments before the full amount is due. There are limitations on...
View ArticleMapsopoly is hot off the press and on sale now
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The best board game in town is back! Mapsopoly is a localized South Orange and Maplewood version of the board game Monopoly. All proceeds from the sales of the new,...
View Article‘Shakespeare in Love’ continues to be smashing success at CHS
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Columbia High School’s drama club, The Parnassian Society, found its muse last weekend with sold-out performances of “Shakespeare in Love” and has added two additional performances at 8...
View ArticleCoat and toy drive in South Orange
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The village is holding its first coat and toy drive through Dec. 7. Donate gently worn, clean coats and new, unwrapped toys at any of the following locations: the village clerk’s...
View ArticleFamily Fun Night at SOVUMC
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — On Friday, Nov. 30, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., bring your family and friends for an evening of wholesome fun at South Orange-Vailsburg United Methodist Church, 150 South Orange Ave. in...
View ArticleArea’s ‘Better Angels’ work to improve political discourse
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The day after the 2016 presidential election, South Orange resident Andy Roth woke up feeling disappointed in the way discussions about the ballot had gone in the country. “I had...
View ArticleState honors area veterans for their service
EAST ORANGE, NJ — State veterans affairs officials recently recognized 10 area veterans for their service during a ceremony at Jewish Vocational Service of MetroWest, based in East Orange, which...
View ArticleRibbon is cut at revamped Flagpole Hill
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The first phase of the Maplewood Memorial Park Conservancy’s improvement project was unveiled Nov. 17 with the ribbon cutting of Flagpole Hill, unveiling new landscaping in the park...
View ArticleTSTI to host informative programs in December
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel, located at 432 Scotland Road in South Orange, will host several educational programs in December, including two with speakers who will discuss different...
View ArticleJCC MetroWest to honor 4 at Women of Valor brunch
WEST ORANGE, NJ — JCC MetroWest will honor four women who have made a significant impact to the MetroWest community at the second Women of Valor brunch on Friday, Dec. 7, at the JCC in West Orange, 760...
View ArticleFarfan wins third seat on SOMA Board of Ed.
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — After nearly a month of waiting with bated breath, Essex County Clerk Chris Durkin has certified the county’s results from the Nov. 6 election. In addition to answers...
View ArticleBOE approves Long Range Facilities Plan
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education unanimously approved the recommended Long Range Facilities Plan at its Nov. 19 meeting, passing a resolution that will allow...
View ArticleTowns’ health depts. take close look at school bathrooms
MAPLEWOOD / SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Maplewood Health Department recently completed an inspection of the Columbia High School bathrooms after Deputy Mayor Frank McGehee, who is chairman of the Board of...
View Article‘Slow the Fork Down’ at a special farmers market in Maplewood
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Join the “delicious revolution” on Sunday, Dec. 9, as Slow Food Northern NJ celebrates good, clean and fair food for everyone at The Woodland, 60 Woodland Road in Maplewood, in honor of...
View ArticleMaplewood Glee Club to bring holiday harmony
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Be a part of North Jersey’s grandest, long-running, sweet-sounding holiday tradition on Sunday, Dec. 9, at 4 p.m., when the Maplewood Glee Club holds its annual family-friendly holiday...
View ArticleResidents learn redevelopment plan for Toomey’s lot
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Residents met with township officials at The Woodland to discuss the possible redevelopment plan for the former Toomey’s Automotive Site on Baker Street, close to the intersection with...
View ArticleTSTI to hold young family Hanukkah celebration and dinner
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Area families with children in preschool through second grade are welcome to attend the a Hanukkah celebration and dinner for young families at Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel on Friday,...
View ArticleSouth Orange community gathers to celebrate Hanukkah
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Members the South Orange community came together Sunday, Dec. 2, in Spiotta Park to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah by lighting the Hanukkah menorah. Attendees enjoyed hot...
View ArticleCHS student to star in ‘Nutcracker’ with NJ Dance Theatre Ensemble
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Anna Pettigrew, 15, of South Orange, will join renowned professional guest artists when she performs “Toy Soldier” and “Archangel” in this year’s full-length production of New Jersey...
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